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Bulky Waste Collection Program

Athens-Clarke County, GA bulk trash pickup

Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department

Who
Single-family detached homes, duplexes and four-plexes occupied by an owner or tenant, in both the General Service and Urban Service Districts. Commercial customers must arrange a special pick-up. Depending on zoning, an additional fee may apply.
How
Pickup on request. Bulky waste is collected by request only; after you book, the county emails your collection date within 24 business hours. The program started November 3, 2025. Schedule online through the link on the county's Bulky Waste page, or call the Solid Waste Department.

Call (706) 613-3501 option 7

Cost
No fee for four pickups per year; after that it is billed at cost of service. Special pick-ups start at $50 per trip.
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Mattress

Accepted

Appliance

Accepted

Fridge or freezer

Accepted

Refrigerators and freezers are listed as accepted; the page gives no refrigerant-tag rule.

Electronics

Limited

Only large electronics (a TV or larger).

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Not accepted

Leaf and limb material is handled separately.

Brush and branches

Not accepted

Leaf and limb material is handled separately.

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Not accepted

Limits

Up to 5 items per pickup, with 4 pickups a year (20 items a year). Rugs must be rolled no longer than 6 feet by 12 inches across.

Set-out rules

Place items neatly between the curb and sidewalk (or within 5 feet of the curb if no sidewalk) no earlier than 24 hours before collection and by 7 a.m. on pickup day. Keep clear of intersections, hydrants, mailboxes, driveways, drains and overhead wires, and stack scrap metal separately.

Fees

ItemPrice
special pick-up (after 4 free pickups or commercial)starts at $50 per trip

Not accepted

  • Bagged trash
  • Batteries
  • Construction and demolition debris (including pallets)
  • Dead animals
  • Hazardous materials
  • Automotive components
  • Liquids
  • Tires
  • Leaf and limb material

Other options

For prohibited items or loose glass or ceramic, call the Solid Waste Department for help or a special pick-up.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Athens-Clarke County?

Single-family detached homes, duplexes and four-plexes occupied by an owner or tenant, in both the General Service and Urban Service Districts. Commercial customers must arrange a special pick-up. Depending on zoning, an additional fee may apply.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Athens-Clarke County?

Bulky waste is collected by request only; after you book, the county emails your collection date within 24 business hours. The program started November 3, 2025. Schedule online through the link on the county's Bulky Waste page, or call the Solid Waste Department.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Athens-Clarke County?

No fee for four pickups per year; after that it is billed at cost of service. Special pick-ups start at $50 per trip.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Athens-Clarke County?

Up to 5 items per pickup, with 4 pickups a year (20 items a year). Rugs must be rolled no longer than 6 feet by 12 inches across.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Athens-Clarke County?

Bagged trash, Batteries, Construction and demolition debris (including pallets), Dead animals, Hazardous materials, Automotive components, Liquids, Tires, Leaf and limb material.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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