Forsyth County, GA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Curbside Bulk
- Not offered
- How to Dispose
- Hauler or self-haul
- Excluded
- Hazmat, electronics, tires
- Illegal Dumping
- $1,000 over 10 lbs
Summary
Forsyth County provides no curbside bulk pickup. Bulky waste like appliances and furniture goes through your private hauler or is self-hauled to a county disposal facility. Dumping bulk items on public or private property is illegal and heavily fined.
If litter is in excess of ten pounds in weight or 15 cubic feet in volume, notwithstanding the fines set forth in division 4 of this article, by a fine of $1,000.00 for each occurrence and each occurrence shall be deemed a separate offense;
(3) In addition to the fines set out in subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this section, the violator shall reimburse the county for the reasonable cost of removing the litter when the litter is or is ordered removed by the county; and
(4) In the sound discretion of a court in which a conviction is obtained, the violator may be directed to pick up and remove from any public street or highway or public right-of-way for a distance not to exceed one mile any litter that has been deposited thereon by anyone and/or repair or restore property damaged by such littering.
(Ord. No. 84, art. III, pt. 1, 6-28-1999)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 43).
Full Breakdown
Bulky waste is defined by county code as items that exceed the capacity of normal trash containers, including appliances, furniture, crates, and corrugated cardboard. Forsyth County does not collect these at the curb; residents arrange bulk removal with their private hauler or self-haul to an approved facility. Household hazardous waste, electronics, paint, and tires are excluded from general disposal and handled separately, some carrying drop-off fees. Refrigerant must be professionally removed from appliances before disposal. Dumping bulky items along a roadside or on vacant land is illegal dumping, prosecuted as littering.
Violations & Fines
Littering ten pounds or less is a misdemeanor; over ten pounds or 15 cubic feet carries a $1,000 fine per occurrence plus cleanup costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the county pick up old furniture?
What happens if I dump items on the roadside?
Sources & Official References
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