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Rockdale County explains new recycling hang‑tag system; fee set at $150 annually, $100 for seniors
Summary
During public comment, a resident raised concerns about outreach for a new recycling hang‑tag system. Director Hammer told commissioners the system starts Feb. 1, will be cashless and requires a $150 annual hanging tag (prorated monthly) with a $100 rate for seniors age 60 and up; staff said they will expand signage and water‑bill outreach.
A resident told the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners she and others had not received clear notice about the county’s recycling changes and asked whether the new program would start in December, January or February. "My comment is just is about the recycling. I know it's a done deal," Mary Boisworth said during the public‑comment period.
Director Hammer responded on behalf of county operations, saying the recycling center will move to a cashless, hang‑tag system that begins February 1.…
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