Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Roswell
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone. Residents can look up their specific collection day using the City's My Neighborhood Services tool.
Recycling
Curbside recycling is collected once weekly on your regular collection day via Waste Pro.
Yard Waste
Curbside yard waste is collected once per week on your scheduled service day (limited to 2 cubic yards or 12 bags).
Set Out Time
By 8:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential sanitation and recycling fees are billed monthly by the City of Roswell and appear on your city utility statement alongside stormwater and water services where applicable.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Curbside collection assistance and exemptions are available for seniors (age 65+) and individuals with physical disabilities or medical limitations.
City-issued 96-gallon cart Bin (Trash)
All trash MUST be bagged before being placed in the cart. The lid must close completely. Place at the curb by 8:00 AM with the wheels and handle facing the house. Keep 3 feet of clearance.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Standard City Recycling Cart Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be loose inside the container (do not bag). Place at the curb the night before or by 8:00 AM on the scheduled collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1-7
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Paper and broken-down cardboard boxes
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕Food-soiled paper or pizza boxes
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in paper composting sacks or a 50-gallon reusable metal/plastic container. Plastic bags are prohibited. Limited to 12 bags or 2 cubic yards per week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree limbs (under 4 feet long, 6 inches in diameter, and 50 lbs)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By requested appointment on your normal service day.
Placement
Items must be placed at the end of your driveway by 8:00 AM on your scheduled regular garbage day after receiving appointment confirmation.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables, mattresses)
- ✓ Small and large appliances
- ✓ Bicycles and swing sets
- ✓ Grills
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (wood, brick, concrete)
- ✕ Chemicals or hazardous liquids
- ✕ Automotive parts
Bulk pickup is not free. There is a strict fee of $38.12 per item, and payment must be submitted when scheduling the collection via the Financial Services Division.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Weekday holidays typically delay Roswell sanitation collection by one day for the remainder of the week (e.g., Thursday routes run on Friday, Friday routes run on Saturday).
Yard Waste Exception
Because Waste Pro handles yard waste separately, their delay schedule generally mirrors the city's, shifting collection one day late after major holidays.
Download the official holiday sanitation schedule from the Roswell government website to ensure you don't miss any shifted dates during the Thanksgiving or Christmas weeks.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
JanuaryAfter the holidays, participate in the annual 'Bring One for the Chipper' event sponsored by Keep Roswell Beautiful to properly recycle your live Christmas trees into mulch.
Spring/Fall
March & NovemberThe city hosts specialized Household Hazardous Waste Collection events at 1810 Hembree Road. Use these events to dispose of pesticides, lighter fluid, and anti-freeze, which are strictly banned from curbside carts.
Fall
October to DecemberDuring heavy leaf-drop, remember that yard waste is capped at 12 paper bags per week. Plan ahead for multiple weeks of collection or contact Waste Pro at 470-820-1900 to pay for a special volume pickup.
Local Tips & Community Info
City of Roswell Sanitation Services
The City of Roswell takes immense pride in maintaining its picturesque neighborhoods, heavily relying on its dedicated Public Works Department to manage municipal solid waste. Through a comprehensive residential program, the city coordinates weekly curbside collections that encompass household garbage, single-stream recyclables, and landscaping debris. To keep operations running smoothly, residents are assigned a specific weekday for all three waste streams to be picked up simultaneously. If you have recently relocated to the area or are unsure of your designated route, you can easily verify your collection day by entering your address into the interactive map available on the official Roswell city website.
Rollout Rules and Morning Deadlines
Punctuality and proper cart positioning are essential components of Roswell’s sanitation strategy. Homeowners are required to wheel their city-issued grey garbage and blue recycling containers to the edge of the roadway no later than 8:00 a.m. on their scheduled service day. When placing your bins, ensure that the metal lifting bar and cart hinges face away from the street, pointing directly toward your residence. Furthermore, operators driving the automated collection trucks need adequate maneuvering space. Always leave a minimum clearance of three feet between your carts and any surrounding obstacles, such as mailboxes, fire hydrants, or parked cars.
Curbside Recycling vs. The Maxwell Road Facility
Roswell strongly champions environmental sustainability, offering a robust blue-cart curbside recycling program for everyday items like flattened cardboard, aluminum cans, and mixed plastics. However, it is vital to remember that glass bottles and plastic shopping bags are strictly prohibited from curbside bins due to sorting facility limitations. To bridge this gap, the city operates the widely popular Roswell Recycling Center located at 11570 Maxwell Road. This specialized drop-off facility welcomes residents who wish to safely recycle glass, corrugated cardboard overflow, old electronics, and even cooking oil, ensuring hazardous or fragile materials avoid the local landfill.
Navigating Yard Debris Collection
Maintaining Roswell's lush, tree-lined aesthetic produces a significant amount of yard waste, which the city collects weekly alongside your standard trash. However, landscaping debris must be properly prepped to guarantee pickup. Grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs must be contained exclusively within biodegradable brown paper yard bags or rigid personal trash cans clearly marked for yard waste. The sanitation crews will completely ignore any green waste stuffed into black plastic bags. If you are pruning shrubs or trees, ensure that all branches are cut to lengths of four feet or less and bundled tightly with twine.
Disposing of Large Household Goods
When residents need to discard oversized items that simply will not fit into a standard grey cart—such as mattresses, broken washing machines, or dilapidated sofas—they must arrange for a specialized bulk collection. The City of Roswell provides this service by request, but it does require a pre-scheduled appointment and the payment of a per-item fee. Homeowners can organize a pickup by contacting the Financial Services Division or by submitting a request through the city's online customer service portal. Once the fee is processed, the bulky items can be placed at the curb on the approved collection date.
Drop-off Facilities
Roswell Recycling Center
11570 Maxwell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076
Materials Accepted
Roswell Transfer Station
Cooperative Way, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put my trash bins out in Roswell?
Residents must place their standard grey and blue carts at the curb no later than 8:00 a.m. on their scheduled collection day to guarantee service.
Can I put glass bottles in my curbside recycling bin?
No, glass is not accepted in the curbside blue carts. Residents should collect their glass and take it directly to the Roswell Recycling Center on Maxwell Road.
How do I schedule a large item pickup in Roswell?
You can schedule a bulk item pickup by contacting the city's Financial Services Division. Please note that this service requires an advanced appointment and a per-item disposal fee.