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Public Works names illegal dumping a top priority; council asks about District 12 hotspot and missed bulk pickups
Summary
The Department of Public Works presented metrics showing 97% solid‑waste performance, a 16% landfill‑diversion rate and a concentrated illegal‑dumping problem in District 12; council members pressed for license‑plate readers and more code enforcement, and DPW pledged to restore missed bulk collection in District 10 by week’s end.
A senior official from the Department of Public Works told the Atlanta City Council that illegal dumping is a top priority, is “rampant,” and is costly to operations and service quality. The department reported a solid‑waste performance metric of 97% and a landfill diversion rate around 16% (municipalities typically range 12%–20%). The presentation emphasized three priorities: illegal dumping and enforcement (including its link to…
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