Yesterday, Gwinnett Superior Court judge Michael Clark dismissed a suit by Red Oak Sanitation claiming the recently adopted garbage plan restricted competition. But, the judge also made it clear that he was none-too-pleased with the new plan and went so far as to call into question its constitutionality. Judge Clark stated, “By no means am I saying the ordinance is constitutional and the settlement is constitutional.” He went on to say, “Can you think of any other state tax that you can collect 18 months in advance? Why not go 24? I mean, is there no limit?”

Attorneys representing both the service providers and the county filed briefs with the court requesting clarification of the judge’s comments regarding the constitutionality of the plan. Judge Clark is reviewing the briefs.

One additional law suit regarding the new trash plan remains in federal court.

More:
• AJC article
• GDP article
• Additional garbage information