Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for LaGrange
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-owned rollout container Bin (Trash)
All household garbage should be placed in city-owned containers and placed on the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled day. Containers must be removed by 7:00 a.m. the next day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Bagged trash
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Drop-off only (No curbside bins) Bin (Recycling)
The City of LaGrange no longer offers curbside recycling. Residents must haul clean recyclables to the Amwaste Facilities on Old Hutchinson Mill Road or Greenville Road.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics
- ✓Aluminum
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Glass
- ✓Styrofoam
Do NOT Include
- ✕Household garbage
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is collected every other week. Debris must not exceed 4 cubic yards in volume or 500 lbs in weight. Note: The city's official definition of yard waste for pickup explicitly excludes grass clippings.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Vegetative matter
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Every other week (alternating with yard waste)
Placement
Place items curbside immediately prior to garbage collection day on your designated bulk week. Piles should not exceed 2 cubic yards in volume or 400 lbs. in weight.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Bicycles
- ✓ Swing sets
Not Accepted
- ✕ Contractor and construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Wet paint
Bulk pickup is included in standard city sanitation service, provided the debris stays under the strict 2 cubic yard and 400 lb limits.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
During holiday weeks, standard household garbage pickup is typically delayed by one day for routes scheduled on or after the actual holiday.
Yard Waste Exception
The city suspends all yard waste and bulk trash collection for the entire week during major holiday events (such as the weeks of Christmas and Thanksgiving).
Always check the City of LaGrange's official news page or social media for specific shift dates around each holiday, as schedules can fluctuate.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Yard Waste Out of the Trash Cart
The city strictly prohibits mixing yard trimmings with standard household garbage, ensuring organic debris stays out of the local landfill in accordance with state laws.
Exclude Grass Clippings
When building your brush pile for the alternating yard waste collection week, remember that LaGrange's official guidelines explicitly exclude grass clippings from pickup. Stick to leaves, brush, and limbs.
Glass and Styrofoam Drop-off
While the city discontinued curbside recycling, you can uniquely recycle both glass and styrofoam at the Amwaste drop-off locations, keeping these persistent materials out of the local environment.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to JanuaryDuring major winter holidays like Christmas, the city generally suspends all bulk and yard waste collections for the entire holiday week to prioritize shifting household garbage routes.
Spring
March to MaySpring cleaning yields large debris piles. Ensure your bulk trash pile does not exceed the strict 2 cubic yard or 400 lb limit to avoid skipped pickups on your designated alternating week.
Fall
October to NovemberWhen placing autumn leaves and brush at the curb, keep the pile clearly separated from your garbage cart and do not place it out until immediately prior to your designated yard waste collection week.
About LaGrange Waste Management
Weekly Household Garbage Collection
The City of LaGrange provides weekly curbside collection for standard household garbage [1.1.1]. Residents must place their household waste inside city-owned rollout containers. To ensure service, carts should be rolled to the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled service day, and the city strictly requires residents to remove the containers from the curb by 7:00 a.m. the following day.
The Alternating Bulk and Yard Waste Schedule
To comply with state and federal laws that ban the disposal of yard trimmings in standard landfills, the City of LaGrange operates a unique alternating collection schedule. Rather than collecting all large debris every week, the Sanitation Division picks up yard trimmings one week, and bulky household junk (referred to by the city as 'Trash') the following week. Residents must consult the city's annual calendar to track their specific alternating weeks.
The End of Curbside Recycling
In a major shift to its solid waste program, the City of LaGrange no longer operates a municipal recycling center, nor does it offer curbside recycling service to residential homes. All standard household items placed at the curb will be transported to the landfill. However, environmentally conscious residents still have local drop-off options.
Partnering with Amwaste for Recyclables
While curbside bins are gone, LaGrange partners with Amwaste to provide designated facilities where citizens can sustainably drop off a wide array of materials. These drop-off centers accept standard recyclables like cardboard, plastics, and aluminum, as well as harder-to-recycle materials including glass and styrofoam.
Drop-off Facilities
Amwaste Facility (Hutchinson Mill)
844 Old Hutchinson Mill Rd, LaGrange, GA 30240
Materials Accepted
Amwaste Facility (Greenville Road)
2230 Greenville Road, LaGrange, GA 30241
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of LaGrange offer curbside recycling?
No. The City of LaGrange recently discontinued its curbside recycling program and no longer operates a municipal recycling center [1.1.1]. Residents can drop off their recyclables at local Amwaste facilities, including the 24/7 location on Old Hutchinson Mill Road.
How often does the city pick up yard waste?
The city operates on an alternating schedule for oversized items. Yard trimmings are collected every other week, alternating with bulky household trash, to ensure organic debris is kept out of the landfill.
Is there a limit to how much bulk trash I can put out?
Yes. Bulk items (like furniture and mattresses) placed at the curb must not exceed 2 cubic yards in volume or 400 lbs in weight per alternating collection week.
What happens to my trash collection during a holiday?
During major holiday weeks, household garbage pickup is usually delayed by a day. However, all bulk and yard waste collections are completely suspended for that entire holiday week.