Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Peachtree Corners
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.
Green Waste Management Cart (95-gallon) Bin (Trash)
All waste must be bagged and fit securely inside the 95-gallon cart with the lid closed. Place the cart at the curb according to your designated weekday zone.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Standard household waste
Waste Management Recycling Cart (64-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables; keep them loose in the 64-gallon cart. All materials must be clean and completely dry. Take glass to Pinckneyville Park.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Mixed paper (mail, newspaper)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓#1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Food residue
Yard Waste Bin
Requires a paid subscription through Waste Management. Limit is strictly 10 bags per week. Yard waste mixed with household trash is not accepted.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Fallen leaves
- ✓Small branches and prunings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (Must be scheduled one week in advance)
Placement
Do not leave bulky items on the curb until you have a confirmed pickup date from Waste Management. Leaving junk curbside indefinitely violates city code.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and bulky furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household items that do not fit in the 95-gallon cart
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and wet paint
- ✕ Car tires
- ✕ Construction materials
- ✕ Electronics/E-waste
There is a standard fee of $29 per item, which may incur minor additional processing charges depending on your selected payment method with Waste Management.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Weekday holidays will delay collection by one day for the remainder of the week. If the holiday falls on a weekend, the standard collection schedule usually remains unaffected.
Yard Waste Exception
Subscribed yard waste services follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as the primary household garbage and recycling routes.
For example, if a major holiday falls on a Thursday, Thursday customers will be collected on Friday, and Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Glass Out of Your Curbside Cart
Glass is entirely banned from your 64-gallon recycling cart. Broken glass shards embed into paper and ruin recycling bales. Take all glass to the Pinckneyville Park drop-off location.
Do Not Toss Bags at the Drop-Off Site
When visiting the Pinckneyville Park glass recycling bin, ensure you only deposit the bare glass bottles and jars. Never toss the cardboard boxes or plastic bags you used to transport the glass into the public receptacle.
Leave the Recyclables Unbagged
Never line your recycling cart with a plastic garbage bag, and do not bundle your recyclables inside plastic grocery bags. Film plastics wrap around the gears at the sorting facility and stall the entire recycling process.
Seasonal Information
Autumn/Winter
October to DecemberDuring heavy leaf-drop season, please remember that the Waste Management yard waste subscription strictly caps collections at 10 bags per week. Plan your yard cleanups accordingly so you do not exceed the weekly limit.
Spring
February to AprilThe City of Peachtree Corners occasionally hosts a free internal Community Clean-Up Day with large dumpsters for residents to dispose of bulk items, scrap metal, and heavy yard debris that cannot be placed curbside.
Major Holidays
Year-RoundWaste Management observes six major holidays. If a holiday falls on a weekday, all remaining collections for that week will be delayed by exactly one day, with Friday routes being serviced on Saturday.
About Peachtree Corners Waste Management
Peachtree Corners Municipal Solid Waste Program
The City of Peachtree Corners holds an exclusive municipal contract with Waste Management to provide once-weekly household garbage and recycling collection. To simplify billing, the annual cost for these essential curbside services is automatically added to residents' Gwinnett County property tax assessments. Furthermore, eligible homeowners who are 65 years of age or older can apply directly through City Hall to receive a 15% senior discount on their yearly sanitation fees.
Standard Garbage and Recycling Carts
Through the Waste Management contract, every participating residential home receives a standardized 95-gallon roll-out cart for regular household trash and a 64-gallon cart dedicated to single-stream recycling. To guarantee efficient automated truck operations along the city's five designated collection zones, residents must ensure all waste fits comfortably inside the provided containers with the lids fully closed. Bags left on the ground next to the bins are not collected as part of the standard service.
Glass Recycling Protocol at Pinckneyville Park
Because glass items shatter during automated transit and frequently ruin perfectly good batches of recyclable paper and cardboard, they are strictly prohibited from curbside recycling carts. Instead, Peachtree Corners residents are encouraged to utilize the Gwinnett County glass recycling drop-off site conveniently located inside Pinckneyville Park on South Old Peachtree Road. Remember to discard the clean glass directly into the receptacle, keeping plastic bags and cardboard boxes out.
Optional Yard Waste Subscription Add-On
Unlike some municipalities that include green waste in their base taxes, Peachtree Corners treats yard trimmings as a premium, optional add-on service. Homeowners who tackle their own landscaping can contact Waste Management to subscribe to the yard waste program for a minor additional monthly fee. This specialized tier permits residents to set out a strict maximum of 10 bags of leaves, grass clippings, and small trimmings per week.
Scheduling Bulk Item Removal Services
Standard garbage routes cannot accommodate bulky household items like broken sofas, old mattresses, or heavy appliances. To dispose of these oversized objects, residents must call Waste Management directly to schedule a special bulky pickup at least one full week in advance. Be prepared to pay a separate, per-item removal fee (typically around $29), which may vary depending on the item's size and your selected payment method.
Drop-off Facilities
Pinckneyville Park Glass Recycling Site
4758 South Old Peachtree Road, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay my monthly trash bill in Peachtree Corners?
You do not receive a monthly bill for standard garbage and recycling. The annual cost of $219.60 is conveniently billed on your Gwinnett County property tax assessment. Eligible seniors 65 and older can apply for a 15% discount by contacting City Hall.
Why didn't Waste Management pick up the glass in my recycling bin?
Glass is strictly prohibited in the 64-gallon curbside recycling carts because it shatters and contaminates other materials. You must take your clean glass bottles and jars to the specialized drop-off receptacle located inside Pinckneyville Park.
How do I get rid of yard clippings and leaves?
Yard waste is not included in the standard city tax assessment. You must call Waste Management at 1-888-964-9730 to add the yard waste subscription to your service. It costs approximately $7.46 per month and allows you to place up to 10 bags of yard debris at the curb each week.
Does Peachtree Corners have a free bulky item pickup day?
The city does not provide free curbside bulk pickups. However, you can call Waste Management a week in advance to schedule a special bulky pickup for around $29 per item. The city also occasionally hosts a community clean-up drop-off event during the year for residents.