Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Conyers
Georgia municipal collections typically run weekly. Your exact service day is determined by your local county or city zoning schedule.
State Mandate
EPD laws restrict yard trimmings from being mixed with general household garbage.
Green Bin (Trash)
All household trash must be contained within the 95-gallon green roll cart. Do not place carts in ditches to avoid impeding stormwater flow.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-hazardous household debris
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables loosely in the 65-gallon blue cart. Residential garbage is collected Monday/Tuesday, while recycling is collected on Thursday/Friday depending on your route.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum beverage cans
- ✓Steel cans
- ✓Tin cans
- ✓Newspapers
- ✓Cartons (milk, juice, soup, broth, wine)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Glass bottles (often excluded or require drop-off)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
Yard Waste Bin
Rake leaves to the curb (not in the ditch) for the vacuum truck. Ensure leaves are free of limbs and grass clippings. Limbs and brush are picked up curbside once a week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Loose leaves (during vacuum season)
- ✓Large limbs cut into 4 to 6-foot sections
- ✓Shrubbery clippings
- ✓Vines
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your designated street pickup day
Placement
Place items curbside, completely clear of the street, sidewalks, and drainage ditches. Do not block utility meters or mailboxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Old appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers)
- ✓ Furniture (couches, mattresses, chairs)
- ✓ Large tree limbs (cut to 4-6 feet)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Commercial dumping
There is no charge for standard residential appliance and furniture removal provided by the city.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday collections falling on a Monday or Friday are uniquely shifted to be picked up on Wednesday of that same week. For example, a Monday Memorial Day route is serviced on Wednesday.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush and bulky item collections may also be shifted or delayed slightly due to the Wednesday catch-up schedule for main garbage and recycling routes.
Some holidays, like MLK Jr. Day, President's Day, Juneteenth, and Christmas Eve, do not typically alter the sanitation schedule. Always check the official city holiday calendar to verify your week's changes.
Observed Holidays
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Keep Grass Clippings Out of Leaf Piles
The city's specialized leaf vacuum equipment is strictly for loose leaves. Do not mix grass clippings into your curbside leaf piles, as this can damage the machinery and delay route times.
Keep the Stormwater Ditches Clear
Never place your roll carts, yard brush, or leaf piles in the drainage ditches. Obstructing these pathways impedes stormwater flow and can cause localized street flooding during Georgia's heavy rainstorms.
Separate Limbs from Loose Leaves
If you are utilizing the leaf vacuum service, make sure the piles are completely free of sticks, limbs, and solid debris. Limbs should be cut to 4 to 6 feet and placed in a separate pile for the brush route.
Seasonal Information
Fall
October to DecemberThe continuous leaf vacuum route begins in mid-to-late October. Due to high volumes, crews may not finish a route in a single day and will resume where they left off the following morning.
Winter
January to FebruaryThe leaf collection route continues to operate steadily until leaf volumes decrease heavily in February. Continue to rake leaves to the curb edge, clear of storm drains.
Spring/Summer
March to SeptemberDuring the warmer growing months, the leaf vacuum is operated on a strict as-needed basis rather than a continuous daily route. Brush and limb pickup remains available weekly.
About Conyers Waste Management
Comprehensive Municipal Waste Services in Conyers
Residents living within the city limits of Conyers benefit from directly managed curbside solid waste services. This all-inclusive program, covered under the annual tax bill, provides weekly garbage removal, dedicated curbside recycling, and yard refuse collection. The city supplies households with a 95-gallon green garbage receptacle and a 65-gallon blue recycling roll cart at no extra cost, ensuring a uniform and efficient neighborhood pickup system.
Exclusive Fall and Winter Leaf Vacuum Program
One of the standout features of the Conyers Public Works department is its specialized leaf vacuum service. Operating heavily from mid-to-late October through February, residents simply need to rake their loose leaves to the curb line. The city's vacuum trucks sweep through neighborhoods Monday through Friday to collect the piles, keeping lawns immaculate during the heavy autumn drop.
Free Appliance and Furniture Removal
Disposing of bulky items can be a hassle in many municipalities, but Conyers streamlines this by offering free appliance and furniture removal. If you have an old couch, mattress, or refrigerator, you can simply place it at the curb. The sanitation crews will remove these large items at no additional charge on your designated bulk collection day.
Strict Roll Cart Placement Ordinances
To keep the historic and picturesque streets of Conyers looking their best, the city enforces strict cart placement ordinances. Roll carts must be placed between the sidewalk and curb—never in the street or ditch. Bins cannot be set out before 7:00 p.m. on the day prior to collection and must be returned to within ten feet of the dwelling by 7:00 p.m. on collection day.
Drop-off Facilities
Rockdale County Recycling Center
1200 Sigman Rd NE, Conyers, GA 30012
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to put out my garbage cart in Conyers?
You can place your roll cart between the sidewalk and curb anytime after 7:00 p.m. on the evening before your scheduled collection day. It must be brought back within ten feet of your home by 7:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
Does Conyers charge a fee for picking up an old couch or refrigerator?
No. The City of Conyers offers an excellent, free bulky item pickup for residents. Simply place the old appliance or piece of furniture at the curb, and the sanitation crew will remove it at no extra charge.
How does the holiday schedule work if my trash day falls on Monday?
Unlike many cities that delay pickup by one day, Conyers typically reschedules Monday holiday collections (like Memorial Day or Labor Day) to Wednesday of that same week.
What is the leaf vacuum service and how do I use it?
From mid-October through February, the city operates a continuous leaf vacuum service. You just need to rake your leaves in a neat pile near the curb. Make sure there are no limbs, grass clippings, or other debris hidden inside that could damage the vacuum equipment.