Bullins Environmental presents recycling center plan at Bradley County public hearing

A public hearing at the Bradley County Commission work session on Nov. 24, 2025, drew testimony from Bullins Environmental Solutions LLC about a proposed new solid waste processing facility at 241 Glendale Lane NW in Charleston, Tenn.

Chairman Thomas Crye opened the hearing under the Jackson Law, which requires local approval for a proposed solid waste processing facility. Crye noted a public notice published Oct. 11 in the Cleveland Daily Banner and invited public comment; the record shows no written public comments or requests for a hearing had been received as of the meeting date. The commission will consider final approval at its Dec. 1, 2025, voting session.

Steve Bullins said the site “will be a recycling center and that all materials, except for wood pallets, will be processed indoors.” Chandler Bullins told the commission the operation has “diverted more than one thousand (1,000) tons from the landfill with this process since January 2025 and expect the project to be completed within one year.” He said tires will be processed, materials will be separated for recycling, and the facility will be open to the public for a gate fee.

Crye identified the statutory criteria the commission will consider under Jackson Law, including the type and method of waste disposal, projected impacts from noise and odor, effects on property values, adequacy of roads and bridges for increased traffic, economic impacts, compatibility with zoning and development plans, and any other factors affecting public health, safety or welfare. Bullins Environmental submitted written responses to those criteria and indicated Ms. Moultrie is available to provide them on request.

The hearing was closed after an opportunity for public comment; no members of the public spoke at the meeting. The item will return for a final vote at the Dec. 1 voting session.