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Lilburn adds curbside glass recycling under extended contract with Georgia Waste Systems
Summary
Council approved Change Order No. 4 to extend the city's contract with Georgia Waste Systems at no additional cost and to add curbside glass recycling; Public Works Director Benjie Fennell confirmed residents can begin placing glass in their recycling bins immediately.
The City Council approved Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 09-2009 with Georgia Waste Systems, extending the existing solid waste and recycling contract at no additional cost and adding curbside glass collection. The change order passed 3-0. Public Works Director Benjie Fennell confirmed that "residents may begin placing glass in their recycling bins immediately" in response to a question from Councilmember Christina van Maanen.
Council discussion focused on operational readiness and the no-cost extension. The approval adds glass as an accepted curbside recyclable under the city's contract; staff will coordinate implementation steps with Georgia Waste Systems and public communications to residents about proper glass recycling.
