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Augusta-Richmond County, GA Trash & Recycling: Holiday Pickup Schedule (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Code Sec. 4-2-39
Business district
Mon-Fri nights, except holidays
Residential district
Assigned weekdays, except holidays
Make-up day
Not specified in code

Summary

Augusta-Richmond County suspends garbage collection on holidays, in both the business and residential collection districts, under the county code's urban services district rules.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Augusta-Richmond County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Garbage shall be collected in the business district each night, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Garbage shall be collected from restaurants and business establishments in the business district each week day night Monday through Saturday, except holidays. ... Tree trimmings, leaves and rough trash will be collected on such week days, holidays excepted, as shall be determined by the sanitation department under the provisions of Sec. 4-2-41.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Recodification).

Full Breakdown

Augusta-Richmond County Code Sec. 4-2-39 sets weekday garbage pickup for the Urban Services District but carves out holidays in both zones: nightly business-district collection runs Monday through Friday (restaurants through Saturday) except holidays, and residential collection runs on assigned weekdays except holidays. Tree trimmings, leaves and rough trash follow the same holiday exception. The code does not specify a make-up day, so residents should confirm the shifted date with the sanitation department rather than assume next-day pickup.

Violations & Fines

No penalty for the holiday gap itself; putting garbage at the curb outside the posted schedule can trigger the general litter and improper-placement penalties under Sec. 1-6-1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Augusta-Richmond County collect garbage on holidays?
No. Code Sec. 4-2-39 excludes holidays from both the business-district and residential-district collection schedules.
When is trash picked up after a holiday?
The code does not set a specific make-up day; check with the Augusta-Richmond County sanitation department for the shifted date.

Sources & Official References

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