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Sumter County Water Authority Board member raises concerns over $1.1 million in unpaid garbage bills

A Sumter County Water Authority Board member is raising concerns about more than $1 million in unpaid garbage bills.

Garbage bills to rise by 65% in Jefferson County, as local governments across Alabama struggle with inflation

Jefferson County families will see a 65% increase in their quarterly garbage bills, under an emergency contract amendment with AmWaste approved on Thursday. The Jefferson County Commission’s vote comes as cities and counties across Alabama are seeing major increases in the cost of garbage collection.