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:

• Administration
• Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance
     Leaf and Limb
• Residential Solid Waste Pickup
• Commercial Solid Waste Pickup
• Cemetery and Parks
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Recycling

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 listed here.

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.