Solid Waste Board 10/27/26

The Sumner County Solid Waste Board met on October 27, 2026, to review a draft long-range solid waste plan. Members discussed landfill capacity, recycling, flow control, rail shipment as a potential near-term disposal option, and waste-to-energy as a longer-term possibility. They proposed making revenue-positive performance a guiding principle, clarifying that proposed siting and permitting concerns waste-to-energy facilities, and preparing a concise, easy-to-read public summary alongside a more detailed plan. The board also discussed verifying tonnage data, identifying county-owned land that could be suitable for future facilities, and consulting TVA and RASCO. No contract awards, spending approvals, or vendor selections were identified.

Procurement-related planning included a possible first-quarter 2027 RFI to recycling vendors to learn about available services, and the draft plan’s reference to hiring an independent feasibility consultant; neither was approved as a procurement action at this meeting. The group aimed to develop a draft plan in January or February 2027, complete it by the end of the first quarter, and seek state review before county commission approval, tentatively in the second quarter. The agenda and minutes were considered, with motions and votes recorded for those routine items. Follow-up included compiling plan edits, seeking information on county-owned land and rail options, and discussing the plan with relevant partners.