Sevier County Solid Waste committee discusses scale purchase, rollout timeline and fee concerns

At a May 4 meeting, the Sevier County Solid Waste Special Committee reviewed estimates to buy a vehicle weighing scale ($60,000 equipment only; $90,000–$100,000 installed), outlined a multi‑week rollout for compactors and scales, and debated whether to charge fees amid concerns about illegal dumping and stormwater contamination.