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Gwinnett serves up another solid waste ordinance
Gwinnett serves up another solid waste ordinance
By Patrick Fox
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
After 14 months, four lawsuits and thousands of dollars in legal fees, Gwinnett County has proposed a new solid waste ordinance to replace one shot down in court.
This ordinance, set to go into effect July 1, would require the county's 180,000 households located in unincorporated areas to sign up for trash service and would bill property owners on their tax statements.  County officials have argued that more than 20,000 homes do not have trash service, leading to many cases of illegal dumping.
If approved by the commission Tuesday, the ordinance would establish five zones, each serviced by one hauler. There is nothing in the proposal specifying how those haulers will be selected.
Establishing a zone system of pickup raised the most debate at a series of public meetings last year attended by hundreds. A majority of residents opposed exclusive franchises, and wanted the option of choosing their own trash service. However, a sizable number of residents countered that establishing exclusive zones would improve safety for children and relieve congestion in neighborhoods since the county currently has 10 different haulers.
In April, the county shelled out $130,000 ... more

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