Solid waste service is mandatory for all South Fulton residents, and the city is exclusively responsible for collection. Households get weekly garbage pickup of one cart plus monthly curbside bulk service. The annual fee is $233.16, rising to $275.00 effective June 2026, billed through the Fulton County Tax Commissioner.
South Fulton's Solid Waste Ordinance (Sec. 6-2003, adopted May 23, 2023, under City Charter authority) makes residential solid waste service mandatory: Sec. 6-2003.2(a) states it 'shall be mandatory' for all occupants of homes, buildings, and premises from which solid waste is created, and Sec. 6-2003.1(a) provides that 'the city shall be exclusively responsible for the collection and disposal of all solid waste, recycling, and bulk waste within the city limits.' The city may provide service directly or through contractors (Waste Pro is referenced as the provider). Residential service includes weekly garbage collection of one cart and monthly curbside bulk pickup. Residents find their weekly collection day using the city's online interactive map by entering their address. The annual residential fee is $233.16, increasing to $275.00 effective June 2026 (about $3.49 more per month); invoices are available through the Fulton County Tax Commissioner, and escrowed homeowners may have the fee paid by their lender. The city excludes debris from professional removal services, materials from outside city limits, and waste regulated by federal, state, or county authorities.
Because service is mandatory, occupants cannot opt out of the city fee. Missed pickups are reported through the Trac EZ system; service complaints and improper set-out go to the Community Relations & Services Division (470.552.4311) or Code Enforcement. Non-payment is collected via the Fulton County tax billing process.
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