Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Richmond Hill
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly on Mondays in green-lid carts provided by Atlantic Waste Services.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week on Thursdays in yellow-lid carts.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected on Tuesdays for southern/western subdivisions (including Richmond Heights, Creekside, Cypress Point, and The Commons) and on Thursdays for northern/eastern neighborhoods (including Richmond Place, Blueberry, Piercefield, and Main Street).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation charges are managed through Atlantic Waste and billed directly with your City of Richmond Hill water and sewer utility statement.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, Drop Box
Green Lid Bin (Trash)
Carts must face the road, be placed at least 2 feet from the curb, and be out by 6:00 AM on your scheduled pickup day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Landfill-only waste
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Yellow Lid Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected every other week. All bottles, cans, and containers must be completely clean before being placed in the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2
- ✓Paper and cardboard
- ✓Metal cans and aluminum
- ✓Clean pizza boxes
- ✓Aseptic packaging
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and windows
- ✕Plastics #3-7
- ✕Aerosol cans
- ✕Styrofoam and bubble wrap
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard clippings
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in paper bags and kept at least 10 feet away from household garbage containers. Have out by 7:00 AM on Tuesdays or Thursdays based on your zone.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Pinecones and moss
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small limbs (4-5 feet long, under 6 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Annually (typically March or April)
Placement
Place eligible items on the curb by 7:00 AM on the morning of your zone's scheduled pick-up. Ensure clear access for the boom truck.
Accepted
- ✓ Large furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Select household appliances
- ✓ Other large bulky items not fitting in regular trash
Not Accepted
- ✕ Refrigerators and freezers (Freon products)
- ✕ Tires and batteries
- ✕ Hazardous waste and paint
- ✕ Lawnmowers and gas products
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Cardboard boxes or trash bags full of regular garbage
Provided free-of-charge to current Richmond Hill residential water account users.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your regular pick-up day falls on or after a major holiday, your collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
City-operated yard waste pickups may be paused during official City of Richmond Hill government holidays.
For the most precise updates regarding a specific holiday, always cross-reference the annual Atlantic Waste collection calendar on the city's website.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - AprilThe city's massive Annual Bulk Trash Cleanup kicks off in mid-March or April. Keep in mind that all regular yard waste pickups are suspended during this event until every zone has been fully serviced by the boom trucks.
Summer/Fall
June - NovemberDuring Atlantic hurricane season, high coastal winds can turn uncollected yard waste into dangerous projectiles. Secure all green and yellow carts, and delay putting out large yard piles if a severe storm is approaching Bryan County.
Winter
December - JanuaryPost-holiday overflow is a common issue. Do not attempt to recycle shiny wrapping paper, bows, or styrofoam packaging in the yellow cart. All standard cardboard boxes must be broken down to fit inside the bin with the lid fully closed.
Local Tips & Community Info
Reliable Weekly Refuse Services with Atlantic Waste
Richmond Hill has partnered with Atlantic Waste to deliver high-quality curbside garbage collection for local neighborhoods. Standard household refuse is picked up once a week using the city-issued green lid cart. All normal household garbage must fit completely inside this designated container. It is critical to keep hazardous materials like wet paint, extreme chemicals, tires, and medical waste out of this bin. Make sure your cart is brought to the edge of the street early on your collection morning and positioned properly so the automated boom trucks can quickly service your address.
Bi-Weekly Single-Stream Recycling Rules
To help keep our coastal environment sustainable, recycling in Richmond Hill is collected once every other week utilizing the bright yellow lid cart. Because the program utilizes a single-stream process, no pre-sorting is required by the homeowner. You can confidently toss in unbagged, loose recyclables such as #1 and #2 plastics, aluminum beverage cans, metal tins, paper, and small pieces of flattened cardboard. However, it is vital to remember that Atlantic Waste strictly prohibits any glass bottles, plastic grocery bags, styrofoam, pizza boxes, and hazardous chemicals from being placed in the yellow bins.
Annual Bulk Waste Removal Event
Disposing of oversized furniture and large broken items is simple during the city's annual bulk trash pickup event. Provided entirely free of charge to active residential water account users, this scheduled service systematically clears large appliances and bulky household items that simply cannot fit into the regular green cart. Crews will not collect loose cardboard boxes, Freon-based appliances, heavy construction debris, or vehicle tires. If you miss this annual curbside sweep, residents always have the option to self-haul their bulk waste directly to the Bryan County Landfill located on Fort McAllister Road during normal operating hours.
Yard Waste Collection Details
Handling outdoor landscaping debris in Georgia requires following specific local guidelines to ensure prompt and safe pickup. While the standard weekly collection manages most typical household needs, heavy yard waste must be properly prepared for removal by the sanitation teams. Be mindful that during the intensive annual bulk trash removal weeks, standard yard clippings might be temporarily paused until the heavy bulk sweeps are entirely completed across all neighborhood zones. Always keep organic debris separate from your household trash to avoid contaminating the landfill.
Drop-off Facilities
Bryan County Landfill
Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is my recycling bin and how often is it picked up?
In Richmond Hill, the designated recycling container is the cart featuring the yellow lid. It is serviced on a convenient every-other-week schedule by Atlantic Waste.
Can I put glass bottles in my yellow recycling cart?
No. Glass items such as bottles, mirrors, and windows are strictly prohibited in the Richmond Hill curbside recycling program and must be safely disposed of in the regular green garbage cart.
How do I get rid of an old refrigerator or tire?
Freon-based refrigerators, freezers, and vehicle tires are not accepted in standard garbage or during the annual bulk pickup. These specific items must be taken to specialized county facilities or the Bryan County Landfill.