UPDATE: The Hamilton County Commission has opened the door for a construction and demolition landfill in the Harrison community.
This morning, the commission voted 7-2 to approve a request by landfill developer Birchwood II LLC to zone 25 acres of agricultural property, situated next to the existing city landfill on Birchwood Pike, for industrial purposes. Commissioner Chester Bankston, who represents Harrison voted against the measure, voted against the measure along with Commissioner Joe Graham.
“There is no right or wrong here,” Commissioner Greg Beck said. “I try to vote on what is needed.”
Commissioner Warren Mackey assured the 30 Harrison residents gathered to opposed the landfill that he and his colleagues took the matter very seriously.
Harrison residents have voiced concerns that rain water would drain pollutants from the dump onto their properties and the Tennessee River.