Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Mableton
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.
Varies by Hauler (Often Black or Green) Bin (Trash)
All trash must be securely bagged to prevent litter, especially on windy days. Carts must generally be placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Bagged yard trimmings (if no yard service)
Varies by Hauler (Often Blue or Green) Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables; place them loose in the cart. Items must be lightly rinsed and free of heavy food residue. Do not crush aluminum cans, as flat cans can confuse sorting machinery.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Paper and junk mail
- ✓Plastics #1-#7
- ✓Clean aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Food and beverage cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic bags or film
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
If your hauler offers yard waste service, use biodegradable paper yard bags. Georgia state law prohibits putting yard debris in plastic bags destined for compost facilities. Logs and stumps are not collected curbside.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small branches (under 4 feet and 4 inches diameter)
- ✓Pine needles
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By request only (Subject to hauler availability)
Placement
Bulk items should not be placed at the curb until a pickup has been confirmed and scheduled with your hauler to avoid local code enforcement citations.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Appliances (without Freon)
- ✓ Large household junk
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction debris (concrete, bricks)
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Liquid paint
- ✕ Motor oil
Additional fees always apply for bulk pickup through private haulers. Alternatively, residents can haul items to the Cobb County Transfer Station for a minimum disposal fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Since haulers in Mableton are private, holiday schedules vary. However, most follow a 'slide schedule' where pickups falling on or after a major holiday are delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collections may be suspended entirely during holiday weeks by some private haulers to prioritize household trash and recycling.
Always verify the exact holiday schedule directly with your chosen provider (e.g., WM, Red Oak, or Trash Reapers) via their website or app, as some regional companies observe different holidays.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of the Blue Bin
Never bag your recyclables or toss loose grocery bags into your cart. They tangle in the sorting machinery used by local facilities like WestRock, causing dangerous facility shutdowns. Return plastic bags to the grocery store instead.
Hold the Glass at the Curb
Because shattered glass contaminates valuable paper and cardboard, almost all Mableton haulers ban it from curbside bins. Take glass to the Cobb County drop-off on County Services Parkway to ensure it gets recycled properly.
The Pizza Box Rule
While cardboard is highly recyclable, grease is not. Tear off the clean top of your pizza box to recycle, but throw the greasy, cheese-stained bottom into your regular household garbage.
Seasonal Information
Summer
June - SeptemberDuring intense summer storms or the remnants of Gulf hurricanes, wait until the morning of your pickup to place bins out. Windblown trash is a major code enforcement issue in Mableton and can clog local storm drains.
Fall
October - DecemberWhen preparing autumn leaves for pickup, always use biodegradable kraft paper bags. Yard waste packed in standard plastic bags will be left at the curb by haulers due to strict state compost facility regulations.
Spring
March - MayWhen tackling spring cleaning, remember that household hazardous waste like old paint, pesticides, and pool chemicals cannot go in your curbside bin. Save these for Cobb County's specialized scheduled drop-off events.
About Mableton Waste Management
Navigating Waste Management in Mableton
As a newly incorporated city in Cobb County, Mableton utilizes a free-market subscription model for residential garbage and recycling. The City of Mableton does not provide direct municipal pickup services. Instead, homeowners and renters are responsible for setting up an account directly with a city-approved private hauling company to handle their weekly curbside collections.
Selecting Your Curbside Provider
Residents have the freedom to compare pricing and services from several local providers operating in the area, including Red Oak Sanitation, Trash Reapers, WM, Republic Services, and B Green Services. When selecting a waste management partner, be sure to ask about bundled recycling packages, bulk item pickup availability, and whether they offer specific yard waste containers.
Cobb County Drop-Off Resources
If your chosen hauler does not offer curbside recycling, or if you have overflow materials, Mableton residents have full access to Cobb County's robust drop-off infrastructure. The WestRock Recycling Center and the Cobb County Transfer Station, both located on County Services Parkway in nearby Marietta, are excellent resources for responsibly disposing of excess cardboard, electronics, and household scrap.
The Rules for Glass Recycling
It is critical to note that most private haulers operating in Mableton and Cobb County do not accept glass in their curbside single-stream recycling bins due to the risk of shattering and equipment contamination. To recycle glass responsibly and keep it out of the landfill, residents should utilize the designated community glass drop-off zones provided by the county.
Drop-off Facilities
Cobb County Transfer Station & Community Recycling Drop-off
1897 County Services Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30008
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of Mableton provide my trash and recycling cans?
No. The City of Mableton does not manage municipal solid waste services. You must establish a subscription with a private hauler operating in the area, and they will provide you with the necessary rolling carts for garbage and recycling.
How do I properly recycle glass in Mableton?
Glass is generally not accepted in curbside single-stream recycling bins by private haulers. Mableton residents should drop off clean glass containers at the Cobb County Community Recycling Drop-off located on County Services Parkway in Marietta.
Can I leave large items like mattresses or furniture on the curb?
No, you cannot leave bulk items on the curb unannounced. Doing so violates city property maintenance codes. You must directly schedule and pay for a special bulk pickup with your contracted waste hauler, or transport the item yourself to the Cobb County Transfer Station.
Why didn't my waste hauler pick up my yard waste in plastic bags?
Georgia state regulations prohibit placing yard debris in plastic bags if it is destined for composting or certain landfills. You must use biodegradable paper yard bags or an unbagged dedicated yard waste bin if that service is provided by your hauler.