Commission picks Ryland Environmental after debate over Saturday hours and bulk pickup

Aug 11, 2026

After a lengthy presentation and Q&A from two bidders, the Ware County Commission awarded the garbage-collection contract to Ryland Environmental with amended monthly-rate terms, citing Saturday transfer-station service and a 300-pound quarterly allowance for residents as deciding benefits.

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The Ware County Commission voted to award the county’s garbage-collection and disposal contract to Ryland Environmental after extended public Q&A and a last-minute amendment to the pricing terms. Commissioners said Ryland’s proposal stood out for an explicit commitment to at least one Saturday per month at the transfer station and a 300-pound quarterly allowance that would help residents dispose of bulky household items.

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