Sandy Springs 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.
Sandy Springs requires trash and recycling bins placed at the curbside or alley edge on collection day with lids fully closed. Bins should face the street with handles toward the house, spaced at least three feet apart and away from parked cars, mailboxes, or utility poles. Bins must be retrieved within 12 to 24 hours after collection. Bins left out beyond the allowed window may trigger code enforcement action. Between pickups, bins must be stored out of public view.
Bins left out past deadline: warning first, then $25 to $100 per occurrence. Improperly placed bins may be skipped by haulers.
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