Atlanta provides bulk item pickup service for residential properties through the Department of Public Works. Residents must schedule bulk pickup through Atlanta 311 in advance. Common bulk items include furniture, mattresses, and appliances. There are limits on the number of items per pickup and restrictions on accepted materials.
Bulk item pickup must be scheduled through Atlanta 311 at least 24 hours in advance. Residents may schedule up to 6 bulk items per pickup. Items must be placed at the curb on the scheduled date. Accepted items include furniture, mattresses, large appliances (with doors removed for safety), and similar household items. Prohibited items include construction debris, tires, hazardous waste, and electronics (which must go to designated recycling facilities). The city also holds periodic amnesty cleanup events in neighborhoods for larger-volume disposal. Appliances containing refrigerants must be certified as properly evacuated before pickup.
Placing bulk items at the curb without scheduling may result in a code enforcement citation for improper waste disposal. Items left at the curb for extended periods may be cited as a nuisance. Illegal dumping of bulk items in public spaces or vacant lots carries fines up to $1,000 per incident.
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