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Rockdale staff propose prepaid tag system and end to cash at recycling center to reduce backups
Summary
County staff presented a proposal to replace per-bag cash collection at the Rockdale recycling transfer station with an annual prepaid tag (proposed $150 with a senior discount) and online/no-cash options to shorten long queues and reduce security risks.
County staff outlined proposed changes to operations at the Rockdale County recycling transfer station, telling commissioners that longstanding practices of tallying items and collecting cash create traffic backups, safety concerns and opportunities for theft.
“The only thing we're changing is the way we collect fees,” the director said, describing a plan to move to a prepaid, hanging‑tag system similar to neighboring counties. Staff…
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