Murfreesboro Landfill Update: Middle Point Lawsuit, Trash Fees and New Transfer Station
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland gives an update on the ongoing issues surrounding the Middle Point Landfill, including the city’s lawsuit and its progress toward federal court.
Mayor McFarland also explains why Murfreesboro implemented a solid waste fee instead of raising property taxes, noting that the city collects approximately 66,000 trash cans every week while many residents and businesses rely on private trash collection services.
The discussion also covers the city’s plans for Butler Drive, where Murfreesboro is currently moving through the bidding process for a new solid waste transfer station.
Topics discussed include:
- Latest update on the Middle Point Landfill lawsuit
- Why Murfreesboro created a solid waste fee
- How many trash cans the city collects each week
- Why some residents and businesses do not receive city trash service
- Plans for the new Butler Drive transfer station
- The future of solid waste management in Murfreesboro
Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ZBLWa80Vg
