Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Newnan
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Collected weekly on your regular trash collection day using the 'One Bin Solution'.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on your regular scheduled service day by City Public Works.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation charges are billed monthly directly through the City of Newnan Sanitation Department portal rather than bundled with county property taxes.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Phone, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A Backdoor Disability Collection Exemption is available for residents unable to bring carts to the curb, requiring a physician's verification. No age or income-based rate discounts are listed.
Green Amwaste Cart Bin (Trash)
All trash and recycling go into the same bin. Everything must fit inside with the lid closed. Place at the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Bagged trash
- ✓Recyclables (One-Bin system)
Same as Trash (One-Bin Solution) Bin (Recycling)
Newnan uses a single-container system. Do not separate recyclables; place them in your main Amwaste trash cart to be sorted at the RePower South facility.
Accepted Items
- ✓Paper
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Plastics
- ✓Aluminum cans
- ✓Glass (mixed with trash)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Tires
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Car batteries
- ✕Wet paint
Yard Waste Bin
Collected by City of Newnan Public Works on your regular trash day. Do not block sidewalks, streets, or storm drains with yard debris.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Limbs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your scheduled collection day
Placement
Place items on the right-of-way without blocking sidewalks, streets, or storm drains. Do not place under power lines or overhanging branches.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Rolled carpet
- ✓ Appliances (Freon removed)
- ✓ Broken glass in boxes
- ✓ Homeowner-generated DIY debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Contractor/commercial construction debris
- ✕ Blocks and bricks
- ✕ Dirt and concrete
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Paint (unless dry and empty)
Standard residential bulk and brush pickup is included in your city sanitation bill. No extra fee is required for acceptable household items.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a holiday falls on or before your collection day, services are delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Collections occurring before the holiday remain unchanged.
Yard Waste Exception
City-operated brush and bulk collections typically follow the same holiday delay schedule as the Amwaste garbage routes.
For example, if Christmas is on a Tuesday, Monday routes run normally, but Tuesday through Friday routes will all run one day late.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October to DecemberDuring the heavy leaf-drop months, leaves and grass clippings will still be picked up on your regular collection day. Keep leaf piles out of the streets to prevent localized flooding caused by clogged storm drains.
Major Holidays
Year-RoundIf a major holiday falls on or before your scheduled collection day, your Amwaste pickup will be delayed by one day. If your collection day falls before the holiday, your schedule will not be impacted.
Spring
March to MayHomeowners tackling spring renovations can place DIY construction and demolition debris at the curb for bulk pickup. However, waste generated by hired commercial contractors will not be collected by the city.
Local Tips & Community Info
Amwaste Residential Collection in Newnan
Since January 1, 2023, the City of Newnan has partnered with Amwaste to handle weekly curbside sanitation services for all residents living within city limits. One of the unique aspects of this service is that households are no longer required to separate their traditional trash from recyclable materials. All bagged household refuse and recyclables go directly into the same standardized cart provided by the city. This unified approach streamlines the collection process and simplifies household waste management. Residents who need special accommodations, such as backdoor service or an additional cart, can easily submit a request form through the local government's official sanitation portal.
Navigating Bulk Item and Heavy Waste Pickups
Getting rid of old furniture or large appliances requires a little advance planning. Newnan provides its residents with up to 12 scheduled bulk waste collections per calendar year at no extra charge, provided each load does not exceed eight cubic yards—roughly the size of a small room filled with furniture. You must actively schedule these pickups ahead of time through the city portal. Importantly, you should not drag your heavy items to the curb before 7:00 p.m. on the evening prior to your scheduled day, as doing so might trigger a code enforcement citation. Items like car parts, tires, and construction debris are strictly prohibited and will be left behind by the haulers.
Handling Yard Debris and Tree Stumps
Maintaining a beautiful lawn often generates plenty of organic waste, which the city handles separately from your standard household trash and bulk furniture. Leaves, grass clippings, and small twigs should be placed in designated paper yard trimming bags. If you have recently cut down small trees or bushes, make sure any stumps are trimmed down so they measure no more than four feet in length. Stumps and branches that cannot fit securely into a yard bag will need to be scheduled as a formal bulk collection. Never mix your yard clippings with household garbage or bulky appliances to ensure proper processing.
Holiday Route Shifts and Delay Protocols
Holidays bring a slight adjustment to the regular Amwaste neighborhood routes. Whenever a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, services for that day—and all subsequent days that week—will be pushed back by exactly one day. For instance, if a holiday falls on a Tuesday, Monday residents will see no change to their schedule, but Tuesday neighborhoods will be serviced on Wednesday, with the delay continuing through Saturday. Always check the city's seasonal announcements to confirm which federal holidays actively disrupt the standard sanitation calendar, as not every minor holiday impacts collection times.
Cart Placement and Missed Collections
To ensure swift and completely automated pickups, residents must position their carts correctly along the right-of-way. Bins should be placed clear of low-hanging tree branches, fire hydrants, parked vehicles, and mailboxes so the mechanical arm of the truck can safely grab them. In the event that the Amwaste truck passes your neighborhood but misses your property, you have a strict two-day window to report the oversight. You can reach out directly to the Newnan Sanitation Customer Service office at 770-253-6025 to request that a recovery truck be dispatched back to your address.
Drop-off Facilities
Coweta County Transfer Station
164 Essie Mae Walker Road, Newnan, GA 30263
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to separate my recycling from my household garbage?
No. Under the city's current contract with Amwaste, residents do not need to separate recyclables. All bagged household waste and recycling should be placed into the same provided cart.
How many bulk trash pickups am I allowed to have each year?
The city permits up to 12 scheduled bulk waste collections per year for each residence. If you exceed this limit, you will face an additional fee of roughly $336.
Who should I call if my cart wasn't emptied on my normal day?
If your curbside bin was skipped, you must report the missed pickup within two business days by calling the Sanitation Customer Service line at 770-253-6025.