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Commission hears updates on possible landfill sale; members express mixed views and ask for stakeholder meetings
Summary
County staff reported that Republic expressed interest in buying the county landfill but no formal offer or term sheet had been received; commissioners asked that any sale be subject to stakeholder meetings and legal review.
County staff told the Loudon County Commission on Sept. 2, 2025 that Republic (a waste-management company) has expressed interest in acquiring the county landfill but had not yet provided a term sheet or formal offer.
Why it matters: The landfill is an operating county asset with long-term closure and post-closure financial responsibilities. Commissioners said any potential sale would require engagement among all stakeholders — the county, the city of Loudon and Lenoir City — before substantive consideration.
Staff update and next steps A staff speaker reported that the county has…
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