Columbus, GA Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)

(5)All yard waste (hereinafter defined as leaves, grass clippings, pine needles and similar yard trimmings resulting from pruning or similar yard activities and rubbish and trash) shall be collected on scheduled days by the department of public works. Such materials may be placed in approved solid waste containers or disposable yard waste bags.(6)All branches, limbs, and shrubbery cut while pruning and not meeting the specifications enumerated in paragraph (7) below shall be disposed of by the owner or his agent. All trees cut or cleared must be disposed of by the owner or agent.(a)All branches, limbs and trunks from the removal of trees by the owner or his agent may be collected by the department of public works for a fee established by Columbus City Council. (See section 13-169.1(j)).(b)All branches, limbs and trunks of trees to be collected by the department of public works shall be:(1)Cut into lengths of four feet or less; and,(2)Placed at the curb side for collection.(7)All branches, limbs, and shrubbery to be collected by the department of public works shall:(a)Be cut into lengths of four feet or less;(b)Not exceed six inches in diameter; and(c)Be placed at the curb side for collection. All such items will, upon request, be removed by the department of public works.