AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta officials are offering updates on the trash collection and recycling plans as the city shifts some of the services to a new provider .

One of the more notable changes is the start of the non-mandatory recycling program .

Trash customers may experience a short delay in cart removal and replacement, the city says.

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If you need a replacement cart, it will be provided within four weeks.

A second cart may be requested for an additional cost.

New rates are:

Residential 95-gallon cart: $374.50

Residential 65-gallon cart: $294.38

Non-residential service: $

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