Boone County advances $8.5M permanent hazardous‑waste and recycling site at former Ironwood Farms
Boone County Solid Waste Management District voted Oct. 7–8, 2026 to move forward with an $8.5 million project to buy 5541 U.S. 52 (the former Ironwood Farms) and create a year‑round hazardous‑waste and recycling drop‑off. The district told Current Publishing it expects to complete the purchase by the end of 2026.
Boone County Solid Waste Management District voted Oct. 7–8, 2026 to advance an $8.5 million project to establish a permanent hazardous‑waste and recycling collection site at 5541 U.S. 52 (the former Ironwood Farms), Current Publishing reported. The district said it expects to complete the purchase of the property by the end of 2026.
Board members, including Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry, told Current Publishing the project is needed because of county growth. The site is planned as a year‑round location for county residents to drop off recycling and household toxic waste such as tires, motor oil and paint.
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