Interim Solid Waste Director Matt Davis told the Public Works and Planning Committee on Nov. 4 that Rutherford County managed 3,175.7 tons of waste in October and recorded $7,184 in landfill revenue from brush and tires.

Davis said the county managed 156.39 tons of brush for $4,765 and 1,096 tires for $2,419. The transfer station processed 9,288.5 tons during the previous month and 84.36% of that tonnage originated in Rutherford County; the remainder was from Wilson, Williamson, Davidson, Cannon and Maury counties. Davis calculated the residential diversion rate at 13.21% for October and said total recycling from all sources was 419.52 tons.

Davis stated the county submitted the solid waste origin report required by Tennessee Code Annotated 68-211-862 to TDEC on time for the quarter. When commissioners asked about the state diversion requirement, Davis said the target is 25% for countywide diversion, noting industry (commercial/industrial) recycling figures are typically higher and are gathered on a quarterly basis.

Davis described planned site improvements at the G Street Smyrna convenience center, including paving a third lane into the compactor area, additional striping and safety improvements to reduce traffic backup; paving is expected to begin soon with further work continuing into the first quarter of 2026.

Commissioners also asked about recent press coverage of odors in Murfreesboro and Republic; Davis said odors are noticeable, often stronger in the morning, but he had no definitive cause to report. Chair and other members announced an informal site visit to the transfer station the next morning at 10:30 a.m. to review operations; Waste Management's Tom Brandon and Director Davis expected to attend.

A motion and second to approve the solid waste report passed by voice vote.