Roswell, GA Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

5 sets the mechanics of curbside collection for every residence in Roswell. Subsection (a) requires each residence to keep a household garbage container sized for seven days of accumulation; standard service covers one container, and a second container is available only as paid "premium" service approved by the mayor and city council. Residents must use the city-issued container: the code makes it "unlawful to place garbage or recycling for collection in a box, tub, crate or container that is not provided by the city," and a recycling container is issued on request for approved recyclables under the same rule.

" Subsection (c) sets the collection cycle itself, once weekly, from the curbside or another location the environmental/public works director specifically authorizes. 6 allows curbside requirements to be waived at the director's discretion, with scout-truck service available for residents who are disabled or 65 and older. 5(d): vehicle batteries and hazardous waste are barred outright, while bulky items like appliances, furniture, carpet and mattresses require advance payment to the Finance Department, and more than five curbside items in one set-out needs the director's approval with possible added fees. 2 as deemed waste material subject to pickup at the owner's cost.