Lawrence County receives grant to clean up illegal dumps

By Roberta Cantrell
BSN Editor

Lawrence County was named among several counties that were recently awarded money in the approval of the 2025 Illegal Open Dump Grant.

Out of the $932,000 given by Governor Andy Beshear to clean illegal dumps and support healthy communities, LC will receive $12,748.08.

According to a press release from the Judge Executive and Solid Waste Coordinator the areas for clean-up have already been designated.

“The Honorable Judge Phillip L. Carter and Solid Waste Coordinator Paul Walker would like to thank Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, (EEC) Secretary Rebecca Goodman, along with Lisa Evans Environmental Scientist Consultant with Kentucky Division of Waste Management for the continuing support of the illegal dumping program.

Specifically, Lawrence County has been approved to receive funding from the Illegal Open Dump Grant Program for the following dumpsites:

184612 Right Fork of Yellow Creek $6885.07

184613 Torchlight Road Property $5,863.01.

Around the state nearly 3,000 dump sites have been removed since this grant was created.

In a press release sent by Governor Beshear and EEC the $932,000 will clean up 85 illegal dumpsites in 17 counties that will also include Johnson, Martin and Floyd.

“We are proud to support our local communities in making sure all our families have a safe and clean place to call home, Gov. Beshear said. “And we’re putting in the work to make sure each corner of the commonwealth is ready to welcome more businesses and visitors to our new Kentucky home.”

For additional information, contact your local solid waste coordinator or Lisa Evans at 502-782-6355 (office), 502-330-6829 (cell) or lisa.evans@ky.gov.