How do I contact DeKalb County sanitation?
DeKalb County Sanitation handles trash collection, yard waste and recycling for the City of Dunwoody. For general inquiries, please have residents call our Customer Care team at 404.294.2900 or sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov.
Will garbage run late on Memorial Day?
In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will run one day late as follows: Monday, May 30 – Memorial Day observed. No sanitation collection service.
Is there garbage collection on Labor Day?
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised schedule as follows: 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.
Does DeKalb County have trash pickup?
Household garbage must be placed at the curb before 7 a.m. on a resident's scheduled collection day, and should not block mailboxes, driveways, sidewalks, drainage systems or roadways. Residents are not allowed to place items for collection at the curb prior to 7 p.m. on the day before their scheduled collection day.
Does DeKalb County pickup mattresses?
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 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.
How do I set up trash in DeKalb County?
New service requests can be submitted for garbage service only OR garbage & recycling service. Online – Click here to submit a request. In person at the Sanitation Division's administration building. USPS mail – Click here to print a paper application.
How do I get rid of a mattress for free in Atlanta?
The Atlanta Department of Public Works will pick up discarded mattresses once per month based on your usual weekly schedule. You can also contact Stand Up Guys to pick up your mattress.
How do I dispose of a mattress in Georgia?
This item is accepted for bulk waste collection. You must schedule your bulk waste collection. Bulk waste should be placed on curb by 7 p.m. the night before your scheduled collection day.
Can I throw away soup in toilet?
The short answer is, no. Why? Because the pipes that vacate your toilet are too narrow to handle food scraps. And because food scraps can potentially clog your sewer line and back up raw sewage into your home.
Can you flush cereal down the toilet?
Things like cereal, oats, and rice should never be flushed. Many assume it should be fine because of the small size of grains. However, that's not the case. As grains become waterlogged, they begin to expand in size.
How do you get rid of an old toilet?
Cover the Drain Hole & Dispose of the Old ToiletCall your local trash services or visit their website to see if they will pick up your old toilet from your curbside. ... Drop off the old toilet at your city's landfill.Drop off the old toilet at a local recycling center that accepts porcelain.More items...
How many bags of garbage can I put out in Georgina?
two bagsResidents can place up to two bags or containers out for pick up every other week on regularly scheduled collection days. All garbage should be placed in a Town approved container or plastic bag. Disposable bags, or other waste containers, shall not exceed the size of 76 cm x 122 cm (30" x 48") for bags.
Does DeKalb County recycle milk cartons?
Other materials go in the blue bags: glass, plastics, aluminum and tin....The scoop on what you can and can't recycle in DeKalb.Do Recycle•Plastic containers with the recycle symbols 1-7•Milk and water jugs•Detergent, shampoo and soap bottles8 more rows•Mar 14, 2013
Is DeKalb County Landfill open on Saturday?
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Does city of Atlanta pick up mattresses?
Best Option. This item is accepted for bulk waste collection. You must schedule your bulk waste collection. Bulk waste should be placed on curb by 7 p.m. the night before your scheduled collection day.
Can I take a mattress to my local recycling Centre?
The best policy is to take your used mattress to a recycling centre or to contact the local council or a professional mattress collection company to take it away for you. If you've arranged for a mattress collection, check that whoever is performing it will transport the mattress somewhere for recycling.
Does DeKalb County pick up toilets?
Yes. This service is available to all residential curbside customers. All others will be subject to the Special Collection Fee Schedule listed below. Further information can be obtained by contacting us at sanitation@co.dekalb.ga.us or by phone at (404) 294-2900.
How do I get rid of a mattress in Athens GA?
Mattress Disposal Plus specializes in disposing of used mattresses and other furniture in an eco-friendly way. Call (877) 708-8329 or Book Online to schedule Athens mattress disposal today.
When do you have to place trash in the curb?
All approved receptacles must be placed at the curb without blocking mailboxes, utilities, driveways, sidewalks, drainage systems or roadways before 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled day of yard debris collection for your service area.
How long does it take to collect yard debris?
Once the fee has been paid, it will take approximately 7-10 business days to complete the special collection request. For scheduling, please contact the Sanitation Division's customer service team at (404) 294-2900. All yard debris must be properly prepared for collection.
How long can you leave garbage containers at the curb?
Additionally, containers should not remain at the curb for more than 24 hours after being serviced. If household garbage has not been collected by the end of the business day on the scheduled collection day, please call the Sanitation Division at (404) 294-2900 and collection will occur the following business day.
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.
What division disposes of dead animals?
The Sanitation Division offers the following services for properly disposing of dead domestic animals:
What is electronic recycling?
Electronics recycling, or e-recycling, is a term used for recycling electronics that have essentially reached the end of their useful life. The County’s goal is to promote the recovery, reuse and recycling of obsolete electronic equipment, while diverting some electronics from the Seminole Road Landfill.