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GFL reports higher county payments, credits safety and line improvements
Summary
Brandy Edwards, general manager for GFL transfer stations, reported increased payments to Cobb County, rising recycling tonnages and safety improvements driven by staffing and line changes after neighboring facility disruptions.
Brandy Edwards, general manager for transfer stations at GFL, told the Cobb County Solid Waste Management Authority that 2024 brought higher throughput, increased payments to the county and safety investments at the transfer station.
Edwards said GFL saw an influx of commercial and out‑of‑county volume after a fire at the Douglas County transfer station. She reported that total payments to Cobb County rose by $34,228.54 in 2024, and that year‑over‑year recycling totals increased for most material types even though tires and used oil collections fell.
Edwards said the transfer station has focused on line management and customer flow. "Safety first, service always," she said, noting the company added staff to help traffic flow and maintain a safer environment for employees. She also highlighted recycling gains: battery collection reached about 1.47 tons and paint recycling totaled about 948 gallons in 2024, and the transfer station has expanded concrete repairs funded through capital investment.
Edwards described recent capital work to renovate concrete at commercial hauler and metal recycling areas and said residential drop‑off concrete work is planned for the current year. She emphasized the staff’s long tenure and said positive customer feedback has increased after the operational changes.
No formal board motion or decision was recorded during Edwards’s presentation; commissioners asked questions and thanked staff.
