Roadside Enhancement

The Beautification Unit maintains DeKalb County’s public rights of way in unincorporated areas through mowing, herbicide treatment, tree trimming, curb bumping, and street sweeping.

Mowing takes place from April 1 to November 30 using in-house crews and contracted vendors.

• 67+ routes: In-house crews (monthly cycle)
• 128+ routes: Contractors (6-week cycle)
• Additional routes are based on approved resident requests

Click here for the 2025 right-of-way (ROW) mowing/edging locations.
Click here for the 2025 in-house mowing locations.

 
 Contracted vendors apply herbicides on a 6-week cycle from April 1 to November 30 along county rights of way.

Click here for the 2025 herbicide and growth regulator application schedule. 

Year-round trimming of overgrown and low-hanging branches (5–6 ft from curb, 15–20 ft high). Residents may submit service requests for review and approval.

Click here for the approved 2025 list of tree trimming locations. 

In-house crews remove litter, sand, pine straw, and debris from roadsides and curbs year-round.

• Residents may request additional locations
• Requests are reviewed, and if approved, service is completed within 60–90 days

Click here for the approved 2025 list of curb bumping locations. 

Contractors clean roads and curbs countywide, working alongside curb bumping crews.

• Residents may request new locations
• Approved locations are serviced within 60–90 days
   

Request mowing, tree trimming, curb bumping, or street sweeping services:
 

Simply Click here. Note: Once received, a Beautification Unit supervisor will conduct a site visit and assessment of your request.