Landfill closed due to continued violations

The Hardeman County Landfill, which normally operates Monday through Saturday, was closed Saturday, June 6, due to continued violations of state regulations. Investigation by The Bulletin-Times discovered the landfill had been closed by Mayor Jimmy Sain due to bailed garbage not being covered and left overnight uncovered.
Official sources told The Bulletin-Times Sain had discovered the violations in an unannounced inspection of his own on Friday after the landfill closed. During the inspection, Sain discovered bailed garbage uncovered, a pile of tires in the open, and buzzards flying all around the landfill
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