Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Douglasville
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.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential sanitation fees are bundled directly into your monthly Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (WSA) utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A senior discount rate ($10.90/month for a 65-gallon cart) is available for residents age 65 and older upon application approval. Back-door collection is also offered for qualifying disabled residents.
Green City-Issued Cart (90-gallon or 65-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Cart lid must be completely closed. Place at the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day. Excess bags require a prepaid city sticker.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Bagged trash
Drop-Off Only Bin (Recycling)
Curbside recycling has been discontinued. Residents must take recyclables to the Douglasville Recycling Center. Materials must be pre-sorted, clean, dry, and empty.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean #1 & #2 consumer plastic containers
- ✓Flattened cardboard and brown paper bags
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Paper, junk mail, and magazines
- ✓Food grade glass jars and bottles
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastics #3 - #7
- ✕Plastic grocery bags and film
- ✕Aerosol cans
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕Glass drinkware, cookware, or mirrors
Yard Waste Bin
Picked up weekly on your scheduled sanitation day. Leaves and grass must be in biodegradable or compostable bags (max 50 lbs). No plastic bags. No large trees, stumps, or animal waste.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged leaves and grass clippings
- ✓Tree branches (6 inches or less in diameter, up to 5 feet long)
- ✓Brush
- ✓Garden debris
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (By request only)
Placement
You must call the Sanitation Department ahead of time to schedule the special pickup and pay the required fee before placing the items at the curb.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and bulky furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ General household appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators)
- ✓ Large household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Car batteries
- ✕ Construction debris (brick, concrete, roofing)
- ✕ Hazardous waste and paint
- ✕ Automotive fluids
There is a minimum fee of $25 for special bulky item pickups.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If the city observes a holiday on your normal pickup day, collection dates for the remainder of the week may be altered and delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is picked up on the same adjusted schedule as your household garbage during holiday weeks.
During holiday weeks with altered schedules, missed pick-ups might not be corrected until the following week due to heavy volumes. Always check the city's official notification flyers.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to JanuaryChristmas trees can be placed at the curb separate from household garbage for recycling on your scheduled pick-up day for two weeks after Christmas. Alternatively, trees can be taken to a 'Bring One for the Chipper' drop-off event.
Spring and Fall
March to May, September to NovemberDo not hold onto yard waste for a designated 'Spring Cleanup' or 'Fall Cleanup' day. Douglasville collects compliant yard debris weekly on your normal sanitation day, so put it out as you generate it.
Major Holidays
Year-RoundDue to increased waste volume during holiday weeks, missed pick-ups may not be serviced until the following week. Always have your cart at the curb by 7:00 AM to avoid being skipped.
Local Tips & Community Info
Douglasville Sanitation Service Plans
Household garbage collection in the City of Douglasville is managed directly by the municipal Public Services department, offering a few distinct tiers to meet different household needs. Standard residential properties can choose between a single 90-gallon container for a base monthly rate of $24.53, or opt for two 90-gallon containers at $31.61 per month. For qualifying senior citizens, the city provides a discounted option featuring a lighter 65-gallon cart for just $10.90 monthly. Additionally, if you have a medically documented handicap and no other able-bodied adult lives in your home, you can apply for complimentary backdoor pickup service by submitting the necessary medical forms to the sanitation office.
Curbside Placement Rules and Lid Requirements
To guarantee that the automated collection trucks can service your neighborhood smoothly, all residential carts must be rolled out to the edge of the street by 7:00 a.m. on your designated pickup day. It is strictly enforced that only official City of Douglasville containers be used; personal store-bought bins will not be serviced. Furthermore, your trash must completely fit inside the supplied cart so that the lid closes flat. If the lid is propped open by overflowing trash, or if the cart is put out past the 7:00 a.m. deadline, the sanitation crew may bypass your property entirely.
Managing Excess Garbage with City Stickers
Occasionally, holidays or spring cleaning might leave you with more household waste than your cart can hold. Since lids must remain closed, the city has implemented an excess garbage sticker program. You can place extra trash in securely tied plastic bags next to your cart, provided each bag has a visible City of Douglasville Sanitation Sticker attached to it. These official stickers can be purchased at City Hall, located at 6758 Spring Street, for $1.00 each and are sold in convenient bundles of five. Any extra bags placed curbside without these specific stickers will be left behind.
Yard Debris Guidelines and Bulk Item Fees
Routine yard waste is collected on the same day as your regular household garbage, but it must be prepared properly. Grass clippings and fallen leaves should be bagged—preferably in biodegradable compost bags. If you have brush, vines, or small tree limbs, they must be cut down to a maximum of 5 feet in length and cannot exceed 6 inches in diameter. For larger items like discarded mattresses, old appliances, or heavy furniture, you cannot simply leave them at the curb. Residents must call the Sanitation Department at 770-920-3005 to schedule a special bulk pickup, which incurs a minimum fee of $25 per trip.
Curbside Recycling Notice and Missed Pickups
It is important for both new and long-time residents to note that the City of Douglasville no longer offers curbside recycling services. All household waste must be treated as standard refuse and placed in your primary garbage cart. If you have followed all placement rules, ensured the lid was completely closed, and had your cart out before 7:00 a.m., but still experienced a missed pickup, you should contact the department immediately. You can reach out by calling 770-920-3005 or sending an email to [email protected] so a supervisor can investigate the route discrepancy.
Drop-off Facilities
Douglasville Recycling Center
8145 Cedar Mountain Road, Douglasville, GA 30134
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of Douglasville provide curbside recycling bins?
No, curbside recycling has been discontinued in the City of Douglasville. All typical household waste should be placed in your standard city-issued trash container.
What should I do if my garbage won't all fit in the cart?
If you have extra trash, you must put it in closed plastic bags beside your cart and attach an official Sanitation Sticker to each bag. Stickers are available for $1 each at City Hall.
How do I get rid of an old appliance or large furniture?
You must call the Sanitation Department at 770-920-3005 to schedule a special bulk pickup. There is a minimum fee of $25 for large item removal.