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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 once-weekly (except holidays) garbage removal, a landfill fee and a recycling fee (for once-weekly recycling service).

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

Unfortunately, no. These fees support the overall Solid Waste Division, which keeps the residential areas of the City of Gainesville clean and sanitary. These fees also help offset the rising cost of maintaining a clean and healthy environment within City limits.

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