Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lawrenceville
Trash Day
Weekly collection runs Monday through Thursday, with your assigned pickup day based on your street address.
Recycling
Biweekly on the same day as your trash collection, following an alternating Blue Week or Orange Week schedule.
Yard Waste
Collected on the same day as regular trash. Limbs (cut to 3 feet or less) and bagged leaves/grass are collected curbside; unbagged leaf vacuum collection runs seasonally from November through April.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (or after 5:00 PM the evening before).
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation charges are bundled together on your monthly Lawrenceville Utilities statement alongside gas, electric, or water services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), Phone, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Residents aged 65 and older can apply for a Senior Utility Discount for reduced monthly base and sanitation fees, as well as curbside collection exemptions for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Lawrenceville Sanitation Overview & Seasonal Hours
Keeping Lawrenceville neighborhoods clean requires a coordinated effort between residents and the local Sanitation Department. Standard household garbage is collected once a week, with neighborhood routes operating Monday through Thursday. One unique aspect of this city's service is the seasonal shift in operational hours. From May to October, to protect sanitation workers from intense summer heat, the collection window shifts to 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Residents must ensure their carts are placed at the curb early enough during these warmer months to avoid missing the sanitation truck.
Biweekly Recycling: Blue and Orange Weeks
To balance environmental sustainability with cost-effectiveness, the city transitioned to a biweekly recycling schedule. Your household is assigned to either a Blue Week or an Orange Week, which determines which weeks your recyclables are collected alongside your regular trash. Bins are marked with a corresponding colored sticker to help you remember. Only clean, dry plastics labeled #1 and #2, corrugated cardboard, aluminum, and basic paper products are permitted in the curbside bin. If your household produces a lot of recyclables, Lawrenceville Utilities allows residents to request a second recycling cart at no additional charge.
Yard Debris, Leaves & Limb Pickups
Managing yard waste in Lawrenceville involves specific rules that change depending on the time of year. During the growing season from May 1 to October 31, all grass clippings and leaves must be bagged and set slightly away from your trash cart. However, from November 1 through April 30, residents can leave grass and leaves unbagged at the curb for the city's vacuum trucks. Complimentary limb collection operates year-round on your regular trash day, provided branches are cut to lengths of three feet or shorter and placed away from utility boxes.
The Hefty EnergyBag Program & Hard-to-Recycle Plastics
Because traditional processing facilities cannot handle thin film or mixed plastics, Lawrenceville participates in the Hefty EnergyBag program. Plastics labeled #4 through #7—like grocery bags, food wrap, and foam products—cannot go in your curbside bin. Instead, environmentally conscious residents can purchase specialized orange Hefty EnergyBags. Once filled, these specific bags must be taken to the designated public works drop-off site between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. This initiative significantly reduces the amount of household waste ending up in local landfills.
Cart Placement and Handling Missed Collections
Proper cart positioning is vital for the automated trucks to safely grab and empty your bins. Always leave a few feet of clearance between your trash cart, recycling bin, and any bagged yard waste. Do not block mailboxes or park vehicles directly in front of the curbside containers. If your bins were out by 6:00 AM but were skipped by the drivers, or if you need to report a broken lid or wheel, contact Lawrenceville Customer Service directly at 678-407-6675 to schedule a recovery pickup or request a cart repair.
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 often is recycling picked up in Lawrenceville?
Recycling is collected on a biweekly basis. Neighborhoods are divided into Blue Week and Orange Week schedules, and your collection occurs on the same day as your weekly household trash pickup.
What are the seasonal sanitation collection hours?
Between May 1 and October 31, sanitation crews shift their hours to beat the summer heat. During these months, all trash and recycling collection takes place between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Do I have to bag my grass clippings?
It depends on the season. From May to October, grass must be bagged. However, from November through April, you may leave grass clippings unbagged at the curb for the city's automated vacuum trucks to collect.