Dekalb County Trash and Recycling Collection Schedules

Living in Dekalb County, Georgia? Wondering when your trash and recycling will get picked up? This guide provides an overview of trash and recycling collection schedules in Dekalb County, including regular collection days, holiday schedules, bulk item pickup, and more.

Regular Trash and Recycling Collection

Trash and recycling collection in Dekalb County occurs once a week on your designated collection day. Here’s an overview:

• Trash – Collected once weekly. Must be placed curbside in County-issued carts before 7AM on your pickup day.

• Recycling – Collected once weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup. Place recyclables loose in your County-issued recycling bin.

• Yard Trimmings – Collected once weekly on the same day as regular trash. Place leaves, grass clippings, branches, etc. in paper bags or reusable containers curbside.

To find your designated collection day, enter your address on the Dekalb County Collection Day Lookup. Trash and recycling are collected between 7AM-7PM.

Trash Cart Size

Standard trash carts in Dekalb County are 96 gallons. You can request a smaller 64 gallon cart if 96 gallons is too large for your household’s needs. Call 404-294-2900 to request a cart size change.

Missed Collections

If your trash or recycling is not collected on your scheduled pickup day, report the missed collection by 5PM the next business day. Call 404-294-2900 or submit a missed collection form on the Dekalb County Sanitation website.

Holiday Collection Schedules

Trash and recycling pickup is suspended on major holidays. If your regular collection day falls on or after a holiday, pickup is delayed by one day that week.

Here are the observed holidays that affect pickup in Dekalb County:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

For example, if your regular pickup is Monday and a holiday falls on Monday, your pickup will be delayed to Tuesday that week. View the official Dekalb County holiday collection schedule for exact dates.

Bulk Item Pickup

Dekalb County offers curbside bulk item pickup for large household items that cannot fit inside your regular trash cart. This includes:

• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Appliances
• Up to four tires

To schedule a bulk item pickup:

1. Call 404-294-2900 at least 24 hours before your regular collection day. Provide details on your items.

2. Place items curbside before 7AM on your pickup day. Separate from regular household trash.

3. Bulk items must be less than four feet long to be collected curbside. For items over four feet, you must call to schedule a special pickup.

Yard Trimmings Collection

Yard trimmings like leaves, grass clippings, and branches are collected weekly on your regular pickup day. Here are the guidelines:

• Place yard trimmings in paper lawn/leaf bags or reusable containers (max 32 gallons).
• Branches must be tied in bundles less than four feet long and two feet in diameter.
• No plastic bags are accepted.

Yard trimming collection is suspended for two weeks in January and February due to low volumes. Check the collection calendar for exact dates.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Hazardous household items like chemicals, batteries, propane tanks, and more cannot be disposed of on your regular collection day. Dekalb County offers hazardous waste drop-off events throughout the year.

Upcoming hazardous waste events are posted on the Dekalb County Sanitation Office events page.

Electronics Recycling

Electronics like TVs, computers, and printers cannot be placed in your curbside recycling. Dekalb County offers e-waste drop-off locations to recycle electronics responsibly.

Find a Dekalb County e-waste drop-off site near you.

Additional Recycling Programs

Beyond curbside recycling, Dekalb County offers recycling for:

• Textiles – Clothing, shoes, linens, towels, and more can be recycled via donation boxes at Dekalb County fire stations.

• Cooking Oil – Cooking oil can be recycled at Dekalb County drop-off sites. Keep oil separate from other recyclables.

• Paper Shredding – Free paper shredding events are held periodically. See the event calendar for upcoming shredding events.

• Medication Disposal – Unused medication can be safely disposed of in drop boxes at Dekalb County Police Precincts. Keep medicines in original containers.

Contact Information

Contact the Dekalb County Sanitation Division with any questions about trash and recycling collection:

Phone: 404-294-2900

Website: www.dekalbcountyga.gov/sanitation

Twitter: @DKalbSanitation

Knowing the Dekalb County trash and recycling collection schedule helps ensure your waste is disposed of properly. Use this guide as a reference to stay up-to-date on regular pickups, holidays, bulk items, and more.