MURFREESBORO, TN – The Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board will hold its next meeting this Monday evening, December 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the conference room of the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport’s Business Center. The gathering is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend.
The Board plays a vital role in shaping how solid waste is managed across Rutherford, Cannon, Coffee, and Warren counties. Its responsibilities include updating a ten-year waste management plan, reviewing permits for facilities, enforcing compliance with state and local laws, and promoting recycling and diversion programs. Annual progress reports and public hearings are also part of its work, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Locally, the Board has been central in addressing the ongoing concerns surrounding Middle Point Landfill. It unanimously denied BFI Waste Systems’ request to expand the landfill, citing environmental concerns and conflicts with the regional plan. That decision was upheld in court, effectively halting the expansion. Since then, the Board has continued to push for broader solutions, emphasizing recycling and waste diversion rather than relying solely on landfilling…