Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved design work for a new concrete pad at the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station. The project will allow for the return of Construction & Demolition Debris (CD&D) in the future. Since…
Caisson Wells Added to Capture More Landfill Gas
When garbage breaks down in the landfill, it produces a mixture of gases, primarily methane and carbon dioxide. This Landfill gas (LFG) must be captured and burned off through a flare system or used for energy.…
Refrigerator Disposal at Daviess County Landfill
When it’s time to replace your refrigerator, it is important to properly dispose of your old model. The Daviess County Landfill and Transfer Station accept refrigerators, chest freezers, air conditioners and other appliances that contain refrigerant…
New Projects Planned for Grimes Avenue Transfer Station
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved contracts with Axiom Architecture for the design of a new office building and concrete pad at the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station. Both projects are part of the Phase I $1.7…
Construction Underway for Landfill Gas Project
At the Daviess County Landfill, construction is underway on a facility that will convert the Landfill gas (LFG) into a commercial grade product of pipeline quality. LFG is a mixture of methane, carbon dioxide, and other…
Application Process Delayed on Trash for Cash Program
Trash for Cash is a fundraising opportunity for non-profit organizations to collect roadside litter in Daviess County. Typically, applications are accepted starting in November for the following year. However, Fiscal Court is evaluating a possible expansion…
New Hours for Grimes Avenue Transfer Station
Daviess County Solid Waste will update the hours for the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station, effective on November 3, 2024. The new hours will be Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the gate…
Gas Well Expansion at Landfill
The Daviess County Landfill is accepting 800-900 tons of garbage per day. Over time, bacteria will break down the organic material in trash to produce Landfill gas (LFG), a mixture of methane, carbon dioxide, and other…
Final Batch of Compost Available at Landfill
Daviess County Solid Waste has released the final batch of compost for the year. Approximately 450 yards will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost is $22 per cubic yard. The Class I compost…
Compost Available for Sale at Daviess County Landfill
On Monday, April 8, the Daviess County Landfill will be releasing the first batch of compost for the year. The cost is $22.00 per cubic yard. This Class I compost is available for lawns and spring…
Project to Clean Up Landfill Gas to Pipeline Quality
Gas is a natural byproduct of the decomposition of organic material in the landfill. Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen and Solid Waste Manager Travis Ricker discuss a project that will reuse the natural gas for energy. Currently, about…
Landfill Receives Tire Sidewall Remover
Get rid of those old tires for free! A tire amnesty event is coming to Daviess County this spring. Thursday, May 23 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 24 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…
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