Solid Waste Management (Formerly Sanitation Division)
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.
Solid Waste Environmental Enhancement Program (SWEEP) Update
Due to inclement weather, the free residential bulky item collection scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, for Tuesday residential customers was suspended. Collection for residential customers will be based on the revised schedule as follows:
Friday, Oct. 16 – Tuesday customers (Affected due to inclement weather) will be serviced.
Eligible items must be placed at the curb on Thursday, Oct. 15.
Saturday, Oct. 17 or Friday, Oct. 23 – Wednesday customers will be serviced.
Eligible items must be placed at the curb on Friday, Oct. 16.
Saturday, Oct. 24 or Friday, Oct. 30 – Thursday customers will be serviced.
Eligible items must be placed at the curb on Friday, Oct. 23.
The Solid Waste Environmental Enhancement Program (SWEEP) Launches October 1
Cleaner Neighborhoods. Healthier Communities. A Brighter DeKalb.
View Frequently Asked Questions
View the Beautification Services Flyer
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 Department 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)
- 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: solidwaste@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Establishing New Residential Service: NewResidentialService@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Commercial: commercialservice@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Roll Cart Inquiries: solidwaste3720@dekalbcountyga.gov
- General Inquiries: solidwaste@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 35-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.