Trash & Recycling in Athens, GA (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Athens, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Athens-Clarke County collects household garbage weekly by zone. Find your pickup day on the county's Residential Pickup Days Map. During holiday weeks, collection on or after the holiday runs one day later than usual.
Athens, GA Trash Pickup Schedule & Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Athens requires bins placed at the curb with lids closed on collection day. Bins must be removed from the curb within a set timeframe after pickup.
Athens Trash Bin Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Athens offers scheduled bulk item pickup for large items like furniture and appliances. Advance scheduling typically required. Some items may need special handling.
Athens Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Athens requires residential recycling of accepted materials. Contamination with non-recyclables may cause entire bins to be rejected at the curb.
Athens Mandatory Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsLooking for Clarke County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Athens city rules.
Trash & Recycling in Clarke County →