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Bulk Trash Pickup in Atlanta, GA — 2026 Schedule & Rules
Atlanta bulk trash: Scheduled curbside by request on the regular weekly collection day
Bulk collections must be scheduled through Atlanta 311 / Solid Waste Services. The official ATL311 article says bulk collections can only be scheduled by the resident of the reported location, and the resident can contact ATL311 at 404-546-0311; the article does not show the full online steps in the extracted content. After scheduling, if an email address is provided, the resident receives an email confirmation showing the collection day. Official source: ATL311 Bulk Collection Request, ATL311 Missed Scheduled Bulk Collection
Atlanta bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | Scheduled curbside by request on the regular weekly collection day |
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| How to schedule | Bulk collections must be scheduled through Atlanta 311 / Solid Waste Services. The official ATL311 article says bulk collections can only be scheduled by the resident of the reported location, and the resident can contact ATL311 at 404-546-0311; the article does not show the full online steps in the extracted content. After scheduling, if an email address is provided, the resident receives an email confirmation showing the collection day. Official source: ATL311 Bulk Collection Request, ATL311 Missed Scheduled Bulk Collection |
| How often / limits | Single-family residents get 12 free scheduled bulk pick-up collections per year. If the 12-collection limit is exceeded, the resident is charged $343.10. The city also notes bulk collections are scheduled on the regular weekly collection day. Official source: ATL311 Bulk Collection Request, ATL311 What is my Solid Waste Collection Day? |
| Where to place items | Bulk items must be left curbside in the front of the property. Items should be placed at least 6 feet away from garbage/recycling carts and yard trimmings so one or both are not delayed. If items are not in the front of the property on the scheduled day, that counts against the 12 free collections. Official source: ATL311 Bulk Collection Request, ATL311 What is my Solid Waste Collection Day?, ATL311 Missed Scheduled Bulk Collection |
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What you can & can’t put out in Atlanta
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
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| Official ATL311 pages confirm the program collects bulk items at curbside and include examples such as household furniture, outdoor furniture, clothing, green waste that is properly bagged, and sticks and limbs bundled to no more than four feet; the city also collects regular residential recycling items in the blue cart, including glass, metal, paper, cartons, plastic bottles/containers 1-5 and 7, cardboard, and similar recyclables. Official sources: ATL311 Bulk Collection Request, ATL311 Recyclable Items, ATL311 Missed Recycling | Atlanta says bulk collections do not take items from vacant properties, eviction cleanouts, contractor debris, auto parts including tires, or building/construction materials. Recycling pages also say empty plastic bags or bags containing other items will cause the recycling cart not to be collected, and Orange Hefty Energy Bags should not be placed in the recycling cart. Official source: ATL311 Missed Scheduled Bulk Collection, ATL311 Missed Recycling |
Regular trash & recycling in Atlanta
| Trash | Atlanta’s regular garbage service is collected weekly. ATL311 says residents receive garbage service on their scheduled weekly collection day, and bulk collections are tied to that same weekly day. Official source: ATL311 What is my Solid Waste Collection Day? |
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| Recycling | Atlanta’s recycling service is collected weekly on the same day as scheduled garbage collection. The city uses a blue recycling cart and collects glass, metal, paper, cartons, plastic bottles/containers numbered 1-5 and 7, cardboard, and similar recyclables. Official source: ATL311 Missed Recycling, ATL311 Recyclable Items |
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Atlanta 2026 holiday trash schedule
The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works (Office of Solid Waste Services) observes certain holidays with a one-day collection delay for the remainder of the week. Official holiday-specific schedules are published on ATL311.com and the SWS Holiday Collection Schedule page. Based on confirmed city Instagram posts and the 2025–2026 pattern, the city observes major federal holidays with a one-day shift; some holidays like Labor Day result in no collection that day with the week resuming Monday after.
| New Year's DayThu, Jan 1, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
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| Memorial DayMon, May 25, 2026 | Schedule changes No pickup that Monday; the whole week slides one day forward. |
| Independence DaySat, Jul 4, 2026 | Confirm locally Likely a one-day delay — confirm your pickup day on the official site. |
| Labor DayMon, Sep 7, 2026 | Schedule changes No pickup that Monday; routes resume the following week. |
| ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
| Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026 | Schedule changes Friday pickup slides to Saturday. Mon–Thu unaffected. |
Some Atlanta holidays vary by neighborhood or route and could not be confirmed for every 2026 date. Use the official source below or your city app to confirm your exact pickup day before a holiday week. Official Atlanta holiday schedule →
Atlanta bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Atlanta?
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
What items will Atlanta NOT take?
Official Atlanta resources
Rules and schedules for Atlanta, Georgia are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change.
We verify against official city sources, but always confirm current details on the official Atlanta pages linked above before scheduling.