Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Milton
Trash Day
The City of Milton does not provide municipal trash collection; residents choose and contract directly with city-permitted private haulers (such as Red Oak Sanitation, Waste Management, Custom Disposal, and Waste Pro). Collection days vary by provider and neighborhood.
Recycling
By city ordinance, all permitted residential haulers must offer curbside recycling services. Pickup frequency and schedules (usually weekly or every other week) are coordinated directly through your chosen hauler.
Yard Waste
Yard waste collection is available through most licensed private haulers upon request or as part of a service plan. Contact your hauler for specific schedule details and bagging requirements.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Milton does not operate city-run trash or utility billing; residents pay their chosen private waste provider directly.
Billing Cycle
Varies by provider (typically Monthly or Quarterly)
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail (varies by private provider)
Pro Tip / Discount
No specific discounts listed by the city (check directly with private haulers for senior citizen or neighborhood HOA group rates).
Varies by Hauler (Typically 95-gallon cart) Bin (Trash)
Must adhere to the City's Solid Waste Ordinance; carts should not be overfilled and must be placed curbside according to your specific hauler's weekly schedule.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
Varies by Hauler (Typically 65-gallon or 95-gallon cart) Bin (Recycling)
The city mandates all permitted haulers offer curbside recycling. Do not bag recyclables; keep them loose in the cart. Take glass to the Bell Memorial Park drop-off.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and non-waxed paper
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Plastics #1, #2, and #3
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is an add-on service and policies vary by hauler. State law prohibits mixing yard trimmings with household garbage in landfills. Branches typically must be cut and bundled.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small tree limbs and brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (Requires direct scheduling with your hauler)
Placement
Do not place bulky items at the curb until you have a confirmed pickup date from your hauler, as leaving items out indefinitely violates local nuisance ordinances.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household items
- ✓ Appliances (with Freon professionally removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Wet paint
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
Most private haulers in Milton charge an additional per-item or volume-based fee for bulk waste removal, which will be added to your invoice.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday schedules depend entirely on your chosen private hauler. Typically, if a major holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week are pushed back by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
If you are subscribed to a yard waste add-on service, it will generally follow the same one-day delay as your trash and recycling during holiday weeks.
Always verify your specific holiday schedule directly on your permitted hauler's website or customer portal, as policies between companies like Waste Pro, Custom Disposal, and Waste Management may differ.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall/Winter
October to DecemberDuring peak leaf season, if your private hauler offers yard waste pickup, ensure leaves are properly bagged in compostable paper bags. Do not blow leaves into the street or storm drains, as this violates city ordinances.
Major Holidays
Year-RoundBecause Milton uses multiple private haulers, holiday schedules vary. However, the industry standard for companies like Waste Management and Red Oak Sanitation is a one-day delay if a major holiday falls on a weekday.
Spring
March to MaySpring cleaning is a great time to responsibly dispose of leftover household chemicals and old paint. Keep an eye on the City of Milton’s Facebook page and website for announcements regarding periodic Household Hazardous Waste collection events.
Local Tips & Community Info
Navigating Milton's Permitted Hauler Framework
Homeowners settling into Milton's sprawling landscapes quickly discover that the local government does not dispatch its own fleet of garbage trucks. Instead, the community operates under a free-market, permitted private hauler model. Residents are responsible for independently selecting and contracting with one of several waste management companies officially registered to operate within city limits, such as Red Oak Sanitation, Custom Disposal, or Waste Management. Because it is a competitive market, you have the flexibility to shop around for the best monthly rates, recycling add-ons, and collection schedules that perfectly match your household's volume.
Strict Ordinance on Receptacle Visibility
Preserving the pastoral, uncluttered charm of local roadways is a major priority for the local code enforcement team. Milton city ordinances heavily regulate the timeline for when your trash and recycling carts can sit out by the street. Residents are permitted to push their bins to the curb no earlier than 7:00 p.m. on the evening prior to their scheduled pickup day. Furthermore, empty containers must be retrieved and hidden from public view by 7:00 p.m. on the day of service. Consistently leaving carts out beyond these hours can result in formal warnings or municipal fines.
Exclusive Access to the Roswell Recycling Center
Finding specialized recycling solutions can be tough when relying on private haulers, as many do not accept glass or electronics in standard curbside bins. Thankfully, the City of Milton maintains an exclusive intergovernmental agreement with the neighboring City of Roswell. This partnership grants Milton homeowners full access to the expansive Roswell Recycling Center on Maxwell Road. By simply showing a valid driver's license with a Milton address, you can drop off sorted glass bottles, corrugated cardboard, obsolete electronics, and even household cooking oil at no additional charge.
Handling Heavy Brush and Agricultural Waste
Given Milton's rich equestrian heritage and densely wooded acreage, managing yard debris and farm waste requires specialized approaches. Standard private waste haulers generally prohibit residents from dumping soil, rocks, large tree limbs, or horse manure into standard residential garbage carts. If you have recently cleared heavy brush from your acreage, you will need to negotiate a separate bulk yard waste pickup with your provider or hire an independent landscape removal crew. Additionally, agricultural waste must be managed according to Fulton County health standards, ensuring it does not run off into local streams.
Scheduling Appliance and Furniture Removal
Because there is no city-wide sanitation department, there is also no universal 'bulk trash day' in Milton. Disposing of old refrigerators, broken washing machines, or unwanted sectionals means you must coordinate directly with your chosen waste provider. Most companies require at least 48 hours of advance notice and will apply a separate surcharge to your monthly invoice to cover the dispatch of a flatbed or heavy-duty rear-loader. Always confirm with your hauler whether Freon needs to be professionally drained from cooling appliances before they will accept them.
Drop-off Facilities
Bell Memorial Park Glass Recycling
15245 Bell Park Road, Milton, GA 30004
Materials Accepted
Roswell Transfer Station
1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Materials Accepted
Keep North Fulton Beautiful
470 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up trash collection for my new home in Milton?
You must contact one of the private waste hauling companies permitted to operate in Milton to establish a contract, as the city does not provide municipal sanitation services.
What is the rule for leaving trash bins at the curb?
City ordinance states that bins cannot be placed at the road before 7:00 p.m. the day before pickup, and they must be removed from street view by 7:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
Where can I take my empty glass bottles to be recycled?
Through a special city partnership, Milton residents can bring sorted glass and other complex recyclables to the Roswell Recycling Center on Maxwell Road free of charge.