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Rankin County approves Mount Helm rubbish‑pit expansion and amends solid‑waste plan
Summary
After adding an item to the agenda, the board held a public hearing (no public opposition at the meeting) and approved an amendment to the county solid‑waste management plan to authorize expansion of the Mount Helm rubbish pit and related operational authorization.
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 15 to amend the county solid‑waste management plan and authorize an expansion of the Mount Helm rubbish pit.
The board added the matter to the agenda, opened a public hearing and noted that the formal public‑comment period had closed on Dec. 15; staff reported no public comments were received during the published comment period and no attendees spoke in opposition at the hearing. Board members asked questions, and staff recommended approval of the amendment to the plan and authorization for the facility expansion.
A supervisor moved to approve the amendment and the expansion; the motion was seconded and carried. Staff said the action authorizes the county to proceed with the expansion in accordance with the amended plan and applicable environmental and permitting requirements. No construction contracts or appropriations tied to the expansion were recorded in the meeting minutes; staff indicated further administrative steps and any necessary permitting will follow.
The board also handled the annual stormwater‑management plan hearing on the same day and approved that plan after finding no public comments at the hearing.
