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By J.D. Devine
Bullock County residents have concerns regarding litter and trash that can be found on public streets and in residential areas throughout the county. This comes as residents have made other complaints related to the county’s garbage pickup services recently.
The Herald spoke with a number of residents who share concerns that littering has become a major problem plaguing Bullock County.
Sharon, who lives in South Bullock County, said, “The litter is bad” in the south area of Bullock County.
Tiffany expressed concerns about litter within the City of Union Springs, saying, “It’s bad everywhere in Union Springs.”
Another resident, Barbara, noted that “a lot of drainages are clogged up but besides this, I think we are ok. Not fine, but OK.”
The complaints come after numerous residents expressed frustration with the county’s garbage pickup services. Some residents, however, expressed an added frustration that others have turned to littering instead of disposing of their trash properly.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Litter can serve as a breeding ground for bacteria and can spread disease through direct or indirect contact with humans.” Additionally, problems with litter can clog storm drains and cause flooding.
Some residents are calling on county officials to address the problem while others hope that the residents of Bullock County will come together to limit the amount of garbage strewn throughout the public streets and residential areas.
Bullock County officials say that garbage pickup should be running smoothly and on schedule this week. This is after a broken-down truck and other issues led to trash cans piling up all throughout the county recently, according to county officials.
The Bullock County Commission recently addressed issues with its garbage pickup at its July 11 meeting. One commissioner recommended that the county hire a part-time driver to alleviate some of the problems. The commission chose to table the question until the next meeting because there were questions regarding the salary for the proposed position.
The Bullock County Solid Waste Department, which handles trash pickup in the county, wants concerned citizens to attend the County Commission meetings so that a comprehensive plan to address any issues can be discussed in an open and public forum.
The Bullock County Commission meets in the basement of the Bullock County Courthouse, located at 217 Prairie Street North, in Union Springs, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. The agenda-setting session begins at 8:30 a.m. and the formal meeting begins at 10:00 a.m.
Even if the garbage pickup service is running on time, the question of how to combat the county’s problems with litter remains.
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