Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Warner Robins
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday once per week based on your assigned neighborhood route.
Recycling
No citywide curbside recycling service; residents can use community drop-off locations such as the Happy Hour Service Center.
Yard Waste
Collected every other week on your regular trash collection day.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (or after 7:00 PM the night before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential sanitation charges are bundled directly into your monthly City of Warner Robins utility bill alongside water, sewer, and gas services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, Drive-Thru, In-Person, Night Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
A seasonal Leaf Pick-Up Service Waiver is available for residents who are at least 60 years of age or medically disabled.
City-issued 96-gallon cart (typically Green or Blue) Bin (Trash)
All garbage must be bagged and tied shut inside the cart. Position the cart with handles closer to the house. Must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. and removed by 7:30 p.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Varies (Subscription based or drop-off) Bin (Recycling)
If utilizing a Houston County subscription or private service, keep recyclables loose and unbagged inside the designated bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2
- ✓Aluminum cans
- ✓Paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
Yard Waste Bin
Grass clippings and pine straw MUST be bagged. Limbs must be stacked in a pile no larger than 5' x 10' or tied in bundles. Collected every other week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and pine straw
- ✓Shrubbery and tree limbs (max 5 feet long, 2 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Every other week on your regularly scheduled residential garbage day.
Placement
Place items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Ensure items are kept at least 3 feet away from your garbage cart, mailboxes, and utility poles.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Household appliances (doors removed)
- ✓ Flattened cardboard
Not Accepted
- ✕ Lawn mowers and propane tanks
- ✕ Construction debris and carpet
- ✕ Household chemicals or pool chemicals
- ✕ Tires and batteries
The standard two items are collected at no extra charge. A One-Time Bulk/Yard Debris Pick-Up can be requested for $25 if you have excess materials.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a designated holiday falls on a weekday, GFL Environmental operates on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week (e.g., Monday routes are serviced on Tuesday).
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard and bulk waste are collected on your standard trash day, these services will also be pushed back by one day during holiday weeks.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, your collection schedule will generally continue uninterrupted. Check the GFL Warner Robins branch page for real-time alerts.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
November to FebruaryTake advantage of the city's seasonal on-request leaf collection. Leaves must be piled loosely at the curb with absolutely no other yard debris mixed in. Contact Public Works at 478-302-5554 to schedule.
Spring
March to MaySpring landscaping generates excess yard waste. Remember that entire trees cut down on your property will not be collected by GFL. You or your contractor must transport large trunks to the Houston County Landfill.
Summer
June to AugustIntense Georgia heat makes garbage smell quickly. Ensure all household garbage is tightly tied in durable trash bags to prevent pest infestations and foul odors from seeping into your 96-gallon cart.
Local Tips & Community Info
Warner Robins Public Works and Sanitation
The City of Warner Robins Public Works Department anchors the community's cleanliness efforts, providing comprehensive refuse collection for its growing population. Serving a proud, military-friendly region near Robins Air Force Base, the city ensures that household waste is managed systematically and efficiently. By identifying your neighborhood's designated zone on the city's interactive public works map, you can easily align your household chores with the municipal garbage schedule. Maintaining this routine keeps the streets free of clutter and protects local wildlife from interacting with residential refuse.
Receptacle Protocols and Morning Deadlines
Proper cart deployment is strictly enforced by sanitation crews to ensure route efficiency. Your city-provided rollout container must be pushed to the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your specific collection day. The lid should be completely closed to deter pests and prevent windblown litter. Residents must ensure the container's handle faces their property, allowing the truck's automated mechanical arms to grasp the bin securely. Furthermore, it is mandatory to leave at least a four-foot clearance around the cart, keeping it safely separated from fire hydrants, parked vehicles, and utility poles.
Recycling Alternatives in Houston County
For citizens passionate about environmental sustainability, Warner Robins relies on localized drop-off centers rather than a city-wide curbside recycling fleet. Residents are actively encouraged to utilize the Houston County recycling facilities and specialized drop-off nodes scattered throughout the region. These secure locations gladly accept corrugated cardboard, clean plastics, and aluminum beverage cans. Utilizing these centralized sorting hubs helps the municipality keep overall processing costs low while significantly minimizing the contamination rates that often plague automated curbside recycling programs.
Navigating Yard Debris and Tree Limbs
Year-round yard maintenance is a reality in middle Georgia, and Warner Robins provides dedicated green waste pickup as long as citizens follow strict preparation guidelines. Materials like grass clippings, pine straw, and fallen leaves must be bagged before being placed at the street. If you are pruning trees, the limbs must be cut to lengths no longer than four feet and stacked neatly behind the curb. It is crucial that you never mix household garbage with your green waste, as the city deploys completely separate vehicles for vegetative debris recovery.
Scheduling Bulk Item Removal
Large discarded items such as old washing machines, heavy furniture, and mattresses require a little extra coordination, as they cannot be stuffed into standard rollout carts. Homeowners must proactively contact the Warner Robins Public Works Department at 478-293-1400 to request a specialized bulk pickup. Depending on the sheer size and volume of the materials, a special collection fee may be assessed and subsequently added to your monthly utility bill. Hazardous materials, tires, and wet paint are permanently banned from this bulky item service.
Drop-off Facilities
Houston County Landfill
2080 Highway 247 South, Kathleen, GA 31047
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does my trash bin need to be at the curb in Warner Robins?
Your city-issued garbage cart must be placed at the curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day, ensuring a minimum of four feet of clearance from obstacles.
Does Warner Robins offer curbside recycling?
Warner Robins does not currently operate a municipal curbside recycling program. Instead, residents are encouraged to take their recyclables to designated Houston County drop-off centers.
How do I get rid of an old mattress or appliance?
You must call the Public Works Department at 478-293-1400 to schedule a dedicated bulk item pickup. Be aware that a special removal fee may apply based on the item's size.