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Coweta commissioners adopt updated solid‑waste ordinance; board asks staff to study west‑side access and recycling options
Summary
The board adopted a replacement Chapter 62 solid‑waste ordinance tightening private‑hauler regulation and codifying transfer‑station fees, set an effective date of March 3, 2025, and directed staff to study impacts of closed sites and possible one‑day service changes on the west side of the county.
Coweta County adopted a replacement solid‑waste ordinance Dec. 17 intended to modernize and clarify county regulation of private haulers, formalize transfer‑station fees, and align penalties with the county code. Staff said the update is largely a clean‑up of an older ordinance and includes enforcement provisions for private haulers and fee codification for the transfer station.
Commissioners discussed implementation timing and the board approved making the ordinance effective March 3, 2025 to give private haulers time to comply. The board asked staff to prepare a summary document for haulers and to continue to study access issues after several site closures earlier in the year.
Commissioner McKenzie and others raised concerns from constituents on the west side of the county about access after closure of the Silk Road site; staff provided preliminary cost estimates (roughly $8,000–$10,000) for adding a day of service or re‑starting a site. The board did not adopt specific service changes immediately but requested follow‑up from Public Works and environmental services on feasibility and cost. The ordinance was approved by voice vote.
