Cullman County is going after three competitors providing residential garbage pickup and dumpster rentals locally, seeking a court order to shut down their operations.

Last week, the Cullman County Commission authorized County Attorney Chad Floyd to file a complaint against the three companies, which were not publicly identified due to the pending litigation. The county contends they are providing services illegally to residents.

“The county passed a resolution years ago that states that the county commission is the sole provider of solid waste collection services within the bounds of Cullman County,” Floyd said. “This is based on a state law that allows commissions to pass such a resolution.”