Demorest council approves hauling wastewater solids to Homer landfill when local site unavailable

The city's wastewater treatment plant now has council approval to send solids to a landfill in Homer as a backup option, a move that could add to disposal costs.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomAdded to archive September 30, 2026

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April 1, 2025: WWTP solids disposal

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The council then voted 4-0 to approve transporting solids to the Waste Management Landfill in Homer on days when the Habersham landfill is unavailable.

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Demorest's city council took up the disposal of solids from its wastewater treatment plant at its April 1 work session and regular meeting.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 4.1.25 CC RS Agenda Updated.pdf City Council Agenda — 4.1.25 WS Agenda Updated.pdf

During the work session, officials discussed that using the Waste Management Landfill in Homer could increase the solids disposal budget line item by approximately $10,000 to $15,000.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 4.1.25 WS Minutes FINAL.pdf

The council then voted 4-0 to approve transporting solids to the Waste Management Landfill in Homer on days when the Habersham landfill is unavailable.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 4.1.25 CC RS Minutes FINAL.pdf

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April 1, 2025Approved

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WWTP solids disposal - hauling to Waste Management Landfill in Homer when Habersham landfill unavailable

The motion to allow transportation of solids to the Waste Management Landfill in Homer on days when the Habersham landfill is unavailable was unanimously approved (4-0).

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