Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dickson County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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Solid Waste Disposal Contract with Waste Management
The county's ten-year garbage disposal contract expires at the end of August. Waste Management first wanted $54 a ton — up from $36 — but a three-year deal was negotiated at $40, $44 and $46 per ton with no surcharges, buying time for new regional landfill capacity.
1 mentionLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
HighEnvironment
Landfill buffer land purchase on Furnace Hollow Road
Commissioners flagged that Dickson County will face a serious landfill crunch in five to seven years. Mayor Rial said the fix requires a regional or statewide approach no small county can tackle alone.
3 mentionsLast discussed May 18, 2026