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1. What are the fees for garbage pickup that will appear on my water bill from Public Utilities?

A fee of $32.10 pays for twice a week (except holidays) garbage removal, a landfill fee (for garbage and once a week curbside trash removal) and a recycling fee (for once a week recycling service).

2. Why is the fee for recycling included?

Recycling is mandated by the State of Georgia division of Consumer Affairs.

3. Can a resident opt out of paying these fees even if they dispose of their own garbage?

No, these fees support the overall program that keeps the residential areas of the City clean and sanitary and they help offset the rising cost of maintaining a clean and healthy environment within the City of Gainesville.

For answers to questions about your bill from the Department of Water Resources please call customer service at 770-535-6878.