Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Rome
Trash Day
Collection operates on a 4-day weekly schedule (Monday through Thursday). Garbage, recycling, yard waste carts, and bulky items are all picked up on your neighborhood's assigned collection day between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same designated day as your garbage pickup.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on the same day as garbage collection using the 95-gallon yard waste cart. Loose brush and large limbs are serviced by grabber trucks on a 4 to 6-week rotation.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Garbage and yard cart services are set up when you apply for City of Rome water service and are conveniently billed together on your monthly municipal utility statement.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Auto-Draft, Mail, Drive-Through, Drop Box, In-Person
City-issued garbage cart Bin (Trash)
All household garbage must be contained entirely within the city-issued cart you have subscribed to. Do not place bags on the ground outside the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small broken toys and small junk items
City-issued recycling cart Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables. Ensure all food and liquid residue is rinsed out of plastics and cans before tossing them in the bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓#1 and #2 plastic bottles, jugs, and jars (rinsed)
- ✓Aluminum and tin food/beverage cans
- ✓Corrugated cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and unbagged junk mail
- ✓Clean paperboard (cereal boxes, shoe boxes)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Shredded paper
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food-soiled paper
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste must be placed inside the city-issued 95-gallon 'Yard Waste Only' cart. The city will not collect yard debris generated by professional landscapers or lawn service companies.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and weeds
- ✓Pine straw
- ✓Small limbs and brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand on your regular collection day
Placement
Place items curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your regular collection day, keeping them clear of your standard rollout carts, mailboxes, and low-hanging wires.
Accepted
- ✓ Old furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household junk (non-freon)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Freezers, refrigerators, and A/C units (Freon appliances)
- ✕ Construction or demolition material (roofing, rock, cement, dirt)
- ✕ Paint, oil, or any free liquid
- ✕ Contractor debris
Standard residential bulk pickup is provided, but specialized commercial services or excessive loose debris may be subject to evaluation.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
During holiday weeks, Monday's routes (garbage, recycling, and yard waste) are collected on Tuesday, and Tuesday's routes are collected on Wednesday. Regular service remains on Thursday and Friday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as household garbage, as all streams are picked up on the same day in Rome.
Always check the 2026-2027 Holiday Schedule on the City of Rome website to confirm exact date adjustments.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March to MayAs spring landscaping begins, utilize your 95-gallon yard waste cart for grass and weeds. Remember that large, non-containerized loose debris requires calling the Solid Waste office to arrange collection.
Summer
June to AugustDuring the hot summer months, ensure all household garbage is securely bagged before placing it inside your city-issued cart to prevent severe odor issues and pest infestations.
Fall
October to DecemberHoliday collection weeks feature an adjusted schedule. Because Rome operates on a 4-day pickup week, Monday collections typically shift to Tuesday, and Tuesday collections shift to Wednesday during holiday weeks.
Local Tips & Community Info
Unified Curbside Collection in Rome
The City of Rome streamlines its sanitation services by operating a unified curbside collection system. Unlike many municipalities that split services across different days, Rome schedules your household garbage, single-stream recycling, yard waste, and bulky junk items to all be picked up on the exact same day. Collection trucks operate between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., so residents must ensure all their carts and materials are placed at the edge of the street prior to the 7:00 a.m. deadline. Setting out your bins correctly prevents missed pickups and helps keep local neighborhoods looking pristine.
Guidelines for Large Junk and Furniture
Disposing of oversized household items in Rome is highly convenient, though it requires specific steps. If you have small broken appliances or toys, they can simply be tossed into your standard garbage cart. However, if you are getting rid of large furniture like a sofa or mattress, you must place the item on the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your regular garbage collection day. Once the item is at the street, you are required to call the Solid Waste Collections office at 706-236-4580 to officially schedule the removal truck. Do not call before the item is actually sitting on the curb.
Prohibited Materials and Landfill Use
The city's curbside trucks cannot accept everything. Rome sanitation crews are strictly prohibited from picking up construction or demolition materials, roofing shingles, cement, wet paint, motor oil, or any free liquids. Furthermore, large appliances that contain refrigerants, such as old freezers, refrigerators, and air conditioning units, will be left behind. For heavy construction debris or loads of inert material, residents must haul their waste to the Walker Mountain Landfill. Note that the landfill charges gate rates based on the weight of your load, starting at a base fee for loads under 250 pounds.
Managing Yard Waste
Maintaining your property generates organic debris, which the City of Rome conveniently collects alongside your standard trash. Your yard waste cart should be used for leaves, small twigs, and grass clippings. Just like your garbage, the yard cart must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Residents are warned not to mix regular household garbage in with their yard trimmings, as contaminated yard waste cannot be processed properly and may result in the cart being bypassed by the collection driver.
Navigating Holiday Route Shifts
During major observed holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, and Christmas, the Solid Waste Collections Department adjusts its standard routes. When the city closes for a holiday, services are generally pushed back by one day for the remainder of the week. In some cases, to catch up before the weekend, the department will run a double route on a Thursday to collect both Thursday and Friday's neighborhoods simultaneously. Always monitor the official Rome city announcements for specific holiday week schedules to ensure your bins are out on the correct makeup day.
Drop-off Facilities
Rome-Floyd Recycling Center
412 Lavender Drive, Rome, GA 30165
Materials Accepted
Walker Mountain Landfill
1214 Walker Mountain Rd SW, Rome, GA 30161
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should my trash be on the curb?
All your waste, including household garbage, recycling, yard waste, and junk items, must be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
How do I get rid of an old couch or large furniture?
Place the large item on the street by 7:00 a.m. on your regular garbage day. Afterward, you must call the Solid Waste Collections office at 706-236-4580 to schedule the pick up.
Can I throw away my old air conditioner on the curb?
No, the city does not collect freezers, refrigerators, A/C units, or any items containing refrigerated gas. You will need to use alternative disposal methods.