Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Warner Robins
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 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
!Contamination Tips
Remove Appliance Doors for Safety
If you are placing a refrigerator, freezer, or oven out for your bi-weekly bulk pickup, city safety regulations mandate that you must completely remove the doors to prevent accidental child entrapment.
No Liquids or Paint in the Trash
Liquid waste, including cooking oil, wet paint, and automotive fluids like anti-freeze, is completely banned from standard garbage and bulk collection. Dry out latex paint with kitty litter before disposal.
Keep Limbs Free of Household Trash
When creating your 5' x 10' yard waste pile, ensure no plastic bags, construction debris, or general garbage are mixed into the brush. GFL crews will bypass mixed piles entirely.
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.
About Warner Robins Waste Management
GFL Environmental's Automated Cart System
The City of Warner Robins utilizes GFL Environmental to handle its municipal solid waste services. Every household is provided with a standard 96-gallon roll cart that is serviced once a week. The automated collection trucks require carts to be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. (and removed by 7:30 p.m.) with the handles facing toward the house. Ensure there is at least three feet of clearance around the cart so the mechanical arms can grasp the bin without knocking over mailboxes or damaging parked cars.
Every-Other-Week Bulk and Yard Debris Rules
Warner Robins operates a consolidated bi-weekly schedule for your heavy-duty disposal needs. Both bulk items and yard debris are collected every two weeks on your regularly scheduled garbage day. Standard service includes the removal of up to two bulk items and a 5' x 10' pile of yard debris. If you are doing a major cleanout and exceed this limit, the city offers a special One-Time Bulk/Yard Debris Pick-Up service for a $25 fee.
Strict Bagging Policies and $5 Missed Pickup Fees
To prevent neighborhood litter caused by the automated tipping process, Warner Robins enforces a strict bagging policy for regular household garbage as well as loose yard clippings like grass and pine straw. Loose garbage in your cart may result in a skipped pickup. If you happen to forget to roll your bin to the curb by the 7:00 a.m. deadline, don't panic. The city allows residents to request a special 'One-Time Trash Pick-Up' for a nominal $5 fee.
Special Winter Leaf Collection Service
Managing fall foliage is made easier in Warner Robins through a dedicated leaf vacuuming program. Available exclusively between November 1st and February 28th, this service is available by request only. Residents can rake loose leaves into piles directly by the roadway to be collected by specialized trucks. It is critical that these piles contain leaves ONLY—any branches, rocks, or trash mixed in will cause the crew to bypass your pile to protect the vacuum equipment.
Curbside Recycling Alternatives
Standard city-provided solid waste in Warner Robins currently focuses on garbage, yard, and bulk waste rather than universal curbside recycling. However, eco-conscious residents living in unincorporated Houston County can utilize an opt-in, 12-month recycling subscription service. City residents typically rely on specialized drop-off locations or private recycling centers to divert their cardboard, plastics, and aluminum away from the Houston County Landfill.
Drop-off Facilities
Houston County Landfill
2080 Highway 247 South, Kathleen, GA 31047
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk trash and furniture collected in Warner Robins?
Bulk items are collected every other week on the same day as your regularly scheduled garbage pickup. You are allowed to place up to 2 large items at the curb per collection.
How do I correctly dispose of a refrigerator or freezer?
You can leave appliances out for your bi-weekly bulk pickup. However, city safety rules strictly mandate that you must completely remove the doors from the appliance before placing it at the curb.
What happens if I forget to put my trash cart out on time?
If you miss the 7:00 a.m. deadline or have overflow garbage that won't fit in your cart, you can request a special 'One-Time Trash Pick-Up' from the city for a $5 fee.
Will the city collect a large tree I cut down in my yard?
No. The city and GFL will not collect whole trees. Shrubbery and tree limbs must be cut to 5 feet or less. If you cut down a large tree, you or your contractor must haul it directly to the Houston County Landfill.