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Thursday, January 31, 2013  When Georgians purchase new tires for their vehicles, a $1 per-tire fee is added to the cost.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Some say the most exciting part of buying a live Christmas tree is getting to decorate it, but experts say it's just as important to think ahead and have a proper disposal plan ready.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Updated with video; A town hall meeting was held Saturday morning to discuss the changes to the local Solid Waste Ordinance.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office announces they are continuing a recent service for medication disposal at a more consistant and convenient time.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful is holding a drive for waste.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Prosecutors say an argument over houseguests led a Southern California woman to cut off her estranged husband's penis and put it down a garbage disposal.

Monday, December 21, 2009  A Jacksonville, Fla.-based company is scheduled to meet with Georgia officials to present a plan for stopping a foul odor coming from a landfill.