Purpose and Rationale
The Board of Commissioners of Screven County, Georgia (“BOC”) recognizes that providing adequate collection and disposal of solid waste is essential to serving the best interests of the county’s residents. This service covers both the unincorporated areas of Screven County and those cities or municipalities that elect to participate in the county’s solid waste management program.
All operations related to solid waste management are conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. In addition, it is the policy of the BOC that the costs associated with the solid waste management department should be borne by the residents who utilize these services.
The County does not provide “roll off” dumpster rental services.
Solid Waste Facility
All vehicles transporting materials to the solid waste facility are required to stop at the scale house for weighing both upon entry and exit. The disposal fee for demolition debris and bulk waste is $64 per ton (equivalent to 32 cents per pound). There is no charge for scrap metal or cardboard.
The solid waste facility does not accept tires, limbs, yard debris, paints, or chemicals.
Solid Waste Facility Location
943 Rocky Ford Rd, Sylvania, GA 30467
Dumpster Sites
Regulations
Only household garbage should be placed in collection site dumpsters;
Dumpster sites are for Screven County residents use only;
Do not place any items outside of dumpsters;
The following wastes are NOT accepted at dumpsters:
Commercial Waste
Construction Debris
Furniture
Mattresses
Appliances
Bulky Items
Tires
Dead Animals
Tree Limps and yard debris
Lawn Trimmings
Liquids (Paint, Oil, Fuel, etc.)
Violations
Up to $1,000 fine and/or 90 days of imprisonment for littering dumpster area
Violators will be subject to prosecution
Dumpster areas are under video surveillance