Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Hinesville
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 (90-gallon Polycart) Bin (Trash)
Place cart adjacent to the curb after 5:00 p.m. the day before collection, out by 6:00 a.m. on collection day, and remove by 6:30 a.m. the following day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable materials
- ✓Bagged trash
Drop-off only (No curbside bin) Bin (Recycling)
All items must be separated and taken to one of the City of Hinesville or Keep Liberty Beautiful drop-off convenience centers.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspaper and glossy magazines
- ✓Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened)
- ✓Clear and green plastic soda bottles
- ✓Milk jugs and rinsed mixed plastics
- ✓Clear, green, and brown glass containers
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Medical waste
- ✕Liquid waste
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Household garbage
Yard Waste Bin
Place in neat piles near the curb, free of other trash. Limbs must not exceed 5 inches in diameter, 5 feet in length, or 50 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Shrubbery
- ✓Limbs and branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on the regularly scheduled pick-up day
Placement
Place items along the edge of the street by 6:00 a.m. on your normal collection day, keeping them separate from your green polycart and yard trimmings.
Accepted
- ✓ Refrigerators and stoves
- ✓ Dishwashers
- ✓ Mattresses and furniture
- ✓ Toys and clothes
- ✓ Bicycles and plastic swimming pools
Not Accepted
- ✕ Commercial or residential construction debris
- ✕ Liquid waste (including wet paint)
- ✕ Medical waste
- ✕ Hazardous waste
This service is included in your standard city utility bill. There is no additional fee for standard household bulk items.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
According to the City of Hinesville's official sanitation policy, normal scheduled refuse will be picked up on all holidays.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard debris and bulk items are typically collected alongside regular garbage on all holidays, but severe weather could cause temporary suspensions.
Always ensure your cart is out by 6:00 a.m., as holiday route times may vary due to lighter traffic.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Break Down All Boxes
The city handles 'dry trash' like moving boxes on the regular collection day, but corrugated cardboard must be completely flattened and stacked separately from other garbage to be collected.
Keep Contractor Debris Separate
If you hire a professional tree service, landscaper, or construction contractor, they must haul away their own debris. The city will not collect tree trunks or remodeling debris generated by hired professionals.
Sort Drop-off Recycling
Because Hinesville utilizes drop-off centers instead of single-stream curbside bins, you must separate your recyclables by material type (e.g., keeping glass separate from plastics) before arriving at the recycling center.
Seasonal Information
Summer
June to NovemberIn the event of a severe tropical storm or hurricane, normal collection schedules will be suspended. The city typically announces revised, post-storm recovery collection schedules for yard debris via its emergency alert system.
Fall
October to DecemberResidents are encouraged to pile leaves neatly by the curb for weekly collection. The city composts these leaves to create free mulch for residents, so be sure not to mix leaves with regular household trash.
Spring
March to MayTake advantage of the weekly bulk item pickup during spring cleanouts. You can place mattresses, dressers, and appliances at the curb on your normal trash day without needing to schedule an appointment.
About Hinesville Waste Management
Curbside Collection in Hinesville
The City of Hinesville Public Works Department, managed by ESG Operations, provides weekly curbside collection for single-family residences. A unique aspect of the city's ordinance requires residents to place their 90-gallon green roll-out carts at the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day prior to collection, and remove them by 6:30 a.m. the day after collection.
No Curbside Recycling
Hinesville does not currently offer a curbside recycling bin program. However, environmentally conscious residents can utilize several local recycling drop-off centers maintained in partnership with Keep Liberty Beautiful. Facilities at Carter Road, Sandy Run Road, and E.G. Miles Parkway accept sorted items like clear and green plastic bottles, corrugated cardboard, and aluminum cans.
Free Mulch from Yard Debris
One of Hinesville’s standout sustainability features is its city-run composting program. Yard trimmings—such as leaves, grass clippings, and small limbs—are collected weekly on the same day as household garbage. The Public Works department transforms this organic waste into mulch, which is then made available to residents completely free of charge at their E.G. Miles Parkway facility.
Convenient Same-Day Bulk Pick-Up
Unlike many municipalities that require special appointments and fees for bulk items, the City of Hinesville collects bulk waste on your regularly scheduled garbage day. This means appliances, furniture, mattresses, and moving boxes (which must be broken down and flattened) can be placed alongside your green cart on your normal collection morning, provided they are out by 6:00 a.m.
Drop-off Facilities
City of Hinesville Public Works (Mulch Pick-up)
941 E.G. Miles Parkway, Hinesville, GA 31313
Materials Accepted
E.G. Miles Recycle Center
941 E.G. Miles Parkway, Hinesville, GA 31313
Materials Accepted
Carter Road Recycle Center
111 Carter Road, Hinesville, GA 31313
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hinesville offer curbside recycling?
No, the City of Hinesville does not have a curbside recycling bin program. Residents who wish to recycle must separate their materials and bring them to one of the local drop-off centers, such as the one on E.G. Miles Parkway or Carter Road.
How do I dispose of an old couch or refrigerator in Hinesville?
The city makes bulk waste disposal very convenient. You can place large appliances and furniture—like couches, mattresses, and stoves—at the curb on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day before 6:00 a.m., and the city will pick it up without you needing to schedule an appointment.
What are the rules for putting out yard waste?
Yard waste is collected on the same day as your trash. Leaves, shrubbery, and grass clippings must be placed near the curb in neat piles, free of other debris. Limbs cannot exceed 5 inches in diameter, 5 feet in length, or weigh more than 50 pounds.
Is my trash picked up on holidays in Hinesville?
Yes. Unlike many other municipalities, the official policy for the City of Hinesville states that normal scheduled refuse will be picked up on all holidays. Be sure your container is out by 6:00 a.m., as collection times may fluctuate due to altered traffic patterns.