Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Canton
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, based on your street route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected bi-weekly (every other week) on your assigned collection day for residents who opt into the service.
Yard Waste
Yard waste and brush collection can be scheduled through the Canton Public Works Department by calling 770-720-7674, or dropped off for free at the Ridge Road Collection Site.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential sanitation service is contracted through Waste Pro, which bills residents directly on a quarterly basis in advance.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Discounted rates are available for eligible senior citizens.
Green (96-gallon Waste Pro cart) Bin (Trash)
Place cart at curb by 7:00 AM with the handle facing your house. Must be two feet from vehicles, mailboxes, and other obstacles. Roll carts in by midnight.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Bagged trash
Blue or Green with Blue Lid Bin (Recycling)
Service runs bi-weekly. Thoroughly rinse all aluminum and plastic recyclables before placing them in your bin to prevent bugs and odors. Do not bag recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard & pizza boxes
- ✓Mixed paper (mail, magazines, newspaper)
- ✓Paper based food service packaging
- ✓Cartons
- ✓#1 & #2 plastic bottles/jugs
- ✓Aluminum & steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Aerosol spray cans
- ✕Glass
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Batteries
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Wood
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Cables and hoses
Yard Waste Bin
Provided by the City of Canton Street Department. Leaves and brush must be in separate stacks on the right-of-way. Contractor debris is not accepted. Call (770) 720-7674 to schedule a work order.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush
- ✓Limbs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (Available by request)
Placement
Empty all appliances and remove refrigerator doors for safety. Freon gas must be removed and tagged by a qualified technician. Place bulk items at the curb without blocking the street, sidewalks, or mailboxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Major appliances
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Paint
- ✕ Propane tanks
- ✕ Automotive fluids
Residents must call Waste Pro at (678) 720-2000 to schedule the pickup and confirm if any specific items incur additional disposal fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on or before your normal collection day, your service will run one day behind for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is managed by the City of Canton Street Department; municipal offices are closed on city holidays, delaying leaf and brush work orders.
For example, if the holiday is on a Monday, Monday routes are serviced Tuesday, Tuesday routes on Wednesday, and Friday routes on Saturday. There are no service interruptions for holidays not listed above.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn/Winter
October to JanuaryDuring heavy leaf-drop months, residents doing their own yard work can request leaf pickup from the City of Canton. Remember to keep leaf piles completely separate from brush piles on the right-of-way to ensure successful collection.
Major Holidays
Year-RoundWaste Pro observes six major holidays (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). When a holiday falls on a weekday, all subsequent collections for that week will be delayed by one day.
Severe Weather Prep
Winter/SpringIn the event of severe North Georgia storms or ice, garbage and recycling trucks may be temporarily delayed for safety. Residents are advised to leave their carts safely at the curb until road conditions improve and collection resumes.
Local Tips & Community Info
Canton's Curbside Collection with Waste Pro
Keeping the community of Canton clean relies on a streamlined partnership with Waste Pro, the designated municipal sanitation contractor. Residents are provided with heavy-duty rolling carts for their weekly refuse and recycling needs. It is imperative that your household waste is fully bagged to prevent litter from blowing into the streets during the dumping process. If you recently moved in and do not see a bin, or if your current cart is severely damaged, you must contact Canton City Hall to arrange for a replacement or initial delivery.
Roll-Out Times and Cart Spacing
The automated mechanical trucks used by Waste Pro require specific clearances to operate safely. On your scheduled service day, make sure your bins are pushed to the edge of the street by 6:30 a.m. Position the container so the metal lift bar faces the roadway and the handle points toward your residence. Furthermore, leave a minimum gap of three to four feet between the garbage cart, the recycling bin, and any surrounding obstacles like parked vehicles, mailboxes, or utility poles.
What to Put in Your Recycling Cart
Canton encourages sustainable habits through a comprehensive single-stream recycling program. You can toss flattened corrugated cardboard, empty aluminum beverage cans, and clean plastic jugs directly into your bin without sorting them. However, it is vital to keep all plastic shopping bags, styrofoam, and glass containers out of the curbside recycling stream. Tanglers like hoses or plastic bags can severely damage the sorting facility's machinery, so always leave your recyclables loose rather than bagging them.
Disposing of Yard Trimmings
Landscaping waste is handled on the same day as your regular trash but requires specific preparation. Grass clippings and pine straw should be placed in biodegradable paper lawn bags. If you have trimmed trees or bushes, tie the branches into manageable bundles. These bundles cannot exceed four feet in length or weigh more than 50 pounds, ensuring the sanitation crews can manually lift them into the rear-load trucks without risking injury.
Scheduling Bulky Item Removal
Old mattresses, broken washing machines, and discarded couches cannot simply be left on the curb alongside your daily garbage. Canton homeowners need to contact Waste Pro directly to coordinate a special bulk pickup. Depending on the size and volume of the items, a supplemental fee may be assessed before the truck is dispatched. Planning ahead is essential, as bulk trucks run on different routes than the standard daily garbage collectors.
Drop-off Facilities
Cherokee County Recycling Center
470 Blalock Road, Canton, GA 30115
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does my trash need to be at the curb in Canton?
All garbage and recycling carts must be placed at the edge of the street no later than 6:30 a.m. on your designated Waste Pro collection day.
Can I recycle glass bottles in my curbside cart?
No. Glass containers are strictly prohibited from Canton's curbside single-stream recycling bins because they can break and contaminate other materials.
How do I request a replacement for a broken trash can?
If your Waste Pro container has a broken wheel, cracked lid, or split body, you should contact the City of Canton administrative offices to request a free repair or replacement.