By Talore Ruedt
DULUTH, Ga. | In partnership with Republic Services, the City of Duluth will upgrade its waste management system and begin using rolling carts for trash collection. Beginning May 1, 2024, Republic Services will implement the transition from designated trash bags to the standard rolling carts.
As of March 26, over 75 percent of residents have already received their new trash and recycling collection carts. All residents are expected to have their carts by April 1.
Republic Services’ decision to adopt cart-based trash collection within Duluth city limits was made in response to industry trends and safety considerations. The former purple bag system is being phased out industry-wide , plus staffing of two-man trucks has been increasingly difficult. Add in increased traffic concerns, making workers riding on the back of trucks more and more unsafe, so the benefits of this transition include increased capacity for larger households, enhanced recycling capabilities, and improved convenience in waste disposal.
Residents will find the rolling carts give them more capacity, are easier to get to the curb, keep odors contained and materials dry, and keep animals from getting into the trash.
In addition to the transition to cart-based trash collection, Republic Services will be implementing a change to its collection schedule. Starting April 29, weekly trash collection will be five days a week. To assist residents with the transition, Republic Services will be sending out postcards to every resident the week of April 15, providing details on their designated weekly pickup day. This notification will be sent to all residents, even if their pickup day remains unchanged. A color-coded map outlining the service days for each area will also be made available for reference on the City of Duluth website at //duluthga.net/trashservice.
Residents are reminded that cart collection will begin on May 1, 2024. Until then, the purple Duluth trash bags must continue to be used.
Still have questions? Mayor Greg Whitlock will be hosting a special edition of Connect Duluth on Monday, April 1 at 6 p.m.. Connect Duluth is a virtual meeting hosted on Facebook and Youtube where elected officials answer community questions. A representative from Republic Services will join Mayor Whitlock and they will be discussing all things trash! Learn more at //duluthga.net/connectduluth.
For more information on the transition and to review the frequently asked questions, residents are encouraged to visit the City of Duluth website at //duluthga.net/trashservice. The website offers translation options, allowing residents to access the information in over 70 languages.
Residents with further inquiries or in need of assistance are encouraged to contact Republic Services by emailing cityofduluth@republicservices.com
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