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Trash & Recycling in Roswell, GA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Roswell provides weekly curbside collection of household garbage, recycling, and yard waste using city-owned containers. The pickup window is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the holiday schedule is published by the Environmental/Public Works Department.

Roswell Trash and Recycling Collection

Some Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

Garbage and recycling carts must be at the curb by 8 a.m. on the collection day with the wheels and handle facing the house and the lid opening toward the street. Recycling carts must be at least 3 feet from any other object. Carts must be removed from the curb by the end of the collection day.

Roswell Cart Placement Rules

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Roswell offers bulk-item curbside pickup for furniture, appliances, and large household items. Residents must call the Solid Waste Division (770-641-3961) to schedule; there is generally no charge for a reasonable volume per address per year.

Roswell Bulk Item Pickup

Few Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Roswell offers weekly single-stream recycling using a separate city-provided cart. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and plastics #1-#7. Recycling must be in the city cart - bagged recyclables go to landfill.

Roswell Single-Stream Recycling

Few Restrictions

Looking for Fulton County county-wide rules?

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

Trash & Recycling in Fulton County