The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will no longer service third-party or customer-provided garbage or recycling containers placed at the curb for collection on residents’ designated sanitation collection day effective Monday, Oct. 19. Only county-issued garbage roll carts and recycling containers will be serviced. However, customers can use plastic bags for excess garbage that doesn’t fit into the county-issued container.
Third-party or customer-provided yard trimmings containers are also exempt.
This new procedure assists in reducing employee injuries, and minimizes liability and maintenance concerns with handling and processing third-party containers. Residents not in compliance after Oct. 19 will be issued a notice advising of the use of an unapproved container.
Phase II of the sanitation service change program, which will focus on recycling, is expected to begin early November. Recycling roll carts with a 65-gallon capacity will be available during Phase II for a one-time $15 fee.
Customers who do not have a county-issued garbage roll cart, or would like to join the recycling program and obtain a county-issued recycling bin should contact the Sanitation Division’s customer service team at 404-294-2900 or sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov.
Information: go to the "Rolling Forward to One" program website at www.rollingforwardtoone.com.
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