Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Kingsland
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.
City-issued Cart Bin (Trash)
Place your city-issued refuse cart at the curb the night before or early morning on your scheduled collection day. Ensure a 4-foot clearance from mailboxes, bulk items, and yard waste.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Disposable diapers
N/A (Drop-Off Only) Bin (Recycling)
Curbside recycling is not provided. Residents must bring accepted recyclables to the drop-off locations at Public Works (691 N. Lee St) or Fire Station #4.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened corrugated cardboard
- ✓Aluminum soda cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Household trash
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Can be bagged or left unbagged in neat piles. Do not mix with household garbage or bulk items. Must maintain a 4-foot distance from other curbside items.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Pine straw
- ✓Tree limbs (under 4 feet long and 4 inches thick)
- ✓Shrubbery trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Same as regular garbage collection day
Placement
Place items directly behind the curb (not in the street). You must leave at least 4 feet of space between bulk items, your trash cart, and yard debris.
Accepted
- ✓ Old furniture (couches, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household appliances (white goods)
- ✓ Refrigerators (doors removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Contractor-generated waste
- ✕ Automotive fluids and batteries
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
Standard curbside pickup of bulky items and white goods is included in residential sanitation services, provided they adhere to size and placement guidelines.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a designated holiday occurs, the Public Works sanitation department suspends operations. Regular trash and bulk collection routes are typically delayed by one day, or occasionally shifted to the day prior (check the city's News Flash alerts).
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste operates on a continuous 4-zone schedule rather than a fixed weekly day, holidays simply pause the crew's progression through the zones.
Essential employees (Police, Fire, EMS) remain on duty, but sanitation and administrative offices close. Check KingslandGeorgia.com for specific holiday shift announcements.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Respect the Four-Foot Rule
Kingsland sanitation crews use specialized equipment to collect different types of waste. If your yard debris, bulk appliances, and household trash carts are placed too close together (less than 4 feet apart), the trucks cannot safely operate and your items will be left behind.
Safety First: Remove Appliance Doors
When placing white goods like refrigerators or freezers at the curb for your regular trash day pickup, state law and city safety rules mandate that all doors must be completely removed from their hinges to prevent children from becoming trapped.
Do Not Commingle Storm Debris
After a major storm, do not mix your yard debris (like fallen branches) with damaged household goods (like soaked furniture or drywall). They must be in separate, distinct piles at the edge of the property line to be collected by disaster recovery crews.
Seasonal Information
Summer/Fall
June to NovemberDuring the Atlantic hurricane season, residents should refrain from cutting down major trees or generating massive amounts of yard debris if a named storm is approaching, as loose debris can become hazardous projectiles.
Winter
December to JanuaryHoliday schedules frequently affect collection. If your regular trash day falls on Christmas or New Year's Day, services are typically suspended and routes are pushed back by one day for the remainder of the week.
Spring
March to MaySpring cleaning is an ideal time to utilize the Fleet Services Auto Recycling Center for disposing of old lawnmower batteries, contaminated fuels, and used motor oil accumulated over the winter.
About Kingsland Waste Management
Understanding Kingsland's Zoned Yard Waste Collection
Unlike typical municipalities that schedule yard waste on a specific day of the week, the City of Kingsland operates on a unique four-zone rolling schedule. Sanitation crews complete one entire zone before transitioning to the next. Because of varying yard debris volumes, exact pickup dates fluctuate. Residents are advised to place their yard clippings at the curb and call the Public Works Department to find out which zone is currently being serviced.
Bulk Items and White Goods on Your Regular Trash Day
Disposing of large items in Kingsland is highly convenient. Old furniture and heavy household appliances—commonly known as white goods—are collected on your regular garbage collection day. You do not need to call ahead or pay extra fees for standard residential items. Just ensure that you place these bulky materials at the curb with a mandatory four-foot clearance from your regular trash cart and any yard debris.
Recycling Drop-Off Centers for Kingsland Residents
While Kingsland does not offer a standard curbside recycling cart program, eco-conscious residents have excellent drop-off options. Clean, flattened cardboard and aluminum soda cans can be taken to the Public Works Department lot on North Lee Street or Fire Station #4 on Gross Road. Keeping these streams free of plastic bags and household garbage is essential to maintaining the viability of the city's recycling efforts.
Fleet Services for Automotive Recycling
For those who enjoy maintaining their own vehicles or lawnmowers, Kingsland provides a specialized Residential Auto Recycling Center located at Fleet Services on South Grove Boulevard. Kingsland residents can safely drop off hazardous automotive waste like motor oil, hydraulic fluids, used oil filters, antifreeze, and car batteries. This service is exclusively for residents, protecting local Camden County waterways from dangerous runoff.
Preparing Storm Debris After Severe Weather
Given its coastal proximity, Kingsland occasionally faces severe weather and hurricane conditions. When city-wide storm debris collection is activated, residents must strictly separate their waste into distinct piles: household garbage, yard debris (unbundled limbs and palm fronds), and construction/bulk items. Mixing these piles will result in collection delays, as different specialized trucks are dispatched for each material type.
Drop-off Facilities
Kingsland Public Works Recycling Drop-Off
691 North Lee Street, Kingsland, GA 31548
Materials Accepted
Residential Auto Recycling Center at Fleet Services
595 South Grove Boulevard, Kingsland, GA 31548
Materials Accepted
Kingsland Fire Station #4 Recycling Center
750 N. Gross Road, Kingsland, GA 31548
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kingsland have curbside recycling bins?
No, the City of Kingsland does not provide curbside recycling bins. Instead, residents can take flattened cardboard and aluminum cans to public drop-off locations at the Public Works Department or Fire Station #4.
What day will my yard waste be picked up in Kingsland?
Yard waste in Kingsland is not collected on a fixed day. The city uses a rotating four-zone system, completing one zone entirely before moving to the next. You can call the Public Works Department at (912) 729-8236 to find out which zone the crews are currently servicing.
Can I put an old refrigerator at the curb?
Yes, Kingsland collects white goods like refrigerators on your regular garbage collection day. However, for safety reasons, you must completely remove the doors from their hinges before placing the appliance at the curb.
Where can I dispose of used motor oil in Kingsland?
Kingsland residents can dispose of used motor oil, antifreeze, car batteries, and other automotive fluids at the Residential Auto Recycling Center located at Fleet Services on 595 South Grove Boulevard.