The DeKalb County Sanitation Division has extended the compliance deadline for servicing third-party or customer-provided garbage and recycling containers. All garbage and recycling containers placed at the curb on residents’ designated collection day, including customer-provided containers, will be serviced until Dec. 31.
Only county-issued garbage roll carts and recycling containers will be serviced when full implementation of the new procedure takes effect Jan. 1.
Customer-provided yard trimmings containers are exempt from this new procedure. The use of secure, durable plastic bags for excess garbage disposal is permitted with this procedure. Residents not in compliance after Dec. 31 will not be serviced, and will be issued a notice advising of the use of an unauthorized garbage or recycling container.
Phase II of the sanitation service change program, which will focus on recycling, is expected to begin later this month. Customers who need a county-issued garbage roll cart should contact the Sanitation Division’s customer service team.
Information: www.dekalbcountyga.gov; 404-294-2900.
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