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Cusseta–Chattahoochee County accepts GFL proposal for curbside hauling; draft contract in packet shows $20 monthly residential rate
Summary
The county commission voted July 2 to accept GFL's lowest bid for residential and commercial solid‑waste collection. Packeted draft contract describes a three‑year exclusive arrangement with 95‑gallon carts, a $20/month residential rate for a minimum of 1,300 units, and a 10% rebate to the county on commercial dumpsters.
The Unified Government of Cusseta–Chattahoochee County accepted GFL's proposal for residential and commercial solid‑waste collection during its July 2 regular meeting, a motion moved by Commissioner Damon Hoyte and seconded by Vice‑Chairman Timothy Biddle that passed by unanimous vote.
Documents included with the meeting record set out the contractor's proposed terms: one 95‑gallon rollout cart per residence, a stated residential rate of $20.00 per month per 95‑gallon cart with a minimum of 1,300 residential units, and a 10% rebate to the county on commercial dumpster billing. The packet also lists adjustments tied to tipping fees and Consumer Price Index adjustments for subsequent rate periods and shows contract dates beginning Sept. 1, 2024, with renewal provisions through Aug. 31, 2027.
The draft contract describes operational requirements: curbside placement by 6:00 a.m. on collection day, one weekly pickup for residences, holiday pickup exceptions (one week after July 4 and Thanksgiving; two weeks after Christmas), and detail‑level provisions such as a $100 charge for containers damaged by neglect. The contract language specifies the contractor will bill commercial customers directly, while the county will bill residential customers and remit payment to the contractor on the schedule described in the agreement.
Chairman Charles Coffey and County Manager Thomas Weaver also discussed practical issues raised in the packet, including customer service expectations, vehicle standards and contingency language for force‑majeure events. The commission did not take further separate votes on specific contract terms beyond awarding the proposal to GFL; final contract execution and any ministerial edits were not recorded in the minutes.
Next steps: the draft contained in the meeting packet shows an intended contract start date of Sept. 1, 2024. Commission documents indicate rate adjustments or final execution would follow county and contractor reviews and any required approvals.
