Browse Cities in Georgia
Sorted alphabetically (A-Z)
Acworth
30101, 30102
Albany
31701, 31702, ...
Alpharetta
30004, 30005, ...
Athens
30601, 30602, ...
Atlanta
30303, 30305, ...
Augusta
30805, 30901, ...
Brookhaven
30319, 30324, ...
Calhoun
30701, 30703
Candler-McAfee
30032
Canton
30114, 30115, ...
Carrollton
30112, 30116, ...
Cartersville
30120, 30121
Chamblee
30341
Columbus
31901, 31903, ...
Conyers
30012, 30013, ...
Dalton
30720, 30721, ...
Decatur
30030, 30032, ...
Douglasville
30122, 30133, ...
Duluth
30096, 30097
Dunwoody
30338, 30346, ...
East Point
30344, 30364
Evans
30809
Fayetteville
30214, 30215
Gainesville
30501, 30503, ...
Griffin
30223, 30224
Hinesville
31313, 31314
Holly Springs
30114, 30115, ...
Johns Creek
30005, 30022, ...
Kennesaw
30144, 30152, ...
Kingsland
31548
LaGrange
30240, 30241
Lawrenceville
30043, 30044, ...
Mableton
30126
Macon-Bibb County
31201, 31204, ...
Marietta
30006, 30008, ...
Martinez
30907
McDonough
30252, 30253
Milton
30004, 30009
Newnan
30263, 30264, ...
Peachtree City
30269
Peachtree Corners
30071, 30092, ...
Perry
31069
Pooler
31322
Powder Springs
30127
Redan
30074, 30088
Richmond Hill
31324
Rome
30161, 30165
Roswell
30075, 30076, ...
Sandy Springs
30319, 30327, ...
Savannah
31401, 31404, ...
Smyrna
30080, 30081, ...
Snellville
30039, 30078
South Fulton
30213, 30268, ...
St. Marys
31558
Statesboro
30458, 30459, ...
Stockbridge
30281
Stonecrest
30038, 30058, ...
Sugar Hill
30518
Suwanee
30024
Tucker
30084, 30085
Union City
30291
Valdosta
31601, 31602, ...
Villa Rica
30180
Warner Robins
31088, 31093, ...
Winder
30680
Woodstock
30188, 30189
Waste Management & Recycling in Georgia
Solid waste management across Georgia is regulated by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) under the Department of Natural Resources [1.1.3], while day-to-day collection is managed by county public works departments and private haulers like Waste Management and Republic Services. The state enforces the Solid Waste Management Act, which aims to reduce reliance on landfills through local municipal planning and community recycling programs.
Georgia has distinct state-level regulations that impact curbside collection. The state heavily emphasizes diverting organic waste and problem materials from standard municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills. This includes strict statewide rules restricting yard trimmings disposal to dedicated yard trimmings waste landfills and rigorous tracking programs for scrap tires to prevent illegal dumping.
State Waste Initiatives
Yard Trimmings Restrictions
Under Georgia law, yard waste—such as leaves, grass clippings, and tree limbs—must be disposed of in specific yard trimmings waste landfills, not mixed with general waste. Local municipalities require residents to separate yard debris for dedicated brush collection, where it is diverted for mulching or composting.
Scrap Tire Management Program
The Georgia EPD Tire Management Unit strictly enforces regulations on scrap tires to prevent illegal tire dumps, which create severe fire and environmental hazards. Residents cannot put tires in regular curbside bins; they must be taken to permitted recycling centers or retail drop-offs where a statewide tire fee funds abatement and recycling initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I throw away yard clippings in my regular trash bin in Georgia?
No. Georgia state regulations require yard trimmings to be disposed of in specialized yard trimmings waste landfills, separated from general solid waste [1.1.1]. You must use designated paper lawn bags or personal yard waste bins for specialized brush collection, ensuring the material is handled properly.
What should I do with old car tires in Georgia?
Tires cannot go in your curbside trash. They must be taken to a permitted scrap tire sorting facility or retailer. The state collects a fee on new tire sales to fund the Solid Waste Trust Fund Grant Program, which supports tire cleanup, abatement, and statewide recycling efforts.