Norcross is a member of MEAG Power (Municipal Electric Associate of Georgia) from which the City purchases power for resale to City customers. Approximately 3,900 customers are served by Norcross' electric distribution utility. The city maintains 84 miles of electric lines. The City's electrical service was established by territorial agreements in 1973. Norcross' territory is mostly within the existing city limits. The City may bid on providing electric service to large users outside this designated service area if the customer is projectd to have a load of 900 kW or more. The major potential for significant growth in the customer base of the electric system is to develop a strengthened commecial and increased residential base. Norcross operates a water distribution and wastewater collection system for residents of the City. Approximately 55 miles of water mains and 49 miles of sewer lines are maintained by City staff. Wholesale water is purchased under contract with Gwinnett County and wastewater treatment is provided under an agreement with Gwinnett County. The city serves over 1,900 water customers and provides sewer colelction to more than 1,825 households. In 1988, Norcross converted from a Ctiy operated solid waste collection system to a privately operated system. The City offers refuse collection through a contractual agreement with Advanced Disposal for both residential and business collection. Residential collection is done once weekly at the curb. Back door or side yard pickup is provided to residential customers who are disabled or inform when no able-bodied household member exists. Medical certification is required for this service. Commercial dumpster customers may be serviced from one to six times per week based on the volume of waste generated. Norcross has adopted an ordinance making residential recycling of newspaper, plastics, aluminum, and tin mandantory. The recyclable material is separated by the customer from other waste products. Residential recycyling is picked up every Monday. Commercial recycling programs are being developed. Yard waste is also collected by Advance Disposal. Pick up is scheduled for Monday of each week at curbside. Application for service |
