Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, healthy communities, and DeKalb County provides comprehensive sanitation services to ensure residents have reliable trash pickup and disposal options. Understanding the local collection procedures can help homeowners efficiently manage their household waste while contributing to environmental sustainability.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in DeKalb County
Residential Trash Collection Procedures
DeKalb County provides county-issued 95-gallon roll carts for household garbage collection. Residents must follow specific guidelines to ensure proper pickup:
- Garbage must be placed in secure, durable plastic bags
- Bags should be free of liquids
- Only county-issued roll carts will be serviced
- Roll carts cannot be placed curbside before 7 p.m. the day before collection
- Carts must be available by 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day
- Carts must be returned home within 24 hours after servicing
Recycling Services
The county offers single-stream recycling with specific guidelines:
- Use county-issued recycling roll carts
- Recyclable materials should be commingled and loosely placed
- Up to 10 flattened cardboard boxes will be collected
- Unflattened boxes may incur a special collection fee
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Bulky item collection is included in residential annual assessment fees and includes:
- Furniture
- Mattresses and box springs
- Household appliances
- Playground equipment
- Lawn mowers
- Hand tools and accessories
Collection typically occurs within 5-7 business days after reporting items to Sanitation at (404) 294-2900.
Yard Waste Collection
Yard debris collection has specific requirements:
- Accepted materials: grass clippings, leaves, twigs, branches, tree parts
- Use approved 20-40 gallon receptacles with handles
- Biodegradable paper bags are acceptable
- Plastic bags will not be collected
- Branches must be:
- Trimmed of twigs and leaves
- Cut to maximum 4 feet in length
- Bundled and tied
- Stacked neatly at the curb
Special Collection Services
For items not included in standard pickup, special collection services are available for a fee, including:
- Tires
- Construction materials
- Rocks, dirt, concrete
- Metal fences
- Decking
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
While specific holiday schedules were not detailed in the sources, residents are advised to contact the Sanitation Division at (404) 294-2900 for any holiday-related collection changes.
How to Request Services
For missed collections or special pickup requests:
- Call Sanitation Division: (404) 294-2900
- Missed collections are typically serviced by the following Friday
- Contact customer service for special collection assessments
DeKalb County provides comprehensive waste management services designed to keep the community clean and environmentally responsible. By following these guidelines, residents can ensure efficient trash pickup and contribute to the county’s waste management efforts.
For the most up-to-date information, always contact the DeKalb County Sanitation Division directly at (404) 294-2900 or visit their official website.
https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/sanitation/collection-procedures
All household garbage must be free of liquids and placed in secure, durable plastic bags prior to placement in county-issued roll carts.
https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/sanitation/residential-special-collection
Household garbage must be placed at the curb before 7 am on a resident’s scheduled collection day, and should not block mailboxes, driveways, sidewalks,