Covington residents rely on efficient and consistent waste management to keep their community clean and sustainable. The city’s sanitation services provide comprehensive trash collection, recycling, and waste disposal solutions that ensure neighborhoods remain tidy and environmentally responsible.
References:
- Official City of Covington Sanitation Services: https://www.cityofcovington.org/index.php?section=sanitation3
- Waste Management Covington Services: https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/ga/covington
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Covington
The City of Covington offers structured waste collection services for all residents within city limits. Each residential unit receives a standardized 95-gallon container specifically numbered and assigned to their address, ensuring organized and efficient trash removal.
Residential Trash Collection
Service Details
- Monthly curbside service cost: $25.00 (included in utility bill)
- Senior citizens (65 and over): Reduced rate of $16.50 per month
- Additional trash cans can be leased for $8.00 per month
Collection Guidelines
- Containers must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on service day
- Containers must be removed by midnight on the same day
- Only city-provided containers are permitted for household garbage
Recycling Services
Recyclables are collected twice weekly:
- Pickup days: Wednesdays and Fridays
- Accepted items:
- Plastic
- Aluminum cans
- Tin cans
- Newspapers
- Magazines
Two convenient recycling centers are available:
- Piper Rd. / Hwy. 36 Center: 10545 Hwy. 36
- Bypass / Flat Shoals Rd. Center: 11575 Covington Bypass Rd.
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Covington offers convenient bulk waste collection:
- Two items per week allowed
- Includes:
- Televisions
- Some appliances
- Furniture
- Computers
Exclusions:
- Refrigerators/freezers (unless doors removed and refrigerants tagged)
- Construction debris
- Remodeling materials
Yard Waste Collection
Guidelines for yard waste pickup:
- Maximum of six cubic yards per week
- Only plant materials accepted
- No debris from tree removal over five inches in diameter
- No plastic or non-biodegradable bags
- Single centralized pile recommended
- Foreign objects not permitted
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Holiday schedules vary:
Thanksgiving Week
- Monday-Wednesday pickups: Normal schedule
- Thursday pickups: Moved to Friday
- Friday pickups: Delayed, allow 36 hours
Christmas Week (2025)
- Specific day adjustments based on Christmas falling on Thursday
- Potential 36-hour delay for Thursday and Friday routes
How to Request Services
Contact Information:
- Phone: 770-385-2000
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 2194 Emory Street NW, Covington, GA 30014
Covington’s comprehensive trash pick up services demonstrate a commitment to community cleanliness and environmental stewardship. By providing structured, reliable waste collection, the city ensures residents enjoy a clean, sustainable living environment.
https://www.cityofcovington.org/index.php?section=sanitation3
Residents or property owners desiring City pick up and disposal of larger amounts of trimmings, brush or limbs can call 770-385-2000 for a pick up cost prior to
https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/ga/covington
WM offers waste collection service throughout Covington, GA and surrounding neighborhoods, including garbage removal, recycling pickup, and more.