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Committee approves TDEC recycling grant match and transfers $80,000 for Old County Landfill work
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Summary
Rutherford County's Public Works and Planning Committee approved a $40,453.72 TDEC recycling rebate grant match and an $80,000 transfer to fund equipment rental for a Class 3 remediation project at the Old County Landfill; interim solid waste director reported a 12.13% diversion rate for November.
Rutherford County’s Public Works and Planning Committee on Dec. 2 approved two budget actions for solid waste operations and heard operational metrics from interim solid waste director Matt Davis.
Davis said the county’s landfill and convenience centers handled 3,097.37 tons of waste in November, of which 2,274.78 tons came from convenience centers and 446.74 tons from schools; recycling and diversion totaled 375.85 tons, a 12.13% diversion rate. The county transfer station processed about 7,098.13 tons for the month.
The committee voted by roll call to accept an additional TDEC recycling rebate grant of $40,453.72 that requires an equal local match. The motion passed with recorded yes votes from commissioners including Mr. Boyd, Commissioner Dodd, Commissioner James, Mister Kush, Commissioner Piercy, Mister Peay and Chairman Johnson.
The committee also approved moving $80,000 from the assigned balance (public health and welfare) to fund equipment rental for an ongoing Class 3 grading and remediation project at the Old County Landfill. Davis said crews are using county staff and rented equipment; work includes grading to a 3:1 slope where needed, placement of 18 inches of compacted clay cover, 12 inches of topsoil, and hydroseeding. Davis estimated the equipment rental funds may be sufficient through the fiscal year but cautioned additional work could extend into next fall.
Commissioners asked for follow-up details on out-of-county tonnage and a breakdown of material contributed by the county’s contractor WM versus other sources; Davis said he would provide that information at a future meeting. He also said the solid waste department is preparing an RFP intended to improve convenience for residents at some centers and has sought quotes for better signage to reduce confusion about hours and holiday closures.
Next steps: County staff will supply a more detailed breakdown of out-of-county tonnage and contractor tonnage at a subsequent meeting; the $40,453.72 grant match and $80,000 transfer are in effect following committee approval.
