ADS revolving door with local and state government

Not paid enough as an elected official? Apply to Advanced Disposal for a job! Then you can run for the statehouse, win, and sponsor legislation about waste collection! Oh, look: there’s Steve Edwards again.

CummingHome.com updated 25 September 2011 a press release originally published 20 September 2009, Former Mayor Joins the Advanced Disposal Atlanta Marketing Team,

Advanced Disposal Services, Inc., a regional provider of integrated solid waste and recycling collection, transfer, and disposal services, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brett Harrell as the Municipal Marketing & Government Affairs Representative for the Metro-Atlanta area.

Mr. Harrell brings a multitude of experience to his new position having spent time as former Mayor of the City of Snellville where he administered the city’s solid waste and recycling program serving over 6,000 residential stops and 1,000 commercial clients. Under Harrell’s leadership, the city also constructed a $2 million state-of-the-art recycling center expanding services while dramatically reducing the cost of curb-side collection for all residents. In addition to his prior service as Mayor, Harrell also served as a member of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Board and Chaired the Quality Growth Committee. He also served as a member of the Governor’s Congestion Mitigation Task Force, Executive Director of the Evermore Community Improvement District (CID), and a charter member of the Metropolitan Atlanta Mayor’s Association (MAMA). His wealth of community and governmental knowledge is greatly beneficial in growing the Metro Atlanta market area.

Mr. Harrell is actively involved in state and local government and is running for the District 106 seat of the Georgia State House of Representatives. He has had exceptional success in his previous employment endeavors and brings the same responsiveness and commitment to quality service to Advanced Disposal.

And he was elected and sworn in 10 January 2011. So ADS has at least one employee in the statehouse. And he has tried (unsuccessfully) to pass at least one bill related to waste collection, 2013-2014 Regular Session – HB 595 Solid waste management; enforcement authority for collection of taxes, fees or assessments owed for local services; revise. Also, according to GA House PR of 31 January 2011,

The Committee on Assignments announced House committee assignments for the Georgia General Assembly 2011-2012 term. State Representative Brett Harrell (R-Snellville) was appointed to the Regulated Industries, Transportation, and Information & Audits committees. Rep. Steve Davis (R-McDonough), chairman of the Information & Audits Committee, subsequently named Rep. Harrell chairman of the General Government Subcommittee on Information and Audits. Additionally, Rep. Jay Roberts (R-Ocilla), chairman of the House Transportation Committee, placed Rep. Harrell on the Ports and Local Government Subcommittee of the House Transportation Committee.

Back to the CummingHome.com article:

“The significance of dependable garbage collection and recycling services was not among the issues I intended to address when I first entered public office,” said Mr. Harrell. “However, once elected, I learned very quickly how important quality, dependable solid waste, and recycling collections are to citizens and business owners. I am proud to represent Advanced Disposal because I am confident our people will deliver the quality, dependable service your constituents demand and thereby provide another benefit for living and doing business within your community.”

“What attracted us to Brett was that he already had solid contacts throughout the region,” said Advanced Disposal’s Georgia Area Municipal Marketing Manager Steve Edwards. “As a past Mayor and board member of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Brett adds valuable government experience to our team.”

For more information regarding Advanced Disposal, please visit www.AdvancedDisposal.com.

About Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.

Advanced Disposal is a regional environmental services company providing integrated, non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services in the Southeastern United States. Advanced Disposal currently owns and operates commercial, industrial, and residential solid waste collection operations, municipal solid waste landfills, transfer stations, and recycling facilities. Advanced Disposal is dedicated to preserving the environment and ensuring that all operations are conducted in a manner that follows all local, state, and federal laws in regards to environmental protection. Advanced Disposal is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL and has operations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

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