HEARING TO Stop the building of Bio-waste Facility in Murray County Georgia DEcember 4th Concerned citizens of Murray County Georgia and surrounding counties. A company named Vanguard Renewables is attempting to build a bio waste facility on the south end of our county on Berry Bennett Road. This plant has the potential to affect surface and ground water, this will result in problems to surrounding counties and downstream watersheds.
Why Don’t We Want This?
1. Hydrogen Sulfide and Ammonia: Cause headaches, nausea, and respiratory distress at low levels.
2. PFAS-Forever Chemicals: Found in biosolids and digestate; contaminate soil and groundwater indefinitely.
3. Methane Leakage: Explosive hazard and potent greenhouse gas when not fully captured.
4. Water Contamination: Runoff and spills can pollute wells and streams with nitrates and bacteria.
5. Odor & Quality of Life: Nearby residents lose property value, outdoor use, and peace due to persistent odor.
6. Traffic, Noise & Safety: Increased heavy truck traffic raises accident and pollution risks for rural communities.
According to the information provided, the facility would bring in an estimated 10 to 20 loaded trucks per day from Atlanta areas
ALL Murray residents should urge local officials to deny ALL permits for using our county as a waste facility host! We DON’T need or want any more garbage, sewage, or waste being trucked into our county! Protect our well, air, community, and quality of life!
Show up at the Murray County Recreation Center for the Meeting on
December 4th, 2025 at 6pm
OR
Call our Local Commissioner with your concerns!
706-517-1400
