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Trash & Recycling in Duluth, GA (2026)

4 verified trash & recycling rules for Duluth, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Residential trash collection is weekly. Recycling typically weekly or bi-weekly depending on hauler. Yard waste collection varies by provider — many require brown paper bags or bundled branches.

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Some Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

Carts must be placed at the curb no earlier than the evening before collection and removed by the evening of collection day. Store carts behind the front building line or screened from street view.

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Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Bulk items (furniture, appliances, mattresses) require scheduled pickup through your Gwinnett County hauler. Most residents get 1–2 free bulk pickups per year; additional pickups incur fees.

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Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Single-stream recycling accepted in provided cart: paper, cardboard, metal cans, plastics #1/2 (#5 at some haulers), and glass (varies). Participation is NOT mandatory in Duluth/Gwinnett.

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Few Restrictions

Looking for Gwinnett County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Duluth city rules.

Trash & Recycling in Gwinnett County