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Chattahoochee County awards solid‑waste contract to GFL, records three‑year terms and rates
Summary
The Unified Government of Cusseta‑Chattahoochee County voted unanimously to accept GFL's lowest bid for residential and commercial solid‑waste collection and placed the proposed three‑year contract and extension in the meeting record; Exhibit A lists $20 per month for a 95‑gallon residential cart (1,300‑unit minimum) and a 10% commercial rebate to the county.
Chattahoochee County commissioners voted unanimously to accept a proposal from GFL for residential and commercial solid‑waste collection, recording a multi‑page draft contract and an accompanying addendum that together define service standards, rates and a three‑year term.
The board’s motion to accept GFL’s proposal was made by Commissioner Damon Hoyte and seconded by Vice Chairman Timothy Biddle; the vote was unanimous. The contract language included in the meeting record specifies collection standards, insurance and indemnity provisions and an Exhibit A that lists a residential rate of $20.00 per month per 95‑gallon cart (the packet notes a minimum of 1,300 residential units) and a 10% monthly rebate on commercial dumpster service for the county.
Why it matters: Local trash collection affects households’ monthly bills, county billing procedures and curbside logistics. The contract text on the record addresses operational details such as collection frequency (one pickup per week for residential customers), cart ownership and damage charges, holiday schedules, tipping‑fee adjustments, a back‑door service addendum for residents unable to place carts at the curb, and dispute‑resolution provisions.
County Manager Thomas Weaver and county staff will finalize the formal contract documents and the timeline for implementation. The draft language appended to the record shows an initial contract start date of Sept. 1, 2024, and an addendum that describes an extension period through Aug. 31, 2027; the board’s vote at the July meeting authorized accepting the low bidder and placing the contract language in the record for execution and further administrative steps.
A sample of quoted terms from the draft Exhibit A: the residential service rate is listed as "$20.00 per month/per residence" and extra 95‑gallon roll carts are shown at a per‑month rate in the packet. The contract also includes a commercial fee structure and a 10% rebate example that would yield a county franchise fee equal to 10% of billed dumpster rates.
Next steps: County staff will complete final contract execution and scheduling with the contractor. The board discussed providing public notice to impacted customers and ensuring equipment provisioning and route maps are in place prior to service start. The commission also recorded an addendum defining eligibility for back‑door collection for residents who cannot move carts to the curb.
No specifics about proprietary bid levels or contractor financials beyond the contract text were disclosed in the public minutes.
