Landfill Expansion and Borrow Pit Operations
Summary
Residents strongly pushed back against rezoning agricultural land to CFD for a landfill borrow pit on Highway 72, citing ongoing mud and road issues, traffic, and fears that the zoning could lead to expanded waste handling or unmanageable conditions. Officials and engineers defended the project, noting that the dirt is contractually required to close full landfill cells and that strict binding conditions have been added to protect neighbors.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Closure of landfill cells utilizing local borrow dirt saves estimated future operational and bonding costs.
The Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission and Republic Services gain secure access to cover material for landfill closure.
Nearby residents on Matlock Bend Road and Highway 72 who face ongoing traffic, mud, and environmental concerns.
Mentions & discussions (11)
Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission Meeting — August 20, 2026
State environmental regulators cited the landfill for exposed solid waste and unsatisfactory intermediate cover due to a lack of available on-site soil. Commissioners and staff discussed the ongoing permitting process for the borrow pit area to resolve soil access constraints.
Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission Meeting — June 18, 2026
The commission advanced the Part 1 permit for the landfill expansion and approved the borrow pit plan, which sets up future soil excavation and site grading. Residents expressed concerns about stormwater runoff, mud, and traffic impacts from these operations.
Loudon County Commission Meeting — April 6, 2026
Residents voiced strong concerns during public comment that the Mount Vernon landfill accepts a large volume of waste from outside Loudon County, shortening its lifespan and impacting local residents.
Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission Meeting — March 19, 2026
The county is moving forward with capping projects and extracting soil from a newly rezoned borrow pit to support landfill closure and stormwater management.
Loudon County Commission Workshop Meeting — March 16, 2026
Residents and commissioners questioned the proposed rezoning of land near the Matlock Bend landfill to a Community Facilities District. Concerns centered on whether state environmental rules require rezoning for a dirt borrow pit and how strict operational buffers and conditions will be enforced against Republic Services.
Loudon County Planning Commission and BZA Meetings — March 10, 2026
Residents strongly pushed back against rezoning agricultural land to CFD for a landfill borrow pit on Highway 72, citing ongoing mud and road issues, traffic, and fears that the zoning could lead to expanded waste handling or unmanageable conditions. Officials and engineers defended the project, noting that the dirt is contractually required to close full landfill cells and that strict binding conditions have been added to protect neighbors.
Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission Meeting — February 19, 2026
Residents and commissioners discussed the upcoming March planning commission hearing for a proposed borrow pit associated with the landfill. Concerns were raised regarding stormwater runoff, stream protection, and zoning regulations.
Loudon County Commission Workshop Meeting — February 17, 2026
Residents and commissioners discussed concerns regarding landfill expansion, borrow pit operations, buffers, and traffic impacts near Matlock Bend Road. County attorney Elizabeth Murphy and commissioners addressed legal history, contract terms, and potential zoning safeguards.
Loudon County Commission Meeting — February 2, 2026
Residents expressed strong opposition and concerns regarding a proposed rezoning for a borrow pit associated with the Matlock Bend landfill, questioning long-term closure timelines, property values, and potential environmental impacts. Commissioners discussed adding robust protective conditions, such as 200-foot buffers and restrictions on Matlock Bend Road access.
Loudon County Commission Workshop Meeting — January 20, 2026
Commissioners discussed the importance of the Jackson Law in giving counties local control over landfill locations and agreed to draft a resolution supporting its preservation at the state level.
Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission Meeting — January 15, 2026
Residents brought photographic evidence showing that recent paving and sweeping by Republic Services along Highway 72 has not stopped thick mud from being tracked out of the landfill onto public roads.
Related development
Landfill Borrow Pit Plan
Provides soil resources for daily cover while managing stormwater runoff and sediment control.
Old Kingston Rd Rezone (Tax Map 032, Parcel 044.00)
Permits developing agricultural use on a 2-acre lot.
Highway 72 North Rezone (Tax Map 038, Parcel 017.01)
Allows rural residential development on the subject parcel.
Loudon County Landfill Borrow Pit Rezone
Provides necessary soil to cap landfill cells while raising environmental and traffic concerns among residents.
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