NEWS BRIEFS: Second waste hauler suspends bulky and yard waste pickup

Waste Management will temporarily suspend bulky item and yard waste pickup in unincorporated Gwinnett County effective Friday, January 7 because of a surge in COVID-19 infections among its workforce. Waste Management will prioritize trash and recycling services.

This change comes as another waste hauler, Republic Services, earlier announced a similar temporarily suspended bulky waste pick-up because of Covid outbreaks. 

Waste Management says that garbage and recycling services will remain the same. “Rest assured, we are working tirelessly to remedy the situation. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we navigate these challenging circumstances.”

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Gwinnett County Transit wins Performance Award

The Georgia Transit Association awarded Gwinnett County Transit (GCT) with the Performance Award for excellent service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Georgia Transit Association acknowledged GCT’s ability to provide premier service without reduction to its local service for customers. GCT offers seven local routes and five express routes, and operates commuter express bus, local bus and paratransit services. GCT continues to operate five express routes to Atlanta and Decatur and seven local routes.

To limit the spread of COVID-19 and when available, hand sanitizer is placed on buses for passengers to use. GCT also deep cleans its buses and vans daily.

Suwanee cited for 13th straight year for good management

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has recognized the City of Suwanee for the 13th consecutive year for its commitment to data-driven government management and reporting with a Certificate of Excellence in Performance Management.

The Certificate of Excellence – the highest certification level – was awarded to just 31 governments across the country. Suwanee was the only jurisdiction in Georgia recognized by ICMA in 2021 for performance management at any level. 

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