Residents of Paulding County and Cobb County have recently learned that a solid waste transfer station is being developed near existing neighborhoods, with construction activity already underway off Reynolds Rd.

Many nearby residents were unaware this project had been approved, and only discovered it after trees were cleared and silt fencing was installed.

According to county project documents, garbage haulers may begin arriving as early as 3:00 AM, raising serious concerns about early morning truck traffic, noise, and overall impact to surrounding communities.

For those unfamiliar, a transfer station is a facility where garbage trucks dump waste so it can be transferred to larger trucks and hauled to a landfill. While these facilities serve a purpose, their location and operation must be handled responsibly—especially when placed close to residential neighborhoods.

We are not opposed to growth or infrastructure improvements. However, we believe residents deserve transparency, communication, and reasonable protections when projects like this are developed near their homes.

We respectfully request that Paulding County address the following concerns:

• Prevent truck staging or queuing before official operating hours
• Ensure all truck routes avoid residential neighborhood roads
• Preserve and expand wooded buffer zones between the facility and nearby homes
• Implement additional visual, noise, and environmental protections
• Provide clear communication to residents regarding traffic volume, operations, and long-term plans

This petition is not about stopping progress—it is about ensuring that progress is done responsibly and with respect for the families and communities who live nearby.

We ask Paulding County leadership to work with residents to protect the quality of life in our neighborhoods.