Cleveland, Tenn. Expects Increase in Illegal Dumping as Landfill Costs SurgeCleveland, Tenn. Expects Increase in Illegal Dumping as Landfill Costs Surge

Prices at the Bradley County Landfill in Tennessee are skyrocketing, prompting Cleveland city officials to prepare for a bump in illegal dumping.

January 24, 2023

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Prices at the Bradley County Landfill in Tennessee are skyrocketing, prompting Cleveland city officials to prepare for a bump in illegal dumping.

The cost to dump a tire jumped from $1 to $10 at one point, but landfill operators say the price has dropped to $4.50. Dropping off a mattress costs $50, up from $20.

Cleveland officials are looking at their options when it comes to mitigating any illegal dumping that might occur.

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