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Gordon County seeks state grant for waterproof recycling containers; county, schools and contractor plan recycling events
Summary
Gordon County staff and volunteers presented a State of Georgia solid-waste grant application to buy six waterproof recycling containers (project cost about $69,523.48) that would be paid entirely by the grant and operated with Republic Waste Services and local schools.
County staff and community volunteers told commissioners they are applying for a State of Georgia solid-waste production grant to purchase waterproof recycling containers and boost school-based recycling.
Mr. Ledbetter said the county is asking for six waterproof recycling containers and that the total project cost is about $69,523.48, to be paid 100% from the state grant. "This would require 0 upfront money from Gordon County," he said. Staff noted incidental county responsibilities such as reporting volumes and coordinating transport.
Beth (staff) described collaboration with Gordon County public schools, saying schools want to recycle paper, plastic and cardboard and that the program will work only if residents bring dry paper to contractor sites. Monica Mosley and Levi were credited with helping select appropriate dumpster sizes and site plans; Republic Waste Services agreed to provide transportation for collected material.
Commissioners asked operational questions: the proposed bins were confirmed to be single-compartment units dedicated mainly to paper, and staff said some existing sites (for example the Cash Road site) may be too small without expansion. The program would continue into 2025 and requires outreach to residents to maintain consistent inbound material.
Staff promoted an October 19 county recycling/collection day at Grunt Ridge Church and encouraged commissioners and residents to participate; the spring event drew 254 cars. Animal-control and adoption activities were planned the same day to encourage turnout.
No formal commitment of county funds was recorded in the work-session transcript; staff said the grant would cover container costs but that county staff time and transport logistics would require coordination.
Provenance: staff presentation and Q&A occurred during the work session; application materials and final award terms were not included in the transcript.
