City Launches New Solid Waste Initiative

Department of Public Works Prepares to Launch New Solid Waste Collection Process

Beginning March 3, 2008, the Office of Solid Waste Services will implement a new solid waste collection process that will establish long-term improvements in operations, customer service and environmental sustainability. To ensure efficient, timely and safe collection of solid waste from all customers, the Department of Public Works (DPW) has redistributed households into more balanced service areas, which will result in new collection days for most of Atlanta’s residents. The new collection improvements will not only create a more cost-efficient collection process, but residents will benefit from a safer, cleaner, greener Atlanta. “This is a very exciting time for Atlanta, as we work to further enhance and improve solid waste services for our customers. We are committed to the efficient management of our resources and determined to take control of Atlanta’s solid waste destiny”, said David E. Scott, Public Works Commissioner.

The most noticeable changes in the new solid waste collection process include:

• New collection days for most customers.
• Weekly collection of waste materials (garbage, recycling and yard waste).
• Yard waste will not be collected in plastic bags. It must be placed in paper yard waste (kraft) bags or a container clearly labeled “yard trimmings.”
• Only 5 additional bags of garbage are allowed in addition to the contents of your Herbie Curbie for garbage collection.

For additional information and to obtain their new collection day, customers may call the DPW Customer Service Division at 404.330.6333 or visit www.atlantaga.gov.