Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Sandy Springs
Trash Day
The City of Sandy Springs does not provide municipal trash collection. Residents and HOAs contract directly with city-approved private waste haulers (such as Waste Management, Arrow Waste, Lambert Disposal, and SeeGreen Services), with pickup days set by each provider.
Recycling
Curbside recycling is scheduled directly through your private waste hauler. Residents can also bring recyclables, electronics, and glass to the Keep North Fulton Beautiful recycling center at 470 Morgan Falls Road (open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Yard Waste
Yard waste collection is arranged directly through your contracted private hauler according to your chosen service plan.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash collection is not billed by the City of Sandy Springs. Residents pay their contracted hauler directly, while municipal water service is separately billed by the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management.
Billing Cycle
Monthly or Quarterly (billed directly by your private waste hauler)
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone (varies by private hauler)
Pro Tip / Discount
No citywide trash discounts; check directly with private waste haulers for senior or autopay discounts.
Varies by private hauler Bin (Trash)
Cart size, color, and placement rules are dictated entirely by your contracted private hauler. Do not park vehicles on the grass when moving your carts to the curb.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-hazardous household items
Varies by private hauler Bin (Recycling)
Check your specific hauler's acceptable materials list. Alternatively, bring sorted, clean, and unbagged recyclables to the Keep North Fulton Beautiful center.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard paper and cardboard
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2 (at Morgan Falls)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Sheet glass or ceramics
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
Yard Waste Bin
Must be bagged or bundled according to your private hauler's rules. Illegal dumping of yard debris into streets or storm drains is a code violation.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Varies by private hauler subscription.
Placement
Follow the precise placement instructions (e.g., driveway vs. curbside) provided by your private hauler when you request the bulk pickup.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large appliances (check with hauler)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Wet paint
- ✕ Propane tanks
- ✕ Automotive fluids
Bulk pickup fees are set entirely by the private waste hauling companies. The City of Sandy Springs does not dictate or collect administrative fees for these transactions.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Because Sandy Springs operates on an open-market model, all holiday schedule delays are determined entirely by your individual waste hauler (e.g., Waste Management, Republic Services).
Yard Waste Exception
Check directly with your hauler to see if yard and bulk collections are suspended during major holiday weeks.
The Keep North Fulton Beautiful Recycling Center typically closes on all major federal holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall
October to DecemberDuring peak leaf-fall, the city issues strict stormwater alerts. Raking leaves into storm grates will lead to flooding and potential code enforcement fines. Ensure all leaves are securely bagged.
Year-Round
All YearSolvent-based paints, pesticides, and harsh cleaning chemicals must be stored securely until Keep North Fulton Beautiful hosts one of its periodic Household Hazardous Waste collection events.
Summer
June to AugustGeorgia heat causes household trash to decompose rapidly. Double-bag all food scraps and keep the lid of your private hauler's cart tightly closed to prevent neighborhood rodent issues.
Local Tips & Community Info
Navigating the Privatized Waste Collection System
Unlike many neighboring municipalities in Metro Atlanta, the City of Sandy Springs does not operate a government-run sanitation department. Instead, residents and commercial businesses are required to contract directly with private waste haulers. This open-market system empowers homeowners to select a provider that best aligns with their budget, preferred cart sizes, and specific scheduling needs. Popular approved companies operating within the city include Waste Management, Red Oak Sanitation, and Custom Disposal. Because there is no centralized municipal schedule, you must contact your chosen company directly to establish service, arrange your billing cycles, and determine your designated weekly pickup days.
Bin Placement and Private Provider Regulations
Although your exact collection day is dictated by your independent hauler, Sandy Springs residents are still expected to adhere to general community standards to prevent neighborhood blight. The majority of private sanitation companies require that your rollout carts be pushed to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of your service. When positioning your bins, keep them out of the active roadway and maintain a three-foot clearance from mailboxes, landscaping, and parked cars so automated mechanical arms can access them safely. Furthermore, local property maintenance codes strongly encourage homeowners to retrieve their empty containers from the street and store them out of public view by the evening of collection.
The Sandy Springs Recycling Center Resource
While many private haulers offer curbside recycling as an optional add-on for a higher monthly fee, the city provides an excellent alternative. In partnership with Keep North Fulton Beautiful, the community is served by the Sandy Springs Recycling Center located at 470 Morgan Falls Road. This comprehensive drop-off facility is a fantastic resource that accepts a wide array of sorted materials, including clean glass bottles, flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, and mixed plastics. The center also periodically hosts special environmental events for hard-to-recycle materials—such as old electronics, paint, and household chemicals—which should never be tossed into standard residential garbage carts.
Managing Yard Trimmings and Bulky Items
Dealing with heavy landscaping debris and large discarded furniture in a privatized sanitation system means you must coordinate these removals directly with your contracted provider. Most private companies offer seasonal yard waste collection for an additional surcharge, typically requiring leaves and grass clippings to be packaged exclusively in brown biodegradable paper bags. If you need to dispose of bulky items like an old mattress, a broken washing machine, or rolled carpeting, you cannot simply drag it to the curb and expect it to disappear. You must call your hauler in advance to schedule a special freight pickup and pay their associated bulk-removal fees, or transport the items yourself to a privately operated transfer station.
Drop-off Facilities
Keep North Fulton Beautiful Recycling Center
470 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Materials Accepted
Sandy Springs Fire Station #51 (Aluminum Drop-Off)
1425 Spalding Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of Sandy Springs provide municipal trash collection?
No, the city does not have a municipal sanitation fleet. All residents and businesses must hire an independent, private waste hauler for their weekly garbage and recycling collection.
Where can I drop off glass and electronics for recycling in Sandy Springs?
Residents can utilize the Sandy Springs Recycling Center located at 470 Morgan Falls Road. Operated alongside Keep North Fulton Beautiful, this facility accepts glass, plastics, and hosts periodic electronic waste drops.
How do I get rid of an old couch or mattress?
Because waste services are privatized, you must contact your specific waste provider to schedule a bulky item pickup and pay their required fee, or you can independently haul the item to a regional landfill.