Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Woodstock
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, based on your neighborhood route zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your scheduled trash day (up to 8 bags or tied bundles under 4 feet long).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Woodstock's residential trash and recycling services are contracted through Red Oak Sanitation and billed directly on a quarterly schedule rather than included on your monthly municipal water bill.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Free backdoor collection assistance is available for eligible residents with verified medical or physical limitations. No specific senior or income discounts are listed.
City-issued 95-gallon cart Bin (Trash)
Position carts opposite the mailbox, within 1 foot of the curb, with handles facing the home. Leave at least 1 foot of space between the trash and recycling carts.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Bagged trash
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
City-issued 95-gallon recycling cart Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loose in the cart. Do not bag recyclables. Carts must be placed at the curb the night before your scheduled service day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Mixed paper, newspaper, and magazines
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2)
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste must be bagged (max 13-gallon size) or bundled. Limbs must be cut to 4 feet or less. There is a maximum allowance of 8 bags per pickup, which is shared with any extra household trash bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree limbs and branches
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (up to two items)
Placement
Place items at the curb the night before service. Ensure items are kept clear of mailboxes, fire hydrants, vehicles, and low-hanging tree limbs.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture (couches, dressers)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Non-freon appliances
- ✓ Bicycles and large toys
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and remodeling debris
- ✕ Untagged refrigerators or AC units
- ✕ Hazardous waste and wet paint
- ✕ Tires
If you need to dispose of more than two bulky items at one time, you must contact Red Oak Sanitation in advance to schedule the pickup, and additional fees may apply.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, service is suspended for that day and all subsequent collections for the remainder of the week are delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste, recycling, and bulk collections follow the exact same one-day delay schedule as regular garbage.
Holidays that fall on a weekend do not affect the normal Monday through Friday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March to MayDuring spring cleanouts, remember that you can dispose of up to two bulk items per week for free. Spread your disposal out over several weeks to avoid paying extra fees for exceeding the limit.
Summer
June to AugustFollowing summer thunderstorms, ensure all downed branches are cut down to 4 feet or less and securely bundled before placing them at the curb for collection.
Fall
October to DecemberWhen raking autumn leaves, keep the 'Combined Bag Limit' in mind. Your total number of yard waste bags plus any extra household trash bags cannot exceed 8 per week.
Local Tips & Community Info
Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Waste Management
Residents living within the corporate limits of Woodstock receive their weekly sanitation services through a direct, exclusive municipal contract with Waste Management (WM). This streamlined approach means that homeowners do not have to shop around for a private hauler. Instead, every residential address is automatically provided with a 95-gallon green garbage cart and a 65-gallon recycling container. For added convenience, the monthly cost of this waste collection is not billed separately by WM; it is seamlessly integrated into your comprehensive monthly City of Woodstock utility statement.
Curbside Protocol and Timing Rules
To guarantee that the automated collection trucks can empty your bins without causing property damage or missing your residence, strict placement rules are enforced. You must position your receptacles at the edge of the street no later than 7:00 a.m. on your assigned pickup morning. The arrows on the lids must point toward the roadway, and the handles should face your house. Furthermore, you must leave a minimum clearance of three feet between the trash cart, the recycling bin, and any other objects like mailboxes, fire hydrants, or parked cars.
Single-Stream Recycling Guidelines
Woodstock promotes community sustainability through a straightforward single-stream recycling initiative. You are encouraged to place flattened cardboard, clean paper, aluminum cans, and plastics numbered 1 through 7 directly into your yellow-lidded bin. However, a major rule to remember is that glass of any kind, styrofoam, and flimsy plastic grocery bags are strictly prohibited. Placing these unacceptable items in your recycling cart can contaminate the entire load, and Waste Management drivers reserve the right to bypass heavily contaminated bins.
Proper Yard Debris Disposal
If you are sprucing up your lawn, do not throw grass clippings or leaves into your regular trash cart. Woodstock requires that all organic yard waste be packaged in heavy-duty biodegradable paper lawn sacks. Alternatively, brush and tree limbs can be collected if they are securely tied into manageable bundles. These bundles must not exceed four feet in length or weigh more than 40 pounds. If you use standard black plastic trash bags for your yard waste, the crews will leave them on the curb.
Oversized Items and Furniture Removal
Disposing of mattresses, broken couches, or old patio furniture requires a bit of coordination. Because bulky items cannot fit inside the automated trucks, you must contact Waste Management directly to schedule a special flatbed pickup. Residents are typically allowed to schedule the removal of large household items for an additional nominal fee, which is based on the size and weight of the load. Never leave bulky debris on the sidewalk without a scheduled appointment, as it violates city code and can attract pests.
Drop-off Facilities
Cherokee County Recycling Center
470 Blalock Road, Canton, GA 30115
Materials Accepted
Hobgood Park Recycling Drop-off
6688 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, GA 30189
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who sends the bill for my garbage collection in Woodstock?
Your Waste Management sanitation services are billed directly by the City of Woodstock and will appear as a line item on your monthly municipal water and sewer invoice.
What is the proper way to set out my bins?
Bins must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. with the handles facing your home and at least three feet of space between each container and nearby obstacles.
Can I put my grass clippings in black plastic bags?
No. Yard waste must be placed in biodegradable paper lawn bags or securely tied into small bundles. Plastic bags filled with yard debris will not be collected.