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A trash collection truck rumbles through the Madison County Sanitary Landfill site near Marshall.
Photo by DP Peterson.
Sanitary Vs. Unsanitary: Local Landfill Full
But Environmentally Sound
Two common misconceptions about landfills are that they are unsightly and harmful to the environment. However, The Hilltop staff at Mars Hill College recently learned from a trip to the Madison County Landfill that this is not always true. Story by Megan Trasport.
Recycling is Mainstay at County Landfill
It takes two employees all day just to service Mars Hill College's mixed paper recycling program. That is an eight-hour job for those workers every other week. According to county officials, that’s a big commitment. Story by Shawn Esworthy.
Graveyard, Wildlife on Landfill Property
With 400-plus acres of land and a closed section that covers only about two acres, the county uses the remaining landfill property for some interesting things. Story by Bria Smith.
County Recycling A Grassroots Creation
Amanda Cutshaw works at the landfill, but her days are quite different from her co-workers. Presently, she is the recycling education coordinator for Madison County; although four years ago, when she began working at the landfill, she was only a part-time secretary. Story by Rachel Connor.
My View: Landfill? Ick! But . . .
When The Hilltop scheduled a trip to the Madison County landfill, I thought to myself: “How gross. A trip to a stinky landfill.” Commentary by Laura Hudgins.
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