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Whitestone Landfill operator asks Pickens County to allow earlier weekday openings to boost tonnage
Summary
Hemway's LLC told the Pickens County work session it wants the county to amend a local ordinance so Whitestone Landfill can open earlier on weekdays — an estimated 3 a.m. start would add roughly 100 tons a day, the company said — and county staff will vet the request before a future vote.
Hemway's LLC, the operator of Whitestone Landfill, asked the Pickens County Commission at a work session to amend the county's landfill ordinance so the site may open earlier on weekdays, arguing the change would attract over‑the‑road commercial haulers and increase daily tonnage.
Collier McKenzie, general counsel for Matter Management, which bought and operates the Whitestone facility, told commissioners the company began operating the landfill in July 2023 and has complied with the county's host‑fee requirements. "Why don't we…
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