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Topics getting the most attention in Haywood County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Expansion

Haywood now leads the state in recycling, and a new policy requires commercial haulers to register annually and route waste to the correct facilities to protect the aging MRF and landfill.

4 mentionsLast discussed Aug 3, 2026

MediumWater Utilities

Jonathan Creek Convenience Center relocation

A $2.5 million state grant will move the flood-prone Jonathan Creek convenience center to a bigger site outside the floodway — though the county's solid waste fund must buy the land itself.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 20, 2026