Douglas County Landfill Rates Increase

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Fees to use Douglas County's landfills will increase on Oct. 1 — the first time they've gone up in 12 years.

The county-owned Cedar Mountain Landfill and Camp Road Transfer Station are funded entirely by user fees, not tax dollars. The fund for their operation, including employee salaries and equipment purchases, is overseen by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.

Earlier this month, commissioners approved a rate increase for using the facilities. It was the first rate increase since 2005.

The new rates, effective Oct. 1, are:

• Residential household trash drop-off with recycling: $5 per load
• Residential household trash drop-off without recycling: $7 per load
• Residential household trash over 300 pounds: $60 per ton
• Commercial refuse: $60 per ton
• Construction and demolition material: $60 per ton
• Vegetative waste: $60 per ton
• Freon units: $16 each
• Mattresses and box springs: $5 each for 2 or less. $2.50 each for three or more
• Recycle material only: No charge
• Non-resident trash disposal: $18 per load
• Tires (17-inch or smaller): $5 each
• Tires (18-inch or larger): $15 each

The Cedar Mountain Landfill and Camp Road Transfer Station are open Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. -5 p.m., and are closed on Sundays and county holidays.

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