Posted by Staff Reports | Jul 27, 2026 | Floyd News | 0 | The Rome-Floyd County Solid Waste Commission approved moving forward with a major landfill expansion project, selecting the lowest bidder to construct Phase 9 of the Walker Mountain Landfill and taking additional steps to ensure the facility remains operational for decades to come. Engineering Services Director Aaron Carroll told commissioners the landfill is required to complete two capacity studies each year to monitor remaining space. The most recent report, completed in December 2025, projected that the current Phase 8 disposal area will reach capacity by the fall of 2028, prompting officials to begin planning for the next expansion. Three companies submitted bids for the Phase 9 construction project. T&K Construction submitted the lowest base bid at approximately $10.44 million and an alternate bid of about $10.3 million. Carroll recommended awarding the project to T&K, noting the company successfully completed construction of Phases 7 and 8 and has a proven track record with the landfill. Chairwoman Jill Fisher asked when work could begin. Carroll said officials intend to move forward as quickly as possible, with Phase 9 potentially opening by late fall. Public Works Director Chris Jenkins added that the new phase is expected to provide more than 20 years of landfill capacity. The commission unanimously approved the recommendation, though the contract must still be executed by both the Rome City Commission and…
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