Transfer Station Receives Another Perfect State Inspection

The Lewis County Transfer Station recently received a perfect inspection for the third consecutive time this year from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

TDEC officials made a surprise visit to the Transfer Station and its Class III Landfill on

October 31, 2024, and found no major violations, nor even a single minor area of concern.

Since 1994, the State of Tennessee has required each of the 95 counties in Tennessee to operate and manage Transfer Stations and Landfills. Those facilities are inspected randomly throughout the year by TDEC officials for compliance on a variety of Solid Waste issues.

Such inspections include observing the facility to make sure the landfill/pit area is properly covered; proper erosion controls are taking place; ground water monitoring systems are being maintained; all permits are up to date; recycling efforts are taking place; litter is under control; and household waste is being properly disposed, among dozens of other topics.

"I want to thank our new Solid Waste Director, Tim Moore, and our new Assistant Director, Haley Skelton, along with their awesome staff for doing a great job keeping our Transfer Station in compliance with state regulations," stated Lewis County Mayor, Jonah Keltner. "This achievement highlights the county's commitment to protecting our environment, while providing a safe and professional operation at the landfill for our residents to dispose of their Solid Waste."