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To obtain a recycling bin, call 404.330.6333.
Effective January 5, 2008, recycling collection occurs bi-weekly on the same day as garbage collection. Click here to view the Recycling Pick-up Calendar.
Please use a City-issued recycling bin. You also have the option of providing a recycling container of your choice, it must be clearly labeled "RECYCLING". City issued "RECYCLING" stickers are available upon request by calling the Customer Service Center at (404) 330-6333, or via email request to: publicworks@atlantaga.gov.
Please make sure that your recycling container is durable, has a lid and is 45 - 50 gallon capacity since our collection crews have to lift it. A 95 gallon cart fits the mechanical lifter on the City's Recycling truck. If you would like to purchase a 95 gallon rolling recycling cart, please mail a check or money order for $70 to:
City of Atlanta
Department of Public Works
55 Trinity Avenue SW, Suite 4800
Atlanta, GA 30303-3531
MAKE SURE THE DELIVERY ADDRESS IS ON THE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. The cart will be delivered to the address listed on the check/money order.
Items eligible for curbside collection include:
- Paper: all paper products (except paper/boxes with food contamination)
- Shredded paper in a clear plastic bag
- Glass: all bottles and jars (rinse; remove the lids)
- Aluminum cans
- Steel (tin) cans
- Plastic: all food containers and plastic bottles(please rinse out) – NO PLASTIC BAGS, HOSES, PIPES, or FURNITURE
- Cardboard, broken down or cut to fit in the bin (Keep it Dry) (NO STYROFOAM)
Recycling drop-off locations are available for certain items (for all other items please use your City-issued recycle bin, or a larger bin if clearly labeled "RECYCLING"):
Effective July 7, 2008, the City began collecting cardboard as part of your recyclable items, it must be broken down and dry . Large amounts of cardboard may also be taken to the following drop sites:
- Liddell Substation, 1540 Northside Drive, NW
- Lakewood Substation 128 Clair Drive, SE
Electronics:
Hartsfield Facility
2175 James Jackson Parkway NW
Atlanta 30318
404-794-2422
Collection hours are 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday
You must be a city resident and show proof of residency to use this service.
Residents may drop off electronic appliances such as televisions, microwaves, computers, monitors, and fluorescent bulbs.
To find recycling drop-of sites near your home of office go to www.earth911.com.
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