Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Snellville
Trash Day
Curbside trash is collected once weekly, Tuesday through Friday, depending on your street or neighborhood.
Recycling
Curbside recycling is collected once weekly on your designated trash day for enrolled subscription customers, with drop-off also available Monday through Saturday at the Snellville Recycling Center.
Yard Waste
Curbside yard waste collection must be pre-scheduled with Public Works (call 770-985-3527), or residents can drop off yard trimmings Monday through Saturday at the Snellville Recycling Center.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Basic residential trash collection is billed annually as a dedicated line item on your City of Snellville property tax bill, while curbside recycling and second carts require separate annual subscription payments.
Billing Cycle
Annual (Included on Property Tax Bill)
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
City-issued Cart (typically Green or Black) Bin (Trash)
Place your cart at the curb by 6:00 AM on your collection day. All waste must fit inside with the lid fully closed. Any excess waste outside the cart MUST be secured inside an official 'City of Snellville Blue Bag.'
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small, non-hazardous household items
City-issued Cart (typically Blue or Green with Recycling Logo) Bin (Recycling)
Items must be placed loosely inside the cart; do not bag your recyclables. Containers should be empty and rinsed. Position the cart so the lid opens toward the street.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers (#1-#7)
- ✓Flattened cardboard boxes
- ✓Mixed paper (magazines, mail, newspapers)
- ✓Aluminum and steel food/drink cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard debris
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in official brown paper yard bags (limit of 3 bags per pickup). Call (770) 554-0455 to schedule a Wednesday collection. Never put yard waste in your trash or recycling carts.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Pine straw
- ✓Small plant and shrub trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By request or via the Recycling Center Drop-Off
Placement
If scheduling a curbside bulk pickup or using an approved 3-cubic-yard 'Bagster', the items must be kept clear of mailboxes, fire hydrants, vehicles, and low-hanging tree limbs.
Accepted
- ✓ Old furniture
- ✓ General household junk
- ✓ Mattresses
Not Accepted
- ✕ Remodeling debris
- ✕ Construction materials
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, oil)
- ✕ Automotive parts
The drop-off junk container is free but strictly limited to one pickup truckload per day for city residents. Curbside bulk collections may require coordinating extra fees with the franchised hauler.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling collections for the remainder of that week will be pushed back by one day (e.g., Thursday service moves to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Wednesday yard waste pickups may be suspended or rescheduled during holiday weeks. Residents should call to confirm their scheduled slot.
The city pays for basic sanitation, but schedules are dictated by the franchised hauler. Always check the Public Works webpage for holiday alerts.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Flatten Every Box
Cardboard boxes must be completely broken down and flattened before going into your recycling cart. Unflattened boxes take up unnecessary space, get stuck in the bin during the automated dumping process, and prevent the lid from closing tightly.
Keep Glass Out of the Bin
The City of Snellville's single-stream curbside program does not accept glass. Tossing a glass jar into your recycling cart can shatter and contaminate an entire truckload of clean paper and plastic. Utilize Gwinnett County's specialized glass drop-off sites instead.
Toss Recyclables Loosely
Never bag your recyclables in plastic grocery bags. Film plastics wrap around the mechanical gears at the recycling sorting facility, causing massive delays. Just drop your rinsed plastics, cans, and paper directly into the cart.
Seasonal Information
Summer
June to AugustWith Georgia's intense summer heat, unbagged waste can rapidly cause odor and maggot issues. Always securely tie your household garbage in bags before placing it into your 65-gallon cart to keep neighborhoods sanitary and pest-free.
Autumn
October to DecemberDuring peak leaf-drop season, do not overload your household trash bin with organic matter. Purchase the official brown paper yard bags at local grocery stores and schedule a Wednesday curbside pickup to handle the seasonal debris.
Winter
Late December to JanuaryFollowing Christmas and New Year's Day, garbage routes are typically delayed. Also, if you use a 'Bagster' or need a bulk cleanout after the holidays, remember that your waste must still comply with the city's 24-hour curbside placement ordinance.
About Snellville Waste Management
The Official 'City of Snellville Blue Bag' Requirement
A highly unique feature of Snellville’s municipal solid waste program is its approach to household garbage overflow. If your waste exceeds the capacity of the standard 65-gallon rolling cart, you cannot simply leave extra black trash bags on the curb. Any garbage placed outside of your primary cart must be enclosed in an official 'City of Snellville Blue Bag.' This policy controls waste volume and ensures the contracted hauler only picks up authorized overflow.
Special Move-In and Move-Out Allowances
Moving generates a massive amount of trash, and the City of Snellville actively accommodates relocating residents. When you call the Public Works Department to formally start or stop your sanitation service, you are granted a two-week grace period. During this window, you can leave up to five 55-gallon bags of extra garbage and two bulk items at the curb without needing the mandatory Blue Bags. This makes settling in or cleaning out much less stressful.
Curbside Yard Debris on Wednesdays
Following changes to the local drop-off center's operations, Snellville requires residents to utilize a specialized curbside yard debris pickup system. You must place your leaves, grass clippings, and small trimmings into official brown paper yard bags (widely available for purchase at local Publix and Kroger stores). Once your debris is properly bagged (with a strict limit of three bags per pickup), you must call the dedicated yard waste line to schedule a Wednesday collection.
Strict Cart Storage and Visibility Ordinances
To maintain the visual appeal of Snellville's neighborhoods, the city enforces strict rules regarding when and where your waste carts can be seen. You are permitted to place your garbage and recycling carts at the curb up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup time. However, on non-collection days, all bins must be removed from the curb within 24 hours and stored in your side yard, rear yard, or inside a garage so they are completely hidden from street view.
Drop-off Facilities
Snellville Recycling Center (Junk Drop-Off)
2531 Marigold Road, Snellville, GA 30078
Materials Accepted
Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management (Multiple Locations)
Refer to Gwinnett County Directory
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my garbage doesn't fit in my 65-gallon cart?
If you have overflow trash, you cannot use generic black garbage bags at the curb. You must purchase official 'City of Snellville Blue Bags' and place your excess waste inside them next to your cart.
Where can I store my trash cart when it's not collection day?
According to the city's Code Enforcement ordinance, all garbage and recycling carts must be stored out of street view on non-pickup days. You must keep them in your side yard, rear yard, or inside an enclosed structure like a garage.
How do I schedule a yard waste pickup in Snellville?
Place your leaves and clippings into brown paper yard bags (available at Kroger or Publix), ensuring you do not exceed the three-bag limit. Then, call (770) 554-0455 to schedule a Wednesday curbside collection.
I am moving out. What do I do with my trash and the cart?
Call the Public Works Department at (770) 985-3527 to stop your service. They will give you a two-week grace period to place up to five 55-gallon bags of extra garbage and two bulk items at the curb without needing the Blue Bags. You must leave the city-issued cart at the residence.