Middle Point Landfill

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Emergency Response, Bucksnort Explosion Fallout, and Local Safety Spotlight | Oct. 13, 2025

Oct 13, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, October 13, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A heavy emergency response unfolds at Iron Gate Village in Murfreesboro aft.... Read More

“Whose Trash Is It Anyway?”--Former Rep. Barrett Speaks Out on Murfreesboro Landfill

Oct 10, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - Last week, former Tennessee Representative Donna Barrett stood before the Tennessee State Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste with a message that resonated far.... Read More

From Waste to Wages: A New Vision for Tennessee’s Trash

Aug 22, 2025 at 07:48 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A powerful new short documentary, Waste to Wages, is sparking fresh conversation across Tennessee about the future of recycling—and the economic.... Read More

UPDATED: Murfreesboro City Council Votes to Annex Middle Point Landfill

Jul 21, 2025 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro city leaders voted this past Thursday night to annex the Middle Point Landfill, giving the city full authority over its operations through ordi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council Approves Annexation of Middle Point Landfill

Jul 17, 2025 at 07:13 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — On Thursday night (July 17), the Murfreesboro City Council unanimously approved the annexation of the Middle Point Landfill into the city li.... Read More

Area Landfill Lifespan Shrinks as Need for Community Recycling Efforts Grow

Jul 07, 2025 at 07:12 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - The lifespan of the Middle Point Landfill continues to shrink as Rutherford County’s population — and its trash output — steadily.... Read More

Trash Talk: The Future of Waste in Rutherford County

Mar 24, 2025 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join host Scott Walker on the WGNS Action Line for a pivotal discussion about the future of waste management in Rutherford County, TN. In a fir.... Read More

City to Conduct Feasibility Study of Proposed Middle Point Landfill Property Annexation

Mar 13, 2025 at 01:20 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro will be conducting a feasibility study of annexing the 809-acre property that includes Middle Point Landfill, located at 7.... Read More

BFI Waste Systems Drops Appeal for Northern Expansion in Rutherford County

Feb 18, 2025 at 01:56 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – BFI Waste Systems of Tennessee, LLC, operating Middle Point Landfill, announced Tuesday that it has dropped its appeal regarding the Central Tennessee.... Read More

MTSU Jones College of Business, BERC: Economic Impact of Middle Point Landfill - A Study on Closure Consequences

Feb 13, 2025 at 11:10 pm by WGNS News

 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An economic impact study recently conducted by the Business and Economic Research Center (BERC) at Middle Tennessee State Univ.... Read More

Environmental Accountability: Insights from Middle Point Landfill

Feb 10, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join us today on the WGNS Action Line as we delve into the important topic of environmental accountability with Mike Classen, General Manager of Middle.... Read More

Republic Services Presents Solid Waste and Recycling Modernization Plan to Rutherford County Public Works Committee Tuesday

Feb 03, 2025 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – On Tuesday, February 4, Republic Services is scheduled to present a historic and unprecedented economic benefits package to the Rutherford Cou.... Read More

⏩ Rutherford County & Murfreesboro Mayors Propose Waste Solution & Oppose Landfill Expansion

Jan 30, 2025 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland unveiled Thursday a joint plan for a long-term solid waste solution while firmly opposin.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill's Limited Life Expectancy and Renewable Energy Projects Moving Forward

Jul 16, 2024 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Middle Point Landfill's Limited Life Expectancy and Renewable Energy Projects Moving Forward The life expectancy of Middle Point Landfill in Rutherf.... Read More

Inside the Landfill: An Interview with Mike Classen

Jul 12, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In today's episode, WGNS' Scott Walker sits down with Mike Classen, the General Manager of the Middle Point Landfill, for an eye-opening discussion abo.... Read More

Construction to Begin on Walter Hill Outdoor STEAM Classroom, Learning Center to Honor Legacy of Beloved Teacher

May 17, 2024 at 12:10 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Officials from Walter Hill Elementary School, Rutherford County Schools and Republic Services will gather on May 16 to celebrate the groundbre.... Read More

2-Murfreesboro Lawmakers Stand Against Proposed Landfill Permit Modification

Apr 30, 2024 at 08:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - State Representative Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, and Deputy Senate Speaker Shane Reeves, R-Murfreesboro, on Tuesday expressed solidarity.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Partners with Prevention Coalition for Success, State of TN and Others for Drug Takeback Day April 26-27

Apr 24, 2024 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill will provide secure disposal of vape products for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on April 26-27, 2024. &nb.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro to Host Public Meeting on Proposed Solid Waste Materials Management Station

Jan 30, 2024 at 04:51 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The City of Murfreesboro is set to conduct a Public Meeting next month where the public is invited to attend and share their views on a proposed Solid Was.... Read More

Waste Management Developments Unfold in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro

Jan 22, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tennessee - The ongoing dialogue between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Middle Point Landfill continues, with discussions centered around the potent.... Read More