Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Powder Springs
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Tuesday through Friday, depending on your street and subdivision.
Recycling
Drop-off only (available at the Public Works facility at 3006 Springs Industrial Drive; no curbside pickup provided).
Yard Waste
Every Monday
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (or placed out the night before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation is mandatory for residents within city limits and billed quarterly. Monday yard waste collection includes up to 6 biodegradable paper bags at no extra charge.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior residents aged 65 and older are eligible for a discounted quarterly rate.
City-issued 95-gallon cart Bin (Trash)
All trash MUST be bagged before going into the cart to prevent windblown litter. Carts must be at the curb the night before collection. Extra bags outside the cart will not be picked up without a paid work order.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Bagged household debris
No curbside bin provided Bin (Recycling)
Curbside recycling is not offered. Residents must bring sorted recyclables to the Public Works facility drop-off bins.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics
- ✓Paper
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Household trash
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on Mondays only. Must use biodegradable paper bags (max 20 lbs each) or create a single brush pile under 3x3x3 feet. Limit of 6 free bags per week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Pine straw
- ✓Limbs and branches (under 6 inches in diameter and 3 feet long)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By request on your regular trash day (or free during Reside With Pride weeks)
Placement
Place approved items at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your designated day. Items out without a confirmed work order will be ignored by crews.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and recliners
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (empty of food/liquids, doors removed)
- ✓ Televisions
- ✓ Disassembled trampolines and basketball goals
Not Accepted
- ✕ Carpet and padding
- ✕ Building materials (lumber, sheetrock, fencing)
- ✕ Tires and car parts
- ✕ Wooden swing sets
- ✕ Hazardous toxic materials
Fees are charged per item (e.g., $30 for a sofa, $35 for a mattress, $50 for a refrigerator). A maximum of 2 appliances or 4 furniture items are allowed per week.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a holiday falls on your normal trash collection day, your pickup will shift to the next business day. Following days that week typically also shift backward by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
There is absolutely no Monday yard waste collection during any week containing an observed city holiday. The yard waste service resumes the following week.
Always check your quarterly utility bill message line for exact holiday week schedule shifts, as the city prints reminders there.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
MarchThe city typically holds its first Reside With Pride week in early March. Mark your calendar, as this is your best opportunity to clear out garages and attics, as bulk fees are temporarily waived for city sanitation customers.
Fall
October to NovemberDuring peak autumn leaf drop, remember the strict Monday yard waste rules. Only your first six paper leaf bags are free. If you have a massive pile, you must request a work order and pay a fee for bags 7 through 20.
Winter
December to JanuaryThe city suspends all yard waste and brush collection during major holiday weeks (like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's). Hold your yard debris until the following regular Monday collection.
Local Tips & Community Info
Curbside Waste Collection Essentials in Powder Springs
Living in Powder Springs means enjoying clean, well-maintained neighborhoods, an effort supported by the city's partnership with Custom Disposal Service. Every eligible household is equipped with a green 95-gallon sanitation cart. To ensure your household refuse is picked up without a hitch, all items must be bagged before being placed inside the container. The lid needs to be completely closed to prevent litter from blowing into the streets. You must roll your cart to the curb no later than 7:00 AM on your designated pickup day. Keep the bin at least three feet away from mailboxes, fire hydrants, and vehicles to allow the automated mechanical arms enough room to operate safely.
How to Properly Prepare Yard Trimmings
Property upkeep in Georgia generates quite a bit of green waste, and the city has strict guidelines on how it must be handled. Powder Springs residents can place yard debris at the curb on the same day as their regular garbage collection, provided it is prepped correctly. Leaves and grass clippings must be packed into biodegradable paper lawn bags; plastic bags are strictly prohibited and will be left on the curb. If you have tree limbs or brush, they must be cut to lengths of four feet or less, securely tied into bundles, and weigh no more than 40 pounds each. Mixing yard debris inside your primary garbage cart violates city code.
Navigating Heavy Trash and Large Appliance Removal
Standard residential service is not designed to handle massive household items like discarded furniture, mattresses, or old washing machines. If you are doing some heavy spring cleaning, you cannot simply leave these bulky items next to your rolling cart. Residents must proactively contact Custom Disposal Service directly to arrange a special bulk pickup, which typically incurs an additional out-of-pocket fee based on the item's size. Refrigerators and freezers must have the doors removed and all hazardous refrigerants legally drained by a professional before they are eligible for collection.
What to Do When Holidays Alter Your Route
Throughout the year, your normal collection day might be interrupted by major national holidays. When holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, or Independence Day fall on a standard weekday, all subsequent pickup routes for that week are delayed by exactly one day. For instance, if your normal day is Tuesday, and Monday is a holiday, your trash will be collected on Wednesday. Should you encounter a missed pickup that is not related to a holiday delay, verify that your cart was out before 7:00 AM and contact the sanitation department immediately to resolve the issue.
Drop-off Facilities
Powder Springs Public Works Drop-off
3006 Springs Industrial Drive, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Materials Accepted
Cobb County Transfer Station
1897 County Services Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30008
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put my grass clippings in plastic garbage bags?
No, Powder Springs requires all loose yard waste, such as leaves and grass clippings, to be placed exclusively in biodegradable paper lawn bags.
When does my garbage cart need to be placed at the curb?
To guarantee service, residents must place their 95-gallon carts at the street no later than 7:00 AM on their scheduled collection morning.
How do I throw away an old couch or mattress?
Bulky items require a special pickup arrangement. You must contact Custom Disposal Service directly to schedule the removal, which requires an additional fee.