Landfill contract negotiations between Marshall County and Waste Management Inc. became more complicated since the county's finance director explained how taxes are split with Lewisburg. It may result in garbage collection by Waste Management in Lewisburg, which has had free disposal from Waste Management at its Cedar Ridge Landfill. The county mayor sees an equity issue. The city mayor says it's not a tax issue... more

Jessica and Alex Webster were doing a booming business earlier this week, selling green Kool-Aid and Rice Krispie treats at the park in Cornersville during spring break. They were set up opposite the Tri-Counties Environmental Association's storefront in the old post office where "Stop the Landfill" yard signs and T-shirts are available... more

Lots of things might go better with Coke, but the soft drink giant insists that doesn't include anti-landfill sentiments. Signs bearing the Coca-Cola logo and reading "Stop the Landfill!" are a misuse of the banners, a company spokeswoman said this week... more

Earth Day in Lewisburg was marked by distribution of containers for recyclable paper, plastic and metal in neighborhoods on the southwest side of town. Other events surrounding the April 22 observance included a recycling service kickoff party Saturday attended by 78 people, on-going negotiations with Waste Management Inc. over the prospect of a new landfill contract, and completion of the distribution of the bins... more

Lewisburg's newest councilman was sworn in Tuesday morning by the city treasurer moments after Mayor Bob Phillips recalled that he and the new councilman had been county commissioners together years ago. "So the workings of local government shouldn't be entirely new to him," Councilman Robin Minor concluded about his new colleague, Councilman Ronald Robins. "I'm glad he's joining us on the council. I look forward to working with him."... more

Waste Management Inc., the company that proposes to develop a landfill at Cornersville to replace Cedar Ridge Landfill just west of Lewisburg, has donated money to various groups in Marshall County and is offering more as it's negotiating a contract with county commissioners if the legislative body permits a replacement landfill... more

By Clint Confehr Senior Staff Writer CORNERSVILLE -- Thirty-one tractors were driven, coaxed or hauled to Cornersville School by members of the Future Farmers of America on Thursday last week. It was all part of a lesson on their future in agriculture... more

09-29-06 - As Cedar Ridge Landfill officials await a decision from the state on whether they can monitor groundwater beyond their property line, Marshall County residents and leaders agree -- monitoring of the landfill itself has increased. more

Landfill's impact on property values debated more

A $120,000 street sweeper purchased by Waste Management Inc. to maintain Mooresville Highway and the company's landfill at Cedar Ridge would be used at Cornersville if county commissioners authorize development of a replacement landfill. "In 2007, Waste Management made a significant investment in a cleaner community by purchasing a Tennant Street Sweeper, which was delivered in late January of this year," Terri Douglas, spokeswoman for the landfill company, reported. ... more

Alternatives on how to avoid water shortages as feared during last summer's heat wave and the related drought are to be explored at Henry Horton State Park on Thursday when the Duck River Agency's Board of Directors convenes for its quarterly meeting... more

10-06-2006 - Waste Management Inc., the corporation that owns and operates Cedar Ridge Landfill on the west side of Lewisburg, has opened discussions with the state about expanding the landfill, according to Congressman Bart Gordon's office. "It's my understanding that Waste Management has spoken with the Tennessee Department of Conservation about potential expansion," said Jim Stubblefield, field representative for the 6th District congressman who has offices in Murfreesboro... more

04-22-2007 if Marshall forces closure of landfill at Lewisburg more

04-24-2007 - LEWISBURG -- Cedar Ridge Landfill in Marshall County may eventually get to use an 11-acre section of its repository for solid waste because of an 11-7 vote Monday night by county commissioners here. The decision adds enough room for about eight years of trash deliveries, instead of about 2-1/2 years, according to officials with Waste Management Inc. who say they're pleased to be able to continue their "partnership" with the county... more

05-16-2007 - Waste Management Inc., the company that's received Marshall County household trash, closed convenience centers on Saturday because a company attorney concluded their contract was voided when the county mayor vetoed the landfill expansion... more

11-30-2007 - The regional panel supervising a state-required plan for disposal of garage and other solid waste has forwarded a request for expansion of Cedar Ridge Landfill to sate environmental regulators. "This body needs to send it on to Nashville and TDEC (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation) to go through the technical review," Marshall County Commissioner Joe B. Brandon said shorty after the vote on his motion... more

04-18-2007 - Marshall County Chancellor J.B. Cox was scheduled this morning to consider arguments on a request from County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett for interpretation of a 1999 contract on Cedar Ridge Landfill because its operators want to expand. Terms of the contract show that if Marshall County does not grant the expansion request then the county would be in breach of the contract, according to County Attorney Lee Bowles who noted an 11-acre expansion was requested last month... more

04-20-2007 - Marshall County commissioners shouldn't fear terms of a contract with Cedar Ridge Landfill next week when they deliberate three proposed resolutions on how to respond to a request for permission to expand the landfill, according to the county attorney's office... more

'If the county votes it down, it's a dead issue.' -- Eddie Bass State Representative more