Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Redan
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, on your neighborhood's assigned service day.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once weekly on the same day as your scheduled trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard trimmings are collected once weekly on the same day as your scheduled trash pickup.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (or after 7:00 PM the night before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential sanitation is provided by the DeKalb County Sanitation Division and billed annually as a special assessment on your county property tax bill. New residents pay a prorated assessment fee when setting up service.
Billing Cycle
Annual
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Drop Box, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Special homestead property tax exemptions are available for seniors (ages 62 and older), disabled residents, and disabled veterans through the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner.
Green (95-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Use only the county-issued 95-gallon green roll cart. All garbage inside the cart must be securely bagged to prevent litter and spills. No loose garbage or liquids are permitted, and excess bags outside the cart will not be collected without a special assessment.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable paper
Blue (35-gallon or 65-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be placed loosely in the blue cart without plastic bags. Up to 10 flattened cardboard boxes are allowed. Glass is strictly prohibited in curbside bins and must be taken to specialized drop-off locations.
Accepted Items
- ✓Mixed paper
- ✓Cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers (#1 and #2 only)
- ✓Aluminum and metal cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic bags or film
- ✕Plastics #3 through #7
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Shredded paper
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Place yard trimmings in biodegradable paper bags or personal metal/plastic containers up to 40 gallons. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited. Limbs must be bundled, tied securely, and stacked neatly at the curb.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree limbs (max 4 feet long, max 25 lbs each)
- ✓Brush and twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-Demand (Assessment Required)
Placement
Items must be placed neatly at the curb without obstructing roadways, sidewalks, utility meters, or mailboxes. Do not place items under low-hanging tree branches or wires.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household items
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (completely empty, doors removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste and liquids
- ✕ Concrete or rock
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Eviction piles
A special collection fee may apply depending on the volume and type of materials. Payment must be completed online or in person before the final pickup is scheduled.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Collection services run one day late for the remainder of the week following an observed holiday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard trimmings are collected on the same delayed schedule as garbage and recycling during holiday weeks.
County administrative offices and call centers close on observed holidays, though some transfer stations may maintain limited morning hours.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
July - SeptemberDue to DeKalb County's Heat Mitigation Strategy, collection starts early. Ensure all bins and yard waste are at the curb by 6:00 AM to guarantee pickup.
Fall
October - DecemberDuring heavy leaf drop, ensure all leaves are securely packed in biodegradable paper lawn bags. Loose leaves or leaves in plastic bags will be bypassed by collection crews.
Winter/Spring
VariableSevere thunderstorms or winter weather can temporarily halt sanitation fleets. If service is suspended, leave your carts at the curb; routes will resume on the next safely navigable business day.
Local Tips & Community Info
DeKalb County Sanitation Serves Redan Residents
Because Redan is an unincorporated census-designated place, comprehensive waste management services are provided directly by the DeKalb County Sanitation Division. Residential garbage is collected once a week. To ensure that your household refuse is picked up without any issues, all green county-issued roll carts must be placed at the edge of your driveway no later than 7:00 AM on your assigned service day. Drivers will not circle back for late placements, so preparing your bins the night before is highly encouraged.
Subscription-Based Curbside Recycling
Unlike standard garbage collection, recycling in Redan is not automatically activated when you move in. Residents must intentionally subscribe to the county's single-stream recycling program. Upon enrollment, you will receive a specialized blue cart, available in either 35-gallon or 65-gallon capacities. You can recycle corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, and rigid plastics labeled #1 through #7. However, DeKalb County strictly forbids glass in residential recycling carts. For glass disposal, you must utilize designated drop-off centers situated at various fire stations and parks throughout the county.
Cart Positioning and Neighborhood Code Compliance
Proper bin positioning is a critical requirement for the automated trucks servicing Redan neighborhoods. You must leave a minimum clearance radius of three feet around every cart to prevent property damage to mailboxes, utility poles, or parked vehicles. Furthermore, local ordinance mandates that all carts be removed from the street and returned to the side or rear of your home by midnight on the day of collection. Leaving bins out all week can result in warnings from county code enforcement.
Managing Yard Trimmings and Seasonal Vegetation
Lawn care generates a significant amount of waste, and DeKalb County collects yard trimmings on the exact same day as your standard household garbage. All leaves, twigs, and grass clippings must be secured in heavy-duty paper lawn bags or placed in a dedicated, unlined 32-gallon receptacle. Plastic garbage bags are completely banned for yard debris and will be left behind by the sanitation crew. Limbs and thick branches must be chopped to a maximum length of four feet and stacked neatly by the curb.
Scheduling Appliance Removal and Bulky Debris
When upgrading major household appliances—often referred to as 'white goods'—you cannot simply leave the old units next to your regular trash. Items such as refrigerators, washing machines, and large furniture require special handling. Redan residents must submit a formal bulky item collection request through the DeKalb County Sanitation website or customer service hotline. Some oversized items may require an additional prepaid assessment fee before a specialized flatbed truck is dispatched to your property.
Drop-off Facilities
Seminole Road Landfill
4203 Clevemont Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
Materials Accepted
CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)
1110 Hill Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Materials Accepted
Central Transfer Station
3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Redan have its own trash collection service?
No. Since Redan is an unincorporated community, all residential sanitation and recycling services are managed and executed by the DeKalb County Sanitation Division.
Can I put glass bottles in my blue recycling cart?
No. DeKalb County prohibits glass in curbside recycling bins. Residents must take glass items to specific county-operated glass recycling drop-off locations.
What time do I need to put my garbage out for pickup?
Your green garbage cart must be positioned at the curb by 7:00 AM on your assigned collection morning to ensure it is emptied.