Effective February 16, 2026, bulk collections will be scheduled on your regular weekly collection day. Bulk collections still must be scheduled.
Please place garbage/recycling carts and yard trimmings (on yard trimming collection weeks) at least six (6) feet away from bulk items at curbside. Carts, yard trimmings and bulk placed too close together may result in one or both being delayed.
Yard trimming collections are collected bi-weekly.
If today is your scheduled pick-up day for bi-weekly collection, please allow until 3:30 PM for collection to be completed.
If it is after 3:30 PM and YOUR YARD TRIMMINGS WERE NOT COLLECTED, you may contact ATL311 at 404-546-0311 or create a request by completing the form below.
To determine your service day, please visit the Waste Wizard and select the ‘My Schedule’ tab. If you would like to receive weekly reminders of your collection day and other SWS notifications, visit the Waste Wizard, enter your address and select GET A REMINDER!
Residents may place yard debris and tree branches (cut to a maximum of six (6) inches in diameter and four (4) feet in length) in the following bags or containers for curbside collection:
- BROWN disposable yard trimming bags that do not exceed 35 lbs. in weight (maximum of 20 per collection)
- Reusable yard trimming bags marked REUSABLE YARD TRIMMING BAG
- A container marked YARD TRIMMINGS on four sides that does not exceed 32 gallons. City of Atlanta garbage/recycling carts should not be used for yard trimmings.
For 21 or more bags, schedule a bulk collection for proper disposal. Per City code Sec. 130-40 (c)(4), contractors are responsible for removing all yard debris generated from landscaping and tree trimming/removal.
City of Atlanta residents (no businesses) may also drop off yard debris at Hartsfield Landfill, 2175 James Jackson Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday – 9:00 am to 4:30 pm / Saturday – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
