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Knox County weighs managed operations, restrictions at overfilled compost site
Summary
County staff reported the compost/solid-waste site holds about 12,500 cubic yards of material and said commercial 'grappler' trucks have brought large loads. Staff proposed leasing the site to a manager, charging businesses, requiring ID for residents, and holding weekend assisted pickups.
County staff told commissioners May 12 that the county’s compost/solid-waste drop-off site is over capacity and that staff are preparing management options to curb commercial use.
County engineer Cameron Keaton reported a survey found about 12,500 cubic yards of material at the site and described large grappler trucks bringing commercial loads that exceeded the site’s intended resident use.…
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