Atlanta, GA Waste Collection Schedule

City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Office of Solid Waste Services provides comprehensive waste collection to approximately 100,000 single-family residential households within Atlanta city limits: COLLECTION SCHEDULE: - Garbage: Weekly collection in provided trash container - Recycling: Weekly collection in blue cart (same day as garbage) - Yard Waste: Weekly collection in paper bags or labeled containers (same day as garbage) - Bulk Items: On-demand (must schedule in advance) - up to 12 FREE pickups per year IMPORTANT COLLECTION GUIDELINES: - Collection operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM start time - Place all carts and containers curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day - Remove recycling carts by 9:00 AM the day after collection - Do not block sidewalks, driveways, mailboxes, or fire hydrants - Cart handles should face your property - Maintain clearance around carts for automated collection trucks FINDING YOUR COLLECTION DAY: Atlanta uses address-based scheduling. Find your specific collection day by: - Atlanta Solid Waste Services Mobile App (iOS and Android) - SWS Operations Tool: www.atlantaga.gov/solidwaste - ATL311: www.atl311.com or call 311 (inside city limits) / 404-546-0311 (outside) - Enter your address in the Collection Tool for your street's pickup schedule MISSED COLLECTION PROTOCOL: Report missed collections to ATL311 within 48 hours by: - Calling 311 (inside Atlanta) or 404-546-0311 - Online at www.atl311.com - Via Atlanta Solid Waste Services mobile app Collection times vary - allow until end of business day before reporting RECYCLING BEST PRACTICES: - Place items LOOSE in blue cart (never bag recyclables) - Rinse food containers before recycling - Flatten cardboard boxes to save space - Remove lids from bottles and place separately in cart - When in doubt, use the Waste Wizard tool online or in the app - "Wishful recycling" contaminates loads - if unsure, throw it out or take to CHaRM SPECIAL PROGRAMS: - Atlanta Recycles Day: Third Saturday of each month at Greenbriar Mall (tires, electronics, recycling) - CHaRM Facilities: Hard-to-recycle materials by appointment ($0.50/lb for residents) - Keep Atlanta Beautiful: Second Saturday electronics recycling at 320 Irwin Street NE - Bulk Pickup: Schedule up to 12 FREE times per year via ATL311 YARD WASTE REQUIREMENTS: - Use only PAPER BAGS or labeled containers (max 32 gallons) - NO plastic bags accepted for yard waste - Maximum 20 bags per collection without scheduling - Branches must be under 4 feet long and 6 inches diameter - Bags must not exceed 35 pounds when full - Over 20 bags require bulk collection scheduling CART MAINTENANCE: - Report damaged or missing carts to ATL311 - City will repair or replace damaged city-issued carts - Do not overload carts - lid must close completely - Keep cart wheels and handles in good condition - Clean carts regularly to prevent odors and pests MULTI-FAMILY & COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES: Multi-family dwellings, condominiums, townhouses, and commercial properties may have different collection schedules and fee structures. Contact Atlanta Solid Waste Services at 404-546-0311 for information specific to your property type. For comprehensive information, visit www.atlantaga.gov/solidwaste or download the free Atlanta Solid Waste Services mobile app available on iOS and Android app stores.