Atlanta collects yard waste curbside through its franchised hauler; Sandy Springs/Roswell programs include yard waste. Open burning of yard waste is banned May-September.
Atlanta yard waste is collected once weekly in 32-gallon paper bags or bundles (max 4 ft long). No plastic bags. Brush bundles must be tied. Sandy Springs accepts yard waste in compostable bags or in residents' carts. Christmas tree collection occurs in January. The Georgia summer burn ban (May 1-Sept 30) prohibits burning yard waste county-wide.
Improper set-out: not collected, $50 fine after warning. Burning during ban: state-level misdemeanor.
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Sandy Springs prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and ...
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Sandy Springs regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in ne...
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Sandy Springs regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
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Sandy Springs requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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Sandy Springs requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
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Sandy Springs restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and n...
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