Daviess County Fiscal Court has extended the application deadline for the “Trash for Cash” program to January 3, 2023. The Solid Waste Department anticipates additional state funding for this program in the next calendar year and…
Liner Installation at Contained Landfill
The Solid Waste Department is making progress on a 16.6-acre expansion of the Contained Landfill near West Louisville. As part of the new cell construction, a 60-mil plastic liner is installed to protect the environment. Atlantic…
2023 Trash for Cash Program Registration
Daviess County Fiscal Court will start accepting applications for the “Trash for Cash” program, beginning on Tuesday, November 1. Approved applicants will receive a minimum of $100 per centerline mile of county roads cleaned. The total…
Progress on Contained Landfill Expansion
The Solid Waste Department is working on a 16.6 acre expansion of the Contained Landfill. Robbie Hocker and Bob Root provide an update with a close look at the cell construction.
Video: Compost For Sale at Landfill
As part of the recycling/environmental program, Daviess County Solid Waste has an eight-acre composting facility at the Landfill. It repurposes sewer sludge and yard waste to create over 1,500 tons of Class I compost each year. …
Green Energy at Daviess County Landfill
Daviess County recovers natural gas that is created by the decomposition of organic matter in the Landfill. Presently, the natural gas is collected and burned off through a flare system. However, the County expects this ‘green…
Transfer Station Master Plan
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a contract with HDR for a master plan on the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station. “When the Transfer Station opened nearly 30 years ago, it was designed and operated originally for…
Fiscal Court supports proposed expansion at Kimberly-Clark
Daviess County Fiscal Court has pledged support for a proposed expansion at the Kimberly-Clark manufacturing site. David Smith, Director of Legislative Services, said it’s a $110 million project, with $50 million spent on the building expansion…
Video – Contained Landfill Expansion
The Solid Waste Department is working on a 16.6 acre expansion at the West Daviess County Landfill. The cell construction is a two-year process but will ultimately add 15 years onto the life of the contained…
Free Tox Away Day
Daviess County residents may dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) materials on Saturday, October 9th between 8 a.m. and Noon. This FREE event is presented by Daviess County Fiscal Court and the City of Owensboro. Bring…
Video: Tour of Grimes Avenue Transfer Station
Where does your trash go after it leaves your home? In Owensboro, the first stop is likely the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station. Garbage trucks deposit waste that is hauled to the Landfill for final disposal. The…
Fill Dirt Available For Sale at Transfer Station
Daviess County Fiscal Court would like to announce that fill dirt is available for sale at the Transfer Station in Owensboro. A small load (e.g. pickup truck) is $10, and a large load (e.g. dump truck)…
