Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Pooler
Trash Day
Monday through Friday, depending on your assigned neighborhood route.
Recycling
Every other week on your designated trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Collected on your scheduled service day.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling fees are bundled with water and sewer services on your monthly City of Pooler utility bill. Due dates depend on your location: the 5th of the month for residents south of Highway 80, and the 20th for residents north of Highway 80.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH), Pay by Text, Phone, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Green lid cart Bin (Trash)
Collected once per week. Carts must be placed at the curb according to automated collection guidelines, clear of obstructions.
Accepted Items
- ✓Non-hazardous household refuse
- ✓Food scraps
- ✓Glass bottles
- ✓Commercial refuse
Green or Yellow lid cart (depending on zone) Bin (Recycling)
Collected every other week based on your Green or Yellow zone schedule. Do not bag recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2
- ✓Paper and Cardboard
- ✓Aluminum and metal cans
- ✓Clean pizza boxes and aseptic packaging
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles, windows, mirrors
- ✕Plastics #3 through #7
- ✕Styrofoam and aluminum foil
- ✕Food-tainted items and yard clippings
- ✕Plastic wrap and packing peanuts
Yard Waste Bin
Must be in BROWN PAPER BAGS (max 45 lbs, max 10 bags). Limbs must be stacked neatly (max 4x4x4 feet), with trunks/limbs no larger than 4 inches in diameter.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass trimmings
- ✓Mulch
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree limbs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Not provided curbside by default
Placement
Do not place bulk items in or next to your carts, as they will not be collected by Atlantic Waste.
Accepted
Not Accepted
- ✕ Furniture
- ✕ Mattresses
- ✕ Large appliances
- ✕ Construction debris
Residents must hire a private junk removal company or haul large items to a Chatham County drop-off facility at their own expense.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Atlantic Waste only observes New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Collections falling on or after these holidays in that week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is picked up on the same day as your household garbage and follows the exact same holiday delay schedule.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, it typically does not impact the Monday-Friday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
June to AugustDuring hurricane and severe storm season, ensure your carts are secured. After a storm, separate your yard waste from your regular garbage for collection, and ensure limb piles meet city size requirements.
Winter
December to JanuaryFollowing Christmas, remember that Atlantic Waste observes Christmas Day and New Year's Day, which shifts schedules by one day. Do not put wrapping paper with foil or wax boxes in your recycling cart.
Local Tips & Community Info
Complete Pooler Trash Pickup Schedule & Information
The City of Pooler, alongside Atlantic Waste Services, operates a fully automated residential trash collection system to keep local neighborhoods clean. Standard household garbage is picked up once a week. Because collection routes can start very early, residents are strongly encouraged to wheel their carts to the curb the night before their scheduled day, or no later than 6:00 AM on collection morning. Remember to leave enough clearance around your bin so the automated arms can grab it without hitting mailboxes, fire hydrants, or parked cars.
Pooler Recycling Collection Rules & Calendar
Curbside recycling in Pooler is collected on a bi-weekly basis, and your schedule depends on whether your home is assigned a Green or Yellow lid cart. It is crucial to strictly follow the single-stream recycling guidelines. You can recycle corrugated cardboard, paper, aluminum cans, and plastics labeled #1 and #2. Keep in mind that glass bottles, styrofoam, plastic bags, and plastics #3 through #7 are strictly prohibited and will contaminate the load. When in doubt, toss it in the regular trash rather than risking a rejected recycling bin.
Yard Waste Guidelines & Preparation
If you have grass clippings or leaves, Pooler's yard waste rules require you to use heavy-duty brown paper yard bags. Plastic bags are completely banned for yard debris and will be left at the curb. You are allowed up to 10 bags per pickup, with each bag weighing no more than 45 pounds. For larger branches, ensure all tree limbs are neatly stacked in piles no larger than 4 feet by 4 feet by 4 feet. Additionally, individual branches cannot exceed four inches in diameter. Always keep your yard clippings entirely separate from household garbage carts.
Holiday Collection Delays
Nobody wants their trash sitting out longer than necessary, so it is important to know the local holiday schedule. Atlantic Waste Services operates on a very reliable calendar and only observes three major holidays during the year: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. If your regular trash or recycling pickup falls on one of these three holidays, your service will be pushed back by one day for the remainder of that week. For all other state and federal holidays, sanitation trucks will run on their normal schedule.
Bulk Waste & Missed Pickup Procedures
Sometimes an automated truck might accidentally miss your cart, or your bin might not have been out in time. If you experience a missed sanitation pickup, or if your cart is damaged, you should directly contact Atlantic Waste Services at (912) 964-2000. If you are preparing for a major cleanout and have bulk waste that will not fit into your standard city-issued bins, you will need to make special arrangements. Overstuffed carts with lids that cannot close completely are a safety hazard and may be skipped by the driver.
Drop-off Facilities
Sharon Park Drop-Off Center
50 Kelly Hill Road, Garden City, GA 31408
Materials Accepted
Chatham County Drop-Off Center (Concord Road)
7022 Concord Road, Savannah, GA 31410
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What holidays disrupt trash pickup in Pooler?
Trash collection is only delayed for three holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. If your pickup falls on one of these days, collection is delayed by one day.
Can I put glass in my recycling bin?
No, glass is not accepted in Pooler's curbside recycling program. You must dispose of all glass bottles, mirrors, and window panes in your regular household trash cart.
What are the rules for yard waste bags?
Yard waste must be placed in brown paper lawn bags, not plastic. You can put out a maximum of 10 bags per pickup, and each bag must weigh less than 45 pounds.