Sanitation Division
The DeKalb County Sanitation Division is a self-sustaining enterprise fund operation providing efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible solid waste management services with a focus on customer service excellence.
Your Complete Solid Waste Management Solution
Serving 182,000+ households and over 6,000+ businesses in unincorporated DeKalb County and the cities of Brookhaven, Decatur, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, and Tucker.
Residential Services
- Request New Residential Service - Set up garbage, recycling & yard trimmings collection
- Request Roll Cart - Get, repair, or upgrade containers
- Schedule Bulky Item and Special Collections
- Roll-off Container Rental – Construction, large item disposal & event containers
- Join Recycling Program – Single-stream recycling service
- Service for Disabled Residents – Residents with physical limitations/disabilities
- Report Missed Collection - Service issues
Recycling & Special Programs
- Special Recycling Programs - Glass recycling drop-off program, shoe and clothing recycling program, and electronics recycling program
- Paper Shredding Events – Safe disposal of sensitive documents
- Dead Animal Collection – Roadkill only (streets, county rights-of-way)
- Animal Crematory, Landfill Drop-off & Veterinary Hospital Collection – Pet disposal
Commercial Services
- Commercial Accounts (garbage and recycling) – Dumpster, compactor, and roll cart
- School Recycling Program – Educational institution services
- Roll-off Container Rental – Construction, large item disposal & event containers
- Special Collection Request Form – Furniture, appliances, large items
Facilities & Drop-offs
- Seminole Road Landfill – Public disposal facility
- Transfer Stations – Commercial disposal sites
- Recycling Centers – Drop-off locations
- Compost Program – Free on-site compost for residents
Service Areas
Our Division provides comprehensive solid waste management services to:
- Unincorporated DeKalb County
- Cities: Brookhaven, Decatur, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, Tucker
Collection Schedule Information
Collection Days
- Garbage: Once weekly
- Recycling: Once weekly (same day as garbage)
- Curbside Yard Trimmings: Once weekly (same day as garbage)
Curbside Placement
- Place Containers: After 7:00 PM the night before collection
- Available Curbside by: 7:00 AM on collection day
- Remove Containers: Within 24 hours after service
Contact Us
Phone Support
- Customer Care: 404-294-2900
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Email Support
- Residential: sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Establishing New Residential Service: NewResidentialService@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Commercial: commercialservice@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Roll Cart Inquiries: sanitation3720@dekalbcountyga.gov
- General Inquiries: sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Response Time: Within 3 business days
In-Person Service
- Administration Building:
3720 Leroy Scott Drive
Decatur, GA 30032 - Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Quick Links
Programs & Information
- Recycling Program: Residential 65-Gallon Recycling Roll Cart Request Form
- Recycling Program: Residential 45-Gallon Recycling Roll Cart Request Form
- Collection Procedures Brochure
Important Notices
Weather Updates Service may be suspended during inclement weather. Check our homepage or @DKalbSanitation on X platform for current service status and delays.
Service Changes Stay informed about service updates, new programs, and important announcements on our News & Updates page.
Holiday Schedule Collection schedules change during county-observed holidays.
View our Holiday Collection Schedule for specific dates.