Gwinnett Commissioners approved an agreement with residential waste haulers lowering fees for residents in unincorporated Gwinnett that went into affect July 1. Haulers and collection schedules remain unchanged.
The monthly fee for solid waste collection is reduced from $19.16 to $17.91. The senior discount for those 62 and older will increase from 15 percent to 25 percent, reducing senior fees to $13.75 per month. Haulers will also provide covered 65-gallon recycling carts on wheels.
Glass will no longer be accepted for recycling and should be thrown away with household trash or taken to a recycling center.
Residents choosing optional yard-waste collection on a 12-month basis will receive a 25 percent discount.
Information: www.gcsolidwaste.com or 770-822-7141 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
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