Gilchrist County Trash Crisis | Gainesville News

Gilchrist County’s overflowing waste transfer station is forcing a major decision: move or get buried under trash. Built for just 10,000 residents, it now handles triple the volume as the population swelled past 20,000. With no room to expand, commissioners are eyeing two 20-acre sites—including one on County Road 340—while engineers evaluate which fits best. Residents packed the last meeting, showing this isn’t just about garbage—it’s about where their community grows next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8235389fae0daa6d