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Rutherford County panel backs resolution opposing changes to 'Jackson law' as resident warns of Middle Point Landfill expansion
Summary
A resident told the Public Works and Planning Committee that a TDEC permit filing could extend Middle Point Landfill operations to 2046; commissioners voted to send a resolution to the full County Commission opposing proposed state changes to the Jackson law that they say would reduce local control over landfill siting.
A resident urged Rutherford County leaders on Dec. 2 to oppose a pending landfill expansion and county commissioners moved to send a resolution opposing state changes to the so-called Jackson law to the full County Commission.
Laura Clark, speaking during public comment, said BFI/Republic filed a major permit modification application with the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation on Oct. 30 that would remove the cap over an area containing aluminum waste and project that Middle Point Landfill could accept trash as late as 2046 instead of closing in the late 2020s.…
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