<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3QoBft_0vkbJ95G00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3QoBft_0vkbJ95G00" width="1320" height="743" >A permit for B&amp;B Tire Landfill to expand in Cleveland has been denied.The Blount County Commission made the final decision on B &amp; B Tire Landfill's proposal to expand business in the Cleveland community.Thursday's special called meeting started with a discussion between commissioners on whether to approve or deny the application.A vote was held that was split - 2 yes and 2 no. The commission chairman voted no to break the tie.Those in attendance from the town of Cleveland were pleased with the results."I'm really tickled to death for the town," said James Sullivan, Cleveland mayor. "The concerns was water and our roads, traffic that was going to be there and I think it is a win for the town of Cleveland."Those with B &amp; B Tire Landfill expressed disappointment and uncertainty for the future of their business, as well as the livelihoods of those they employ."It puts me out of business," said Daniel Raines, a contracted driver for B &amp; B Tire Landfill. "I have no idea (what is next). I have to reevaluate what is going on. Adjust, adapt, figure it out but it is definitely concerning because this is what my business is built around, hauling tires."B &amp; B Tire Landfill's Hayden location is expected to reach capacity and will be closing in two years.Marissa Ross, B &amp; B Tire Landfill office manager, said ADEM has contacted the business explaining it needs the tire landfill in the state of Alabama. Ross said they are planning to look for other places to expand business following the denial of the Cleveland application.B &amp; B in Hayden pays a tipping fee to Blount County per one ton of tires. In 2023, it brought in around $88,000 which helps fund volunteer fire departments across the county.With the county commission denying the permit to expand business, upon closure of the Hayden location, the county will lose those funds.</div></body>

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Tire landfill permit in Blount County denied

A permit for B&B Tire Landfill to expand in Cleveland has been denied. The Blount County Commission made the final decision on B & B Tire Landfill's proposal to expand business in the Cleveland community. Thursday's special called meeting started with a discussion between commissioners on whether to approve or...