Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for St. Marys
Trash Day
Curbside trash is collected once per week, Tuesday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Collected every other week on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Collected once weekly on Mondays.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential garbage and water/sewer services are billed together on your monthly city utility statement, mailed on the 1st and due on the 20th.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, In Person
96-gallon Roll Cart Bin (Trash)
Place carts 1-4 feet from the curb and at least 6 feet away from other containers or obstacles. Must be out by 7:00 AM on collection day and removed by noon the following day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
64-gallon Roll Cart Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables loose in the cart. NEVER use plastic bags. Only the contractor-furnished 64-gallon cart is allowed for recycling.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Plastic containers (rigid)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles
- ✕Plastic bags and plastic wrap
- ✕Pet food bags
- ✕Food and liquids
- ✕Tissues or paper towels
- ✕Latex or hygiene products
Yard Waste Bin
Piles must not exceed 5 cubic yards. Branches over 4 inches thick must be cut to 8-foot lengths. Logs over 6 inches thick must be cut to 4-foot lengths.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Weeds and leaves
- ✓Tree and shrubbery pruning
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (On your regular trash day)
Placement
Place items by the curb by 7:00 AM on your regular collection day. Keep them completely separate from your trash and recycling carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Large furniture
- ✓ Household appliances
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Other large items that don't fit in the standard roll cart
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Concrete or tree stumps
- ✕ Batteries and hazardous materials
- ✕ Liquid paint and pesticides
- ✕ Helium, propane, or gas tanks
- ✕ Motor oil and vehicle parts
This weekly service is provided free of charge to all St. Marys residents with an active utility account.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your regular service day falls on or after an observed holiday, collections will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Wednesday pickups move to Thursday).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste services may also experience delays or localized suspensions during major holiday weeks depending on landfill operating hours.
Holidays falling on weekends generally do not disrupt the Monday-Friday collection schedule. Always check the city's official notices for specific holiday adjustments.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer/Fall
June - NovemberDuring the Atlantic hurricane season, uncollected yard debris and empty carts can become dangerous projectiles. If a tropical storm threatens Camden County, secure your carts indoors and do not place new 5-cubic-yard debris piles by the road.
Spring
March - MayAs the South Georgia growing season accelerates, remember that weekly yard waste limits still apply. If you hire a commercial landscaper for a major spring cleanup, they are legally responsible for hauling away the debris, not the city.
Winter
December - JanuaryWith the Camden County Landfill closing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, curbside pickups typically shift one day late during holiday weeks. Break down all cardboard gift boxes completely to ensure they fit loosely in your 64-gallon cart.
Local Tips & Community Info
Weekly Garbage Collection Guidelines
In St. Marys, keeping the community clean is a joint effort between residents and the local waste contractor. Residential curbside garbage collection occurs once a week. Every household is provided with a standard 90-gallon roll cart specifically for solid waste. All normal household refuse must be securely bagged before being placed inside the container. If you happen to generate more trash than your designated cart can hold, the city allows you to place a maximum of two additional personal bags or tightly sealed cans directly adjacent to your cart on your scheduled collection day.
How St. Marys Handles Recycling
Participating in the local recycling program is highly encouraged and operates on a once-weekly schedule alongside your regular trash pickup. Residents are supplied with designated recycling bins to help divert usable materials away from landfills. Accepted items include number 1 and number 2 plastic bottles and jugs, metal cans, aluminum containers, brown paper bags, and newspapers. If you have corrugated cardboard, it must be completely flattened and cut into sections no larger than two feet by three feet, then neatly tucked beneath the recycling bin to ensure the collection crew can load it efficiently.
Yard Debris Removal Rules
Coastal Georgia weather often means plenty of landscaping work, and the city provides a highly convenient weekly yard debris pickup service to help manage it. Residents can place up to five cubic yards of organic yard waste at the curb each week. While placing leaves, twigs, and grass clippings into containers or paper yard bags is strongly recommended to prevent blowing litter, it is not strictly mandated. Be sure to keep your vegetation piles completely separate from your household garbage and recycling bins to guarantee proper processing.
Dealing with Bulk Items and Appliances
Disposing of a worn-out mattress, broken couch, or outdated washing machine requires a slightly different approach than your standard weekly trash. In St. Marys, large bulk items and white goods (appliances) are not picked up automatically by the roaming sanitation trucks. Instead, this service is handled strictly on a call-in basis. Homeowners must contact the city's utility or public works department ahead of time to generate a dedicated work order. Once requested, the contractor will schedule a specialized pickup to safely haul away your heavy, oversized waste.
Important Restrictions and Prohibited Waste
To maintain safety for the sanitation workers and protect local environmental facilities, certain hazardous and industrial materials are strictly banned from curbside collection. You must never place construction debris, heavy concrete blocks, tree stumps, automotive batteries, liquid paints, chemical pesticides, or used tires into your carts or at the curb. If you need to dispose of these regulated materials, you will need to seek out specialized local recycling centers or county-approved hazardous waste drop-off events.
Drop-off Facilities
Camden County MSW Landfill & C&D Site
2750 Georgia Highway 110 (MSW) / 1600 GA Hwy 110 (C&D), Folkston, GA 31537
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How many extra garbage bags can I place outside my cart in St. Marys?
Residents are permitted to place a maximum of two additional personal trash bags or standard trash cans next to their provided 90-gallon roll cart on their scheduled collection day.
What plastics can I put in my curbside recycling bin?
The local recycling program only accepts #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs. Please ensure they are rinsed out and do not include other types of plastic containers or plastic bags.
How do I throw away a broken refrigerator or large furniture?
Bulk household items and major appliances are collected strictly on a call-in basis. You must contact the city's utility office to request a work order and schedule your specialized pickup.