Bulk Trash Pickup in Atlanta, GA: Rules, Limits and Fees
What Atlanta picks up at the curb, how many items you get, what needs an appointment, and what it costs. Straight from the city, checked and dated.
What Atlanta collects, and what you do with the rest
Every city route below is capped. Read the last two columns first: they decide whether the city takes your load at all, or only part of it.
| Route | What it costs | How much it takes | The condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booked city collection | Free up to twelve a year. Past twelve the charge is $343.10 — which is where hiring a hauler usually stops being the expensive option. | Twelve bulk collections a year. | Anything too big for the regular truck: appliances, furniture, large piles of branches, large metal or wooden playground equipment. |
| Hire a hauler | You pay — quotes come from local companies bidding against each other. | No item cap and no wrapping, residency or vehicle rule. | They carry it out; nothing has to reach the curb under its own steam. |
Booking a city pickup
Anything too big for the regular truck: appliances, furniture, large piles of branches, large metal or wooden playground equipment.
- How many items
- Twelve bulk collections a year.
- How to book
- Every bulk collection must be scheduled: atl311.com or 404-546-0311. Since 16 February 2026 it runs on your regular weekly collection day rather than a separate visit.
- What it costs
- Free up to twelve a year. Past twelve the charge is $343.10 — which is where hiring a hauler usually stops being the expensive option.
- Good to know
- Material goes out neatly at the kerb after 7 p.m. the day before, and at least six feet clear of the rubbish cart, the recycling cart and any yard trimmings. Getting that wrong earns a Notice of Violation and the owner then removes it at their own expense.
Or have someone take it
City routes are cheap but slow, and they all assume you can get the item to the curb yourself. If it is upstairs, if it is heavy, or if you need it gone this week, a local pro is the faster answer.
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Bulk pickup in Atlanta — common questions
What needs an appointment in Atlanta instead of going out with the trash?
Anything too big for the regular truck: appliances, furniture, large piles of branches, large metal or wooden playground equipment.
How do I book a bulk pickup in Atlanta?
Every bulk collection must be scheduled: atl311.com or 404-546-0311. Since 16 February 2026 it runs on your regular weekly collection day rather than a separate visit. Twelve bulk collections a year.
What does a bulk collection cost in Atlanta?
Free up to twelve a year. Past twelve the charge is $343.10 — which is where hiring a hauler usually stops being the expensive option.
Where and when do I put the items out in Atlanta?
Material goes out neatly at the kerb after 7 p.m. the day before, and at least six feet clear of the rubbish cart, the recycling cart and any yard trimmings. Getting that wrong earns a Notice of Violation and the owner then removes it at their own expense.
Where this comes from
Checked against official sources on 2026-09-03. City rules change — if something here does not match, the city page wins.
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