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The 2022 Second Amended Operating Agreement between Loudon County and Republic Services grants the operator significant discretion over expansion decisions, while the county retains property ownership with limited operational oversight provisions.
Contract ReviewLoudon County does not publish annual recycling diversion rates. The 2024 Annual Engineering Report filed with TDEC does not include comprehensive recycling statistics, making it impossible for residents to verify compliance with state waste reduction goals.
Transparency GapA formal Notice of Violation was issued to Republic Services on January 16, 2025. Republic responded on January 31, 2025. The specific violations and corrective actions are documented in the public record.
Enforcement ActionRepublic Services has submitted permit modification applications to TDEC for a 7-acre expansion of the Matlock Bend Landfill. The permit file (SNL530000203) is open for public inspection at TDEC's Nashville office.
Permit ActivityTDEC conducted Class I inspections on June 9, July 21, and July 29, 2025. Inspection reports detail compliance status with permit conditions. These reports are public records available upon request.
Regulatory OversightStatus: Under Investigation. The 2022 Operating Agreement references waste acceptance from jurisdictions beyond Loudon County, but specific volume data, origin counties, and contractual terms are not documented in publicly available records. TDEC permit files may contain waste characterization studies that could verify this claim.
Data Gap — Research NeededKey events sourced from official records. Dates are as stated in the documents.
Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission entered into an operating agreement with Santek Environmental Services for the Matlock Bend Landfill.
Third amendment to the original operating agreement, modifying terms between Loudon County and Santek Environmental Services.
Current operating agreement between Loudon County and Republic Services (successor to Santek). Governs current operations and expansion procedures.
Summary of proposed amendments to the operating agreement under consideration at that time.
Public hearing held regarding the proposed landfill expansion. Presentation materials filed with the record.
Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission workshop packet. Materials distributed for the January 2025 workshop.
Formal Notice of Violation issued to Republic Services. Republic filed a response on January 31, 2025.
Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission workshop packet and supplemental materials for the March 2025 meeting.
Initial Class I inspection conducted by TDEC Division of Solid Waste Management for Permit SNL530000203.
Follow-up Class I inspection conducted. Report documents compliance status with permit conditions.
Construction inspection for permit compliance. Report filed with TDEC.
Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission meeting packet for March 2026.
Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission meeting packet for April 2026.
Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission meeting packet for May 2026. Most recent public meeting materials on file.
TDEC is reviewing permit modification applications for the 7-acre expansion. Public comment may be submitted during the review period.
All documents obtained through public records requests or downloaded from official government websites. Last updated: May 26, 2026.
Loudon County and Republic Services
Issued to Republic Services
Official response filed January 31, 2025
November 21, 2024 expansion hearing
Permit SNL530000203 compliance review
Construction compliance inspection
Matlock Bend Landfill
Santek Environmental Services
Amendment to original operating agreement
Summary of proposed contract amendments
Meeting materials and agenda
Meeting materials and agenda
Supplemental materials for March workshop
Meeting packet and materials
Meeting packet and materials
Most recent meeting packet on file
Permit SNL530000203 initial Class I inspection
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Third Thursday monthly, 6:00 PM, Loudon County Courthouse. Check loudoncounty-tn.gov for exact dates.
Public comment may be submitted during active review periods. Contact TDEC at (615) 532-0780 for current status.
Monthly meetings, typically first Monday. Agendas posted at loudoncounty-tn.gov.
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TDEC Division of Solid Waste Management
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