4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Fulton County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Unincorporated Fulton County uses private contracted haulers selected by the resident. Atlanta provides municipal collection through the Department of Public Works (Code §130-1 et seq.).
Atlanta provides curbside single-stream recycling free with trash service. Sandy Springs and Roswell offer recycling through their franchised haulers. Unincorporated Fulton residents must arrange private recycling.
Illegal dumping in Fulton County is a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. §16-7-43 and §16-7-51. Fulton County maintains a dumping hotline (404-612-2691) and offers rewards for tipsters.
Atlanta collects yard waste curbside through its franchised hauler; Sandy Springs/Roswell programs include yard waste. Open burning of yard waste is banned May-September.
3 cities in Fulton County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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