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Additional Carts
An additional garbage (green) and/or recycling (blue) cart can be purchased at a cost of $70 each. Complete
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Bulk Collection Request
The Department of Public Works provides single-family residents 12 free scheduled bulk pick-up collections
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Can I Retrieve an Item Mistakenly Discarded in Garbage Collected by DPW?
Once the Department of Public Works collects your garbage, any items mistakenly discarded are no longer
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Cardboard Containers and Similar Articles
Pasteboard boxes, cardboard boxes or other similar containers must be prepared in the following manner
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Cart Pick Up
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Christmas Tree Recycling
The Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (KABC) will host their
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Code Enforcement - Graffiti Complaints
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Commercial Dumpsters
The City of Atlanta, Department of Public Works does not provide nor collect commercial dumpsters.
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Contaminated Recycling Cart
A recycling cart is considered to be contaminated when it contains items other than what is authorized
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Damaged Garbage Cart Replacement
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Damaged Recycling Cart Replacement
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Dead Animal Removal
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Dog Waste Disposal
Dog waste can be disposed of with your normal garbage collection. The waste must be placed in a bag before
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Dumpster Violations-SWEET Inspection
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Entire Street Missed - GARBAGE
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Entire Street Missed - Recycling
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Entire Street Missed - Yard Trimming
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Garbage or Recycling Cart Not Properly Placed Back at Curb After Collection
The Solid Waste Department should place your garbage cart and/or recycling cart back at the curb after
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Illegal Dumping
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Information about Building Materials, Construction and Demolition Waste
The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Services, does not collect building material,
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Marta Stop or City of Atlanta Community Garbage BinThat Needs to be Serviced
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Missed Recycling
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Missed Recycling Backyard Service
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Missed Residential Garbage
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Missed Scheduled Bulk Collection
If today is your scheduled pick-up day for bulk collection, please allow until the end of the day for
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Missed Trash Backyard Service
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Missed Yard Trimmings
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Missing Garbage Cart
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Missing Recycling Cart
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Operation Clean Sweep
Operation Clean Sweep (OCS), a proactive City of Atlanta campaign, is designed to address citywide beautification
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Public Space Trash Receptacles
The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works (DPW) services approximately 2,000 citywide public right-of-way
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Recyclable Items
The City of Atlanta collects the following items in the recycle cart: Glass Bottles Jars Metal Aluminum
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Recycling Fee Exemption
A fee of $124.39 per year is established for the provision of recycling services for each single-family
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Removal of Graffiti in the Right of Way (ROW)
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Report Trash, Debris, or Other Issues on Georgia Interstates and Highways
To report trash, debris, clogged storm drains or other issues on interstates and highways, please contact
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Request New or Cancel Backyard Service
The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works (DPW), Solid Waste Service, offers backyard service to
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Request New or Cancel Trash and Recycling Service
NEW SERVICE: If you would like to request new trash and recycling service, please submit the following
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Request to Cancel a Scheduled Bulk Collection
The City of Atlanta's Office of Solid Waste Services schedules 12 bulk collections per year. To cancel
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Right of Way Maintenance (ROW) Litter Removal
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Schedule Trash Removal from a City of Atlanta Exit Ramp
To coordinate removal of trash from City of Atlanta exit ramps, contact the City of Atlanta Department
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What are white goods?
White goods are discarded household appliances including but not limited to refrigerators, ranges, washers,
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What are yard trimmings?
The Department of Public Works no longer provides yard trimming stickers; however, customers can create
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What does the city consider garbage?
Garbage is waste that decays, including: Kitchen and table food wastes Animal or vegetable wastes resulting
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What is household hazardous material?
Household hazardous materials means any discarded liquid, solid, contained gas or sludge, including any
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