Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Dunwoody
Trash Day
Weekly collection Monday through Friday, assigned by neighborhood route through DeKalb County Sanitation
Recycling
Weekly on your assigned trash collection day
Yard Waste
Weekly on your assigned trash collection day
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (or after 7:00 PM the night before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation services in Dunwoody are provided by DeKalb County Solid Waste Management and are billed annually as a sanitation assessment on your DeKalb County property tax bill.
Billing Cycle
Annually (included in property taxes)
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, In Person, Escrow/Mortgage
Pro Tip / Discount
Backyard collection assistance is available for residents with physical limitations or disabilities upon medical verification.
Green County-Issued Cart (95-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Place at the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day. All garbage must be securely bagged inside the cart. No loose trash, liquids, or hazardous materials.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Bagged trash
Blue Cart (35-gallon or 65-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Place items loose in the bin (do not use plastic bags). Flatten all cardboard boxes. Take glass to the Brook Run Park drop-off location.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean #1 & #2 plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Mixed paper
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Plastics #3 through #7
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Food waste
Yard Waste Bin
Place in biodegradable paper bags or a maximum 40-gallon reusable container. Branches must be bundled, max 25 lbs per piece. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small branches (max 4 feet long)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (By request)
Placement
Place items at the curb away from mailboxes and utilities. Refrigerators and freezers must be completely empty with the doors secured or removed for safety. Submit the request online or via phone only after items are on the curb.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, chairs, tables, dressers)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers)
- ✓ Toilets and bathroom fixtures
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (concrete, wood fencing)
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Large tree parts over 3-inch diameter (unless special fee paid)
- ✕ Automotive tires (without fee)
Standard household bulky items are collected free of charge. Special collections like commingled piles, large tree parts, or evictions incur minimum fees starting at $100.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a county-observed holiday falls on a weekday, collection for that day and the remainder of the week is delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard trimmings are collected on the same delayed schedule as garbage and recycling during holiday weeks.
For instance, if a holiday lands on a Monday, Monday routes are serviced Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday, and so forth, with Friday routes completed on Saturday.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October to DecemberDuring fall leaf cleanup, ensure all leaves are placed strictly in paper compostable bags or dedicated reusable cans. Do not mix any household trash or construction debris into your yard waste piles.
Winter
December to FebruaryIn the event of severe North Georgia storms or ice, DeKalb Sanitation may temporarily suspend service for safety. Collections will automatically resume on the next safely navigable business day.
Post-Holiday
JanuaryBulky boxes from holidays must be broken down and flattened. Up to 10 flattened boxes are collected for free with recycling; unflattened boxes or quantities over 10 require a special collection fee.
Local Tips & Community Info
DeKalb County Sanitation Services in Dunwoody
Although Dunwoody is a thriving incorporated municipality, its residential solid waste services are completely managed by the DeKalb County Solid Waste Management Division. Residents do not need to contract with private waste haulers to keep their neighborhoods clean. Standard household garbage, single-stream recyclables, and seasonal yard waste are all collected on an assigned weekly service day. Homeowners are provided with specific rolling carts for their trash and recycling. If you have recently moved into a new property in Dunwoody, you will need to register your sanitation account directly with DeKalb County. Your annual service fees are typically included as an assessment on your yearly property tax bill rather than arriving as a separate monthly invoice.
Guidelines for Curbside Cart Placement
Adhering to the correct timeline for cart placement ensures your street remains accessible and your service is not interrupted. According to local regulations, you may roll your carts to the curb no earlier than 5:00 PM on the evening preceding your scheduled pickup day. On the actual morning of collection, bins must be positioned by 6:00 AM. Ensure that the cart lids are fully closed and face the street. It is also required to maintain at least a three-foot clearance around each container, keeping them separated from mailboxes, fire hydrants, and parked vehicles. Once emptied by the trucks, bins must be removed from the curb by the end of your collection day and stored out of public sightline.
Single-Stream Recycling and Glass Drop-Off
Dunwoody residents participate in a robust single-stream recycling program. You can safely deposit flattened cardboard, clean paper products, plastic containers labeled 1 through 7, and aluminum cans directly into your designated recycling bin. However, DeKalb County strictly prohibits glass inside curbside carts, as broken glass shards can severely damage the sorting equipment at the processing facility. To properly dispose of glass bottles and jars, the city provides a specialized drop-off container located at Brook Run Park on North Peachtree Road. Additionally, the Dunwoody Sustainability Committee frequently hosts community events for electronics and hazardous waste disposal to keep dangerous materials out of the landfill.
Yard Trimmings and Bulky Item Rules
Landscape maintenance is a significant part of property upkeep in Dunwoody, and yard waste is conveniently collected on your regular sanitation day. Grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs must be contained within biodegradable paper lawn bags or personal, rigid containers designated strictly for yard debris. Plastic bags will not be serviced. For larger disposal needs, such as getting rid of a broken washing machine, an old sofa, or a discarded mattress, residents must submit a formal request for bulk collection through the DeKalb County Solid Waste management portal. Bulky items should never be left on the curb without prior scheduling, as this can result in local code enforcement warnings.
Drop-off Facilities
Brook Run Park Glass Recycling
4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Materials Accepted
Seminole Road Landfill
4203 Clevemont Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of Dunwoody operate its own trash trucks?
No, residential sanitation and recycling services within the city limits are operated and managed exclusively by the DeKalb County Solid Waste Management Division.
Where can I safely recycle glass in Dunwoody?
Glass is not accepted in curbside bins. Residents must bring their clean glass bottles and jars to the dedicated community drop-off container located at Brook Run Park.
What time should I put my garbage out for collection?
Carts may be placed at the curb starting at 5:00 PM the night before pickup, and they must be positioned securely by 6:00 AM on your assigned collection day.