As we get closer to Ryland Environmental taking over our solid waste collection services in January, we want to make sure everyone is prepared, and there is no confusion. Ryland will continue to follow our County Code ordinance, so the way you leave your trash out will not change. Ryland suggests putting your trash bins […]
Macon-Bibb County Government offices and courts will be closed Thursday, November 11, 2021, in observance of Veterans Day. For trash and recycling collection, your days will not change. Both Waste Management and Ryland Environmental will pick up on their usual routes. The Solid Waste Department will be closed that day, but will resume yard and bulk waste […]
As the Human Resources Department wrapped up Open Enrollment last month, we could not have done it without the help of some key employees who made this process smooth for everyone. This week, we are spotlighting Benefits Analyst Stacy Brown Siegle. “During the process, Mrs. Siegle arrived early, left late, answered questions, and assisted those who were enrolling for their […]
We get an extra hour of sleep this weekend! As everyone sets their clocks back one hour Saturday night, the Fire Department is reminding everyone to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. On Wednesday, November 3, Fire Educator Sgt. Jeremy Webb led a demonstration at the Fire Department’s Training Center to show just how […]
On Tuesday, November 2, the voters of Macon-Bibb County overwhelmingly approved an Other Local Option Sales Tax (OLOST), a one penny sales tax to fund government services and that will ultimately roll back property taxes nearly 40%. Almost 81% of voters approved the OLOST. “Tuesday was a great day in Macon-Bibb County, and I want […]
During the month of October, Heard Elementary School wanted to do something special to help those in need, so they came up with Socktober. Every day, students from all grades would bring new socks of different colors and sizes and drop them into a collection box. Throughout the month, students collected more than 100 pairs […]
We all want to do our best to protect our environment and planet. Recycling is one way to do that, but if you’re recycling incorrectly, you could harm our planet and ruin someone else’s efforts to protect it. As Ryland Environmental transitions to collecting all trash, yard debris, bulk waste, and recycling in Macon-Bibb County, […]
High schools in the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) took a tour of the Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN), as well as two airport industries. GCAPS is a statewide program though the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) that local governments can participate in to encourage the youth to enter into public service. […]
From NewTown Macon: With funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Prince Foundation, and the Bailey Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, and in partnership with the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages, NewTown Macon just completed the second round of the Downtown Diversity Initiative. Today, NewTown Macon and the […]
As we transition into using service from Ryland Environmental for all trash, recycling, yard debris, and bulk waste collections, we want to make sure everyone knows the right way to dispose of these items. At 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 2, Ryland and the Solid Waste Department will hold a demonstration to showcase recycling. It’s […]
