The DeKalb County Sanitation Division processed 264 tons of materials, including garbage, furniture and appliances, during the “2nd Annual Landfill Amnesty Day,” according to a press release. The Operation Spring Clean Sweep 2018 event, held on May 19, provided a free disposal opportunity for DeKalb County residents at the county-owned Seminole Road Landfill in Ellenwood.
Among the items dropped off and processed were 194 tons of garbage and bulky items, 40 tons of yard trimmings, 30 tons of construction and demolition materials and 512 tires. More than 850 county residents participated in the event, saving residents a total of $9,224 in disposal fees.
Seventy county employees staffed the all-day event, which was a collaborative effort between the Sanitation Division, Code Enforcement and Police Services.
Operation Spring Clean Sweep 2018 is a multi-departmental initiative focused on litter collection, illegal dumping, and removing debris, trash and grass from streets, neighborhoods, sidewalks, roadway drains and county rights of way.
Information: 404-294-2900 or sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov
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