Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lawrenceville
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-provided 95-gallon cart Bin (Trash)
All trash must be bagged and placed inside the cart with the lid completely closed. Overflow trash left on the ground will not be collected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Bagged trash
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Blue or Orange labeled 16-gallon bin Bin (Recycling)
Do not place recyclables inside plastic bags. Collection occurs bi-weekly on your trash day according to your Blue or Orange week assignment.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2 (bottles and jugs)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Clean cardboard and dry food boxes
- ✓Mixed paper, newspaper, and magazines
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastics #3 through #7
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam and packing peanuts
- ✕Food-covered items and pizza box liners
Yard Waste Bin
Limbs are collected year-round on regular trash days. Grass and leaves must be bagged from May to October, and must be left unbagged for vacuum collection from November to April.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree limbs (cut to 3 feet or less)
- ✓Shrubbery
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Every Friday (by appointment only)
Placement
Place approved items at the curb on Thursday evening for Friday collection. Ensure they are kept clear of utility boxes, mailboxes, and overhead wires.
Accepted
- ✓ Discarded appliances
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Small furniture
- ✓ Electronics
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Batteries
- ✕ Wet paint
- ✕ Commercial or construction materials
Two large items per week are included for free. Any additional items are billed at $10 per item on your next utility bill.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
On weeks containing a holiday, the day of the holiday and all subsequent collection days for that week will be delayed by one day. Large item pickups are suspended on holidays that fall on a Friday.
Yard Waste Exception
Tree limbs are collected on your standard trash day and follow the exact same holiday delay schedule. Leaf vacuum trucks operate continuously but may be delayed during holiday weeks.
Exceptions: Thanksgiving Thursday pickups occur early on Wednesday. Christmas Eve pickups occur the prior weekday. Christmas Day pickups occur the following weekday.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Strictly Plastics #1 and #2
The Lawrenceville recycling program only accepts plastics marked with #1 PET and #2 HDPE [1.1.1]. Items like water bottles, milk jugs, and detergent bottles are perfect, but clamshells, yogurt cups, and plastic furniture will contaminate the bin.
Keep Glass at Drop-Off Centers
Do not put glass bottles or jars in your 16-gallon curbside bin. Glass is a severe contaminant for single-stream sorting and must be taken directly to the Public Works glass recycling drop-off site.
Separate Yard Bags from Trash Carts
During the summer months when grass and leaves must be bagged, always place your yard waste bags several feet away from your 95-gallon trash cart so automated truck drivers do not mistake them for excess garbage.
Seasonal Information
Winter
November to AprilDuring the cooler months, leaf and grass collection transitions to an unbagged system. City vacuum trucks operate continuously throughout the city limits to suck up loose organic debris left at the curb.
Fall
NovemberThanksgiving requires a unique schedule shift. If your normal collection day is Thursday, your Thanksgiving week pickup will actually occur one day earlier, on Wednesday.
About Lawrenceville Waste Management
Seasonal Collection Hours to Beat the Heat
The City of Lawrenceville implements a seasonal sanitation schedule to protect workers during Georgia's intense summer heat. From the first Monday in May through early October, crews begin their routes an hour earlier, meaning residents must have their carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. During the cooler months from October to May, the standard set-out time shifts back to 7:00 a.m.
Bagged vs. Unbagged Yard Waste Seasons
Yard waste collection in Lawrenceville depends on the time of year. From November 1 through April 30, residents can simply rake leaves and grass to the curb unbagged, where city vacuum trucks will collect them. However, during the summer months (May 1 to October 31), all grass and leaves must be securely bagged in bags of the resident's choosing to be serviced.
Friday-Only Bulk Item Collections
Lawrenceville handles bulk waste slightly differently than most cities. All scheduled bulk item pickups occur exclusively on Fridays. Residents are allotted two free large items per week, but pickups must be explicitly scheduled in advance with Customer Service. Furthermore, to maintain clean neighborhoods, items cannot be placed at the curb until Thursday evening.
Compact Bi-Weekly Recycling Bins
Rather than utilizing large 95-gallon recycling carts, Lawrenceville provides residents with compact 16-gallon recycling bins. The city operates on an alternating bi-weekly schedule divided into 'Blue Week' and 'Orange Week'. Each bin features a corresponding colored sticker, ensuring you know exactly which week to place your recyclables at the curb alongside your regular trash.
Glass Banned from Curbside Bins
To improve the quality of recycled materials, Lawrenceville strictly prohibits glass bottles and jars in its curbside recycling bins. Shards of broken glass ruin paper bales and pose a risk to sorting facility workers. Instead, residents can sustainably dispose of glass at the designated Glass Recycling Station located at the Public Works facility.
Drop-off Facilities
Lawrenceville Public Works (Glass Drop-Off)
435 W Pike Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Materials Accepted
Oak Grove Landfill
967 Carl-Bethleham Road, Winder, GA 30680
Materials Accepted
Richland Creek Landfill
5691 South Richland Creek Road, Buford, GA 30518
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a large bulk item pickup in Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville Utilities collects large bulk items exclusively on Fridays [1.2.3]. You are allowed two free large items per week, but you must submit a request online or call 678-407-6675 in advance to schedule the truck. Do not place items at the curb before Thursday evening.
Can I leave extra bags of garbage next to my trash cart?
No, all household garbage must be bagged and fit entirely inside your 95-gallon cart with the lid closed. If you have extra trash, you can schedule an 'Extra Trash Pick-Up' for a $15 fee, or rent an additional cart for $13 per month.
What are Lawrenceville's seasonal sanitation hours?
To combat the summer heat, the city implements seasonal collection hours from the first Monday in May through October. During this period, all carts must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. During the rest of the year, carts must be out by 7:00 a.m.
Why didn't the city pick up my glass recycling?
The City of Lawrenceville strictly prohibits glass in its curbside 16-gallon recycling bins. Broken glass causes severe equipment issues and ruins other valuable recyclables. You must drop off your glass at the Glass Recycling Station at the Public Works facility.