Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Statesboro
Georgia municipal collections typically run weekly. Your exact service day is determined by your local county or city zoning schedule.
State Mandate
EPD laws restrict yard trimmings from being mixed with general household garbage.
City-issued Polycart Bin (Trash)
All household garbage must be placed inside the official city polycart with the lid closed. Position the cart curbside so it is accessible to automated side-loading trucks.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Bagged trash
- ✓Non-recyclable materials
GreenRock Drop-Off (No City Bin) Bin (Recycling)
The city does not provide curbside recycling bins. Residents can use the free GreenRock drop-off at Pittman Park Church (1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10am-2pm). All items must be rinsed and clean.
Accepted Items
- ✓#1-7 household plastics
- ✓Household glass and metal
- ✓Clean styrofoam
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Dirty or food-soiled items
- ✕Plastic bags marked 'do not recycle'
- ✕Construction materials (PVC, vinyl)
- ✕Pesticide/herbicide containers
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Place unbagged yard debris in a distinct pile at the curb with plenty of overhead and side clearance so the knuckleboom loader trucks can safely grab the pile.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree limbs and branches
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Upon request
Placement
Place items curbside with a minimum of 3-5 feet of clearance from mailboxes, parked cars, utility poles, and low-hanging wires.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ White goods (appliances)
- ✓ Large bulky items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition (C&D) materials
- ✕ Roofing and lumber
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste
Standard bulk furniture pickups are generally included upon request, but C&D roll-off containers and dumpsters incur rental and tonnage fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a holiday falls on a weekday, trash collections generally shift forward one day (e.g., Monday's route is collected on Tuesday). To catch up, Wednesday and Thursday routes are often combined on Thursday or Friday.
Yard Waste Exception
Knuckleboom collection for yard waste and bulky items may be delayed or temporarily suspended during holiday weeks to prioritize standard household garbage.
Always check the City of Statesboro's official website or social media channels for the exact modified route schedule prior to major holidays.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Wash Your Plastics for GreenRock
While GreenRock's patented process handles a wide variety of materials including #1-7 plastics and styrofoam, they strictly require all items to be thoroughly rinsed and free of food residue before drop-off.
No Hazardous Waste in Polycarts
Keep paint, vehicle batteries, tires, and motor oil out of your curbside garbage cart. Utilize the periodic RecycleFest events or Bulloch County specialized drop-offs for e-waste and chemical disposal.
Separate Yard Debris from Furniture
While both yard waste and furniture are collected curbside by knuckleboom trucks, they are transported to different facilities (the inert landfill versus the transfer station). Always keep them in distinctly separate piles.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to JanuaryFollowing Christmas and New Year's Day, expect the city's residential waste collection schedule to shift. Typically, routes are pushed back by one day, and Wednesday/Thursday routes are combined later in the week.
Spring
March to MaySpring cleaning often results in excess junk. Remember that while standard furniture is collected upon request by knuckleboom loaders, heavy remodeling materials require you to rent a city roll-off container.
Summer
June to AugustSevere summer thunderstorms can create sudden influxes of yard debris. Place large downed limbs at the curb, ensuring they do not block storm drains, sidewalks, or the flow of street traffic.
About Statesboro Waste Management
Automated Polycart Sanitation System
The City of Statesboro's Sanitation Division services single and two-family residences using modern automated side-loading trucks. Residents are required to use official city-issued polycarts for their weekly household garbage. To ensure smooth collection, carts must be placed with proper clearance. If a polycart is lost or stolen, it is the resident's responsibility to purchase a replacement directly from Public Works.
The Knuckleboom Fleet for Heavy Lifting
Forget bagging heavy yard debris or trying to shove a couch into your personal vehicle. Statesboro utilizes specialized knuckleboom loader trucks to handle large piles of yard waste and bulk furniture directly from the curb. Because these massive mechanical arms require significant operational space, it is critical that residents place piles away from parked cars, mailboxes, and low-hanging power lines.
The GreenRock Recycling Revolution
After Bulloch County discontinued its municipal recycling program in 2018, local entrepreneur Jon Cook founded GreenRock Recycling to fill the void. This innovative private company utilizes a patented process to recycle 98% of household plastics (#1-7) and styrofoam into construction products like BioCrete. They offer subscription curbside service and host free bi-weekly drop-off events at Pittman Park Church for all local residents.
Handling Remodels and C&D Debris
If you are tackling a home renovation, do not leave your drywall, roofing, or lumber on the curb. The city's knuckleboom trucks explicitly do not collect construction and demolition (C&D) materials. Instead, the City of Statesboro offers competitively priced 20, 30, and 40-yard roll-off container rentals, ensuring your heavy project debris is safely transported to the inert landfill.
RecycleFest and Community Sustainability
To help residents dispose of hazardous or hard-to-recycle items, the Greener Boro Commission and Keep Statesboro-Bulloch Beautiful periodically host 'RecycleFest' events. These community gatherings provide a safe way to dispose of e-waste, securely shred sensitive documents, and even attend 'Fix-It Fairs' where experts repair small appliances and textiles for free to keep them out of the local landfill.
Drop-off Facilities
Statesboro-Bulloch Transfer Station & Inert Landfill
Lakeview Road, Statesboro, GA 30461 (Admin: 5 Braswell St)
Materials Accepted
GreenRock Recycling Community Drop-Off (Pittman Park UMC)
1102 Fair Rd, Statesboro, GA 30458
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of Statesboro provide curbside recycling bins?
No. The municipal recycling program for Bulloch County and Statesboro ended in 2018. However, residents can use a private local company called GreenRock Recycling, which offers a subscription-based curbside pickup or free community drop-off events on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at Pittman Park Church.
How do I dispose of old furniture or a broken appliance in Statesboro?
The city uses knuckleboom loader trucks to collect large furniture and white goods (appliances) from single and two-family residences. You must contact the Public Works Department at 912-764-0681 to submit a request for this special curbside pickup.
What should I do with remodeling and construction debris?
Construction and demolition (C&D) materials are not collected as part of standard residential sanitation or by the knuckleboom trucks. You must either rent a roll-off container from the city's Public Works department or haul it yourself to the Statesboro-Bulloch Transfer Station on Lakeview Road.
What happens to my trash schedule during a holiday week?
When a major holiday occurs, residential trash collection usually shifts back one day. For example, Monday routes are picked up on Tuesday, Tuesday routes on Wednesday, and the Thursday route is typically adjusted to catch up by Friday. Always verify the specific holiday schedule released by the city.