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Burke County sets limited household trash allowance, orders signage at convenience centers
Summary
After discussion about duplication of curbside service, the Board agreed to allow up to five bags of noncommercial household trash per week at the landfill, add metal and cardboard dropoff areas at convenience centers, and directed signage listing acceptable items and fines.
Burke County commissioners reached consensus to allow residents to dispose of up to five bags of noncommercial household trash per week at the county landfill at no charge and to create designated areas at convenience centers for metal and cardboard.
The discussion grew out of concerns that allowing household trash at transfer stations or convenience centers duplicates existing curbside services. Assistant County Manager Adam Flakes told the Board that accepting household trash at transfer stations and convenience centers could duplicate services the county already pays for. Commissioner Q. U. “Art” Lively said convenience centers need roll-off capability for household garbage. James Lanier of Ryland Environmental told the Board that unmanned convenience centers would not work and said his firm could pick up curbside bulk items for a fee; he also recommended the landfill allow noncommercial dry goods to be collected.
As part of the consensus, the Board directed Mr. Flakes to order signs at convenience centers listing items that may be disposed of and to post fines for illegal dumping. The consensus did not adopt a formal ordinance or motion in the minutes; staff will implement the operational changes and signage.
