Middle Point Facts and Figures

Number of employees Between our Nashville and Murfreesboro operations, we employ more than 250 middle Tennesseans. Total acres 808 Acres Acres permitted for disposal of solid waste Approximately 207 acres zoned to accept non- hazardous waste. Year Opened Established in 1988 Tons of waste accepted per day 3,200 tons Owner of Landfill Republic Services Capacity 19 years (based on current volume levels)

Our History

 Middle Point Landfill’s story began in 1988 under the operations of BFI, one of the largest waste services companies in the U.S. In 1999, Allied Waste Industries, Inc., purchased BFI.  Middle Point has been a proud supporter of Walter Hill Elementary School since it adopted the school in 1991.  Since 1994, Middle Point Park has been home to the Middle Point R/C Flyers Club. Republic Services donates a 350-foot-by-50-foot paved runway with an adjoining grass strip, a shelter with storage area and bleachers for spectators.  In 1995, Middle Point Landfill donated land to the Walter Hill Volunteer Fire Department to build a new fire station.  In 1995, Rutherford County and BFI entered into an agreement for Middle Point that allowed the county to send its household waste to the landfill free. Later that year, the City of Murfreesboro entered into an agreement with BFI for its residents to benefit from no-cost trash removal.  In late 2004, Middle Point Landfill proposed an expansion of 70 additional acres, which would add up to 15 years to its lifespan. The proposal was approved in early 2006, expanding the landfill from 139 to 209 acres.  In 2006, Middle Point Landfill was expanded by 70 acres, adding up to 15 years to its lifespan.  In 2006, the Murfreesboro Mustangs, a youth football league, moved to Middle Point Park’s football fields. Today, more than 300 players and cheerleaders use the park for practices and games. There is no charge to the league to use the fields, and routine maintenance costs are covered by the landfill.  In 2008, Allied merged with Republic Services, Inc., a leading provider of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services.