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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.

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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

Bulky Items - Furniture, appliances, large items

Special Collections Trees, construction materials, commingled piles, landlord evictions, excess garbage, improperly prepared/large volumes of yard trimmings, etc.

Disabled Residents Service Application

Permanently Disabled Residents Service Application

  • Report Missed Collection - Service issues
Special Services & Recycling 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

Spring Paper Shredding Event

Fall Paper Shredding Event

Commercial Services
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

Compost Request Form - Beautification Projects Only

  • Compost delivery
    Compost Request Form - Residential, business and on-site pickup
     
  • Free on-site compost pickup locations
    Northern Avenue & Memorial Drive (next to the Tax Commissioner's office)
    Monday - Friday:  7 a.m. – 6 p.m.*

North Transfer Station 
4600 Buford Highway, Chamblee, GA 30341
Monday - Friday:  7 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
Saturday:  7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.*

Seminole Road Landfill 
4203 Clevemont Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
Saturday:  8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Closed on Sundays and county-observed holidays

East Transfer Station
1750 Rogers Lake Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
Monday - Friday:  7 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
Saturday:  7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.*

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
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Contact Us

Phone Support

  • Customer Care: 404-294-2900
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Email Support

In-Person Service

  • Administration Building:
    3720 Leroy Scott Drive
    Decatur, GA 30032
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Important Notices

Weather Updates Service may be suspended during inclement weather. Check our homepage or 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.

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