Yard trimmings are plant debris commonly thrown away while maintaining yards and gardens. The following items are acceptable for curbside yard trimmings collection:
- Leaves
- Grass clippings
- Branches – six (6) inches or less in diameter and four (4) feet or less in length
- Brush
- Flowers
- Roots
- Wood waste
- Sod
- Biodegradable or compostable waste approved for the yard trimmings program
The following items are not acceptable and will not be collected:
- Loose soil
- Food waste
- Plastics and synthetic fibers
- Lumber
- Wood or tree limbs over six (6) inches in diameter or four (4) feet in length
- Human or animal excrement
- Soil contaminated with hazardous materials
Residents may place yard debris and tree branches 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
