Rockdale County residents have faced ongoing trash collection delays after B&B Sanitation’s two main trucks suffered mechanical breakdowns in late November.

The disruption left all 2,400 customers without service for a week, prompting frustration throughout the community.

While owner Betty Burgess responded swiftly by hiring a third-party hauler and updating customers, some—like Indida Birto—still experienced missed pickups into last week.

These service gaps have cost the company up to 400 customers and about $10,000 in disputed charges.

Burgess pledged both trucks will be back on the road by Monday, reaffirming a strong commitment to resolving the issues.

In the meantime, B&B Sanitation is issuing account credits and personally reaching out to impacted customers, urging locals to report any lingering problems directly.

Rockdale County will launch its annual ‘Bring One for the Chipper’ event, inviting residents to recycle live Christmas trees in an environmentally friendly way.

The program runs from January 3 to January 10, 2026, at the Rockdale Recycling Center on 1200 Sigman Road, with drop-offs accepted daily between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Residents should remove all decorations, lights, tinsel, and stands before bringing their tree for recycling.

The first 50 residents who pre-register and deliver a tree on January 3 will receive a complimentary seedling, courtesy of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Choices include White Oak, Bald Cypress, or Catalpa, subject to availability.

To secure a seedling, email your name, phone number, and desired species to kcrb@rockdalecountyga.gov.

All trees will be chipped and repurposed for local projects, helping to reduce landfill waste and benefit the community.