Commissioners approve trash and waste disposal fee increase in metro Atlanta county

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA — Douglas County commissioners have voted to increase trash and waste disposal fees, citing the state government’s plans to eliminate the penny as a contributing factor.

Transfer fees for refuse will rise from $59 per ton to $60 per ton, while disposal fees for construction and demolition materials will increase from $78 per ton to $80 per ton.

County officials say the changes are aimed at helping to ensure a balanced budget.