Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for LaGrange
Trash Day
Household garbage is collected once per week, Monday through Thursday, based on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
The city does not provide curbside recycling collection; recyclables can be dropped off at designated Amwaste drop-off facilities.
Yard Waste
Yard trimmings are collected on alternating weeks on your scheduled collection day.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation charges are conveniently bundled into your monthly City of LaGrange utility bill along with electric, gas, water, and sewer services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Preserving Troup County: LaGrange Solid Waste Operations
LaGrange residents benefit from a well-structured municipal sanitation program designed to keep neighborhoods bordering West Point Lake immaculate. The city’s Solid Waste Division manages all domestic refuse, utilizing automated trucks and standardized household receptacles to streamline the weekly pickup process across the city limits. Participating in this program responsibly helps mitigate local pollution and keeps the streets of Troup County safe and clean.
Proper Bin Positioning and Collection Times
Timing is everything for the route drivers navigating residential areas. Your municipal garbage bin needs to be situated on the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your specific service day. Ensure the arrows on the lid face the roadway, as this allows the mechanical arm to lift the container properly. To prevent mechanical interference or property damage, keep a distance of at least three to four feet between your bin and any nearby obstacles, such as utility poles, parked automobiles, or mailboxes.
Curbside Recycling Guidelines
The municipality strongly encourages households to minimize their landfill impact. LaGrange provides designated recycling bins for single-stream sorting right at your curb. You can toss in clean aluminum, tin cans, flattened cardboard boxes, and standard plastic jugs. However, Styrofoam, glass containers, and plastic shopping bags must be kept strictly out of the recycling stream, as these problematic materials cause severe jams and operational delays at the local sorting facility.
Managing Yard Trimmings and Leaf Season
Keeping up with landscaping in Georgia means dealing with plenty of organic debris year-round. LaGrange crews will collect yard trimmings, provided they are properly prepped by the homeowner. Grass clippings and leaves should be bagged appropriately, while limbs and thick branches must be cut down to lengths of four feet or less and stacked neatly behind the curb. During the peak autumn leaf season, the city often deploys specialized vacuum trucks to handle massive loose leaf piles.
Large Appliance and Furniture Disposal
Getting rid of a torn sofa, a broken dishwasher, or a worn-out mattress requires a bit of forethought. Do not simply drag heavy items to the curb and leave them blocking the sidewalk. LaGrange requires residents to schedule a dedicated bulk item pickup for oversized household goods that cannot fit inside standard bins. Contact the Solid Waste Division ahead of time to get your property on the bulk collection roster and to inquire about any applicable heavy-item disposal fees.
Navigating the Holiday Calendar
Municipal operations observe several major federal holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Independence Day. During these festive weeks, the standard refuse collection schedule is generally delayed by a single day following the actual holiday. For example, a Tuesday pickup might shift to Wednesday, cascading through the rest of the week. The city always posts an updated holiday calendar on its official website and social media pages to keep residents perfectly informed of any route changes.
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
Can I put glass bottles in my LaGrange recycling bin?
No. Glass is excluded from the curbside recycling program because it frequently shatters and contaminates other materials. It must go in your normal garbage or be taken to a specialized drop-off.
What should I do with a broken refrigerator?
You must contact the LaGrange Solid Waste Division to schedule a special bulk appliance pickup. Do not leave large appliances at the curb without prior authorization.
How does the holiday schedule affect my trash day?
When a major federal holiday occurs, collection routes are typically pushed back by one day for the remainder of the week. Friday pickups will generally be collected on Saturday.