Reminder Solid Waste Collection / Garbage Rates Increase in November
In March of this year the Mayor and Council negotiated a new 5-year contract that establishes new monthly garbage collection rates setting the new rate at $14.73 per residence. The new rate hopefully be more stable than past rates and surrounding communities with a cap on CPI’s (Consumer Price Index) limited and no fuel surcharge.
As a reminder the city,
Currently does not charge for monthly limited Limb collection
Still offers a limited bulk collection in the spring at no charge
Currently does not charge property taxes
For Comparison the City of Lula Contracted rate will be $14.73
Cornelia, GA $20.95 per (once) week
(77% more)
Gainesville, GA $32.19 per month, includes recycle, back door options, City provides service.
(118% more)
Homer, $17.00 (they are due for an increase).
(15% More)
Lavonia, Waste Management kept it with an increase to $15.59 (same level of service as Lula).
(5.83% More)
Jefferson, GA went from $13.84 to $17.81 effective 2022,
(20.9% More)
Commerce, GA $15.47 per month, includes recycling service too.
(5.02% More)
Baldwin GA $15.00 per month
(1.83% More)
Cleveland GA $20.05 per month
(36. % increase)
