PUBLIC
WORKS
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Public Works Director, James Adams, 105 Gordon Street, Elberton, GA
30635, 706-213-3100 or
706-213-3190,
jadams@cityofelberton.net
The Public Works Department is comprised of 7 divisions:
Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance
Leaf and Limb Division
Large volumes of leaf and limb materials being placed on the streets of
Elberton have
prompted the Elberton City council to make a change in leaf and limb
regulations.
The City is trying to control the amount of material deposited on
streets in order to
keep the street crews on schedule.
The City will pick up residential yard clipping from contractors and
yard clippings from residents as long as the debris conforms to the
specifications below.
Items Allowed
Curbside and Size Requirements:
Leaves, straw, hedge, shrub, tree trimmings,
grass, rocks and other inert materials resulting from general
residential yard cleaning will be picked up once a week. The size of the
pile must be NO LARGER than follows-- ten feet long, five feet high and
five feet across. Limbs will no larger than
six inches in diameter and six feet in length.
If your debris pile is larger than specified above, you may place it out
on the street over several weeks so that you are in compliance or call
and the City will designate a location for you to take your materials.
Please call 213-3190 for information.
Items Not Allowed on the Street:
Stumps, large rocks, debris from
any large tree cutting, debris from large scale landscaping projects or
debris from commercial establishments. Remember, yard items are not
allowed to be mixed with municipal soled waste or placed in poly-karts.
Items may not be burned without express permission from the City of
Elberton. Large appliances and metal items will be picked up by
appointment only.
Policy effective date: Jan. 1, 2004
Residential Solid Waste Division
This Division is the sole provider of solid
waste collection to all citizens within the City of Elberton.
Residential customers are served through once-weekly curbside pickups
utilizing a roll out Poly-Kart system. The current rate is $10.50 per
month for collection plus a $3.00 per month surcharge to pay tipping
fees imposed by the Elbert County Board of Commissioners.
Poly-Karts should be put
on the street by 7:00 am the day of pickup, and removed from the street
the same day.
The City provides one (1), ninety (90) gallon
Poly-Kart at no charge, however, if one cart is not sufficient to
contain household waste between pickups, additional Poly-Karts may
be purchased at a cost of $80.00 plus an additional monthly collection
charge per Poly-Kart.
Commercial Solid Waste Division
This Division is the sole provider of solid
waste collection to commercial and industrial customers within the City
limits. Commercial collection rates are based on the size of the
dumpster and range from $15.00 to $54.00 per month for once per week
pickups. Surcharges will be equal to monthly pickup rates to pay
tipping fees imposed by the Elbert County Board of Commissioners.
All dumpsters must be
leased or purchased from the City of Elberton. New customers should
contact the Public Works Department to discuss the size dumpster needed.
Once a size is determined dumpster pad
guidelines must be
followed.
Commercial and Industrial customers are
required to provide rear loader containers that are compatible with the
City's collection equipment and in sufficient number to contain solid
waste between pickups. The customer may purchase a container from any
preferred source or from the City at the following rates:
Rates:
Note: Rates are monthly and included on Utility bill
| |
1x |
Surcharge |
2x |
Surcharge |
3x |
Surcharge |
|
2 Cubic Yard |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
$28.00 |
$28.00 |
$41.00 |
$41.00 |
|
4 Cubic Yard |
$28.00 |
$28.00 |
$54.00 |
$54.00 |
$80.00 |
$80.00 |
|
6 Cubic Yard |
$41.00 |
$41.00 |
$80.00 |
$80.00 |
$119.00 |
$119.00 |
|
8 Cubic Yard |
$54.00 |
$54.00 |
$106.00 |
$106.00 |
$158.00 |
$158.00 |
|
4x |
Surcharge |
5x |
Surcharge |
|
|
$54.00 |
$54.00 |
$67.00 |
$67.00 |
|
|
$106.00 |
$106.00 |
$132.00 |
$132.00 |
|
|
$158.00 |
$158.00 |
$197.00 |
$197.00 |
|
|
$210.00 |
$210.00 |
$262.00 |
$262.00 |
|
Cemetery and Parks Division
The City of Elberton
owns and operates two cemeteries, Elmhurst Cemetery and Lincoln Heights
Cemetery. Cemetery personnel dig graves for burials and mow the
expansive grounds. The grounds are staffed five days a week and
accessible to the public seven days a week until dark.
Elmhurst Cemetery
is located on North Oliver Street. The grounds are a peaceful and
beautiful place to walk. The gazebo is a wonderful place to take a break
after strolling through the cemetery.
Lincoln Heights Cemetery
is located on Lincoln Avenue. Make sure to admire the beautiful granite
monuments during your walk through Lincoln Heights Circle.
Lots available in Elmhurst and Lincoln Heights Cemeteries
To purchase a lot, please contact Public Works at 706-213-3100 or
706-283-7208, Monday – Friday, 7 am – 4 pm or stop by the Cemetery
Office located at the rear of Elmhurst Cemetery.
|
Interments |
$500 |
|
After hours |
$100 |
|
Lots sold |
$600 |
|
Memorial
permits |
$27.00 |
|
Lot easements |
45.00 |
|
Cremation |
$250.00 |
Recycling Division
This Division is charged with the collection
and marketing of recyclable materials. The Recycling Division was
created to ensure that Elberton meets state provisions and to help
preserve natural resources.
The Recycling Center is located on MLK
Boulevard. Any inquiries or requests for service may be addressed by
phoning 706-213-3180 or 706-213-3100.
The City of Elberton operates a curbside
recycling program for the residents of Elberton.
Recyclables are picked up at curbside each Wednesday throughout the
city.
QUICK TIP:
MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING INCLUDE:
Plastic wrappers, paper food wrappers, plastic containers not labeled
with recycling symbol numbers.
