How do I contact the DeKalb County Sanitation Division?
For more information, contact the Sanitation Division’s Customer Care team at 404-294-2900 or sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov, visit www.dekalbsanitation.com, or follow the Sanitation Division on Twitter @DKalbSanitation. The city of Decatur announced their holiday collection schedule as well.
Is there garbage collection in Decatur on Labor Day?
Decatur, GA – In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for DeKalb County residential customers will be based on a revised schedule as follows, a press release says. – Monday, Sept. 5 – Labor Day observed. No sanitation collection service.
Why did DeKalb Sanitation Remove the two recycling containers?
Due to a longstanding issue of illegal dumping at Fire Station 12 on Roberts Drive and the need for crews to manually service the items left on the ground, DeKalb Sanitation has removed the two mixed paper recycling containers and glass recycling container.
When will Friday's sanitation route be collected in 2022?
Friday's sanitation route will be collected on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Monday's route will be collected on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
How do I dispose of a toilet in DeKalb County GA?
Residents are required to call (404) 294-2900 to request a bulky item collection as soon as items have been placed at the curb. Once a request has been submitted, a collection assessment will be completed. Some requests may require a prepaid fee prior to collection.
Is DeKalb County picking up yard waste?
All garbage, yard debris, and recyclables must be placed curbside by 7 a.m. on the day of your scheduled pickup days.
Does DeKalb County sanitation pick up furniture?
All bulky items are collected by special collection vehicles and are included in the residential annual assessment fees. Bulky items include furniture, mattresses and box springs, household appliances, playground equipment, lawn mowers, hand tools, accessories etc.
How do I dispose of paint in DeKalb County GA?
Kindly ensure that paint cans are left beside the garbage roll cart, and not placed inside the roll cart with household garbage. The lid must be removed, and can either be placed in residents' single-stream recycling container, or disposed in bagged garbage inside the garbage roll cart.
Is the DeKalb County Landfill open today?
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Does DeKalb County actually recycle?
Recycling in DeKalb County Over 91,000 of the Sanitation Division's more than 150,000 households serviced are subscribed to the single-stream recycling program. More than half of the solid waste that goes into the county-owned Seminole Road Landfill is residential waste that could have been recycled.
Does Dekalb County pick up Christmas trees?
Trees will be collected during regularly scheduled sanitation collection service days. To participate, residents must remove all decorations from trees and place them curbside. Only trees 7 feet in height or less will be accepted.
How do I dispose of old paint near me?
California residents and businesses can now recycle leftover paint for free at local retail stores. For locations and program details, visit www.PaintCare.org or call 855-724-6809. You may also dispose of unused oil and latex paint by doing the following: Drop off at a mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event.
Can you throw away butane cans?
Puncture them, fill with water to ensure the gas is out (do this in very open air!) and recycle as if they were food cans.
How do you get rid of paint?
Paint DisposalStep 1: Combine With Cat Litter. Here's how to dispose of latex paint without taking it to a recycling center. ... Step 2: Allow the Mixture to Set. Stir the cat litter into the paint until it thickens and won't spill. ... Step 3: Throw It in the Garbage. Throw the dried paint in the can in the garbage.
What are the top 5 waste management companies?
With that said, we've compiled a list of the largest waste and recycling companies in the USA.Waste Management. Annual revenue: $14.5 Billion. ... Republic Services. Annual revenue: $9.4 Billion. ... Waste Connections. Annual revenue: $4.9 Billion. ... Stericycle. ... Clean Harbors. ... GFL Environmental. ... Covanta Holdings Corporation. ... Recology.More items...
Does Dekalb County pick up Christmas trees?
Trees will be collected during regularly scheduled sanitation collection service days. To participate, residents must remove all decorations from trees and place them curbside. Only trees 7 feet in height or less will be accepted.
What is the phone number for Dekalb County?
For any concerns regarding missed collections or general inquiries, please contact DeKalb County Sanitation: For general inquiries, please have residents call our Customer Care team at 404.294.2900 or sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov.
Does Fire Station #12 have recycling bins?
Fire Station #12 also has bins for mixed-paper recycling.