Collection times start earlier, at 6 AM , and last until 6 PM. Combining collection service over fewer days will reduce the days that trucks will be on each street, lessening their impact on traffic and safety, and will also increase efficiency in the collection system, keeping costs low.

You can reach The Augusta Solid Waste Department at:

Online: www.augustasolidwaste.com
Or email: solidwaste@augustaga.gov<>
Or the Customer Service Hotline: (706) 592-3200

Garbage Carts and Recycling Bins

Starting in the summer of 2006, new garbage carts will be distributed. The new garbage carts will allow for more efficient documentation of collection times and completions, as well as tracking of cart assignment and location.

Augusta- Richmond County strongly encourages recycling! New larger recycling bins will be available beginning summer 2006 upon request.

Hazardous & Unaccepted Materials

Augusta-Richmond County does not accept all materials. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: oil, car batteries, liquid paint, refrigerants, soil contaminated by petroleum or other chemicals and hazardous materials. Most auto supply stores or repair facilities will take used oil and car batteries. Call your local auto supply store or repair facility to verify if they will accept these items.

Environmental Alternatives (706-737-8433) is a local disposal contractor. They accept many hazardous materials, including oil, Freon, oil-based paint, solvents, PVC, and aerosol cans for a fee. Call for a comprehensive list of items and applicable fees. Check the yellow pages for other disposal contractors specific to your needs.

Drop-Off Convenience at the Landfill: Customers who want to drop off materials between pick-up days are encouraged to use the landfill: 4330 Deans Bridge Road, Blythe, GA30805. Charges may apply.

New Year’s Day Memorial Day Fourth of July

Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas

Under the new operating schedule, if a customer’s collections day falls on a holiday, services will resume the next day. Friday collections will be picked up on Saturday. Customers will always receive collection service twice a week, even during holiday weeks!

Remember, holidays don’t offset both collection days, only the collection day that falls on any of the above-mentioned holidays. Your collection resumes the next regularly scheduled collection day.

For example, if July 4th falls on a Monday, and your collection days are Monday and Thursday, your garbage and yard waste will be picked up on Tuesday. Your regular service will resume on Thursday.

If Christmas falls on a Friday, and your collection days are Tuesday and Friday, your garbage, recycling and bulk waste will be picked up on Saturday. Your regular service will resume on the following Tuesday.

Summer and winter neighborhood clean-ups and other special event schedules may be observed and announced to customers as these events approach.

 

Household Waste – 1 st & 2nd Collection Days

 

Household waste is most commonly referred to as garbage. It includes all non-recyclable discarded waste, food, paper, glass, plastic, leather, textiles and anything else discarded during normal, daily household activities. 

Do’s  & Don’ts for Household Waste

DO Put all items in your cart DO Put at the curb/right-of-way in front of your home DO Contact the County if you have special needs and require assistance with your garbage pick-up

DON’T Mix in yard waste or recyclables DON’T Use an unauthorized container DON’T Throw away hazardous materials, such as medical waste, exposed needles, paint cans, liquid paint, motor oil or car batteries DON’T Put trash out for collection in bags next to your cart DON’T Put hot ashes or burnt garbage in your garbage cart.

Violations

Customers who place garbage, yard waste, recycling or bulk waste out for collection without following the specified guidelines will receive a Customer Violation Notice explaining the problem. Customers must address the violation by the next collection day or a code enforcement officer will summon a marshal, who may issue a citation. If you have any questions or need help understanding these guidelines, please contact us at (706) 592-3200. We are here to help!

Do’s & Don’ts for Yard Waste

 

DO Put in open top cans or brown paper Kraft bags, or bundles that are clearly marked and identifiable DO Include plant material, leaves, grass clippings, branches, brush, flowers, roots, wood, sod and other biodegradable matter common to yard work DO Put yard waste in containers. Prunings, limbs, and bigger items may be placed in bundles or neat piles.

DON’T Put yard waste in plastic bags DON’T Allow bag or can to exceed 32 gallons or 50 lbs. DON’T Put the following items in with yard waste: loose soil, garbage, food, plastics, synthetic fibers, lumber, human/animal waste, hazardous materials DON’T Put yard waste out on same day as recycling or bulk waste DON’T Let bundles or piles exceed one or more of the following maximum size limits: 5 foot length, 5 foot height, 5 foot width, 10 foot depth DON’T Dispose of limbs greater than 5 feet in length or 4 inches in diameter

Augusta Richmond County Solid Waste Department

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Do’s & Don’ts for Bulk Waste

DO Include furniture, appliances, tires and other items too large to be placed into a cart DO Put out on same day as recycling DO Remove doors or lids before placing outside for pick-up

DON’T Put more than 2 tires out per bulk collection pick-up DON’T Let bundles or piles exceed one or more of the following maximum size limits: 5 foot length, 5 foot height, 5 foot width, 10 foot depth

 

Augusta Richmond County Solid Waste Department

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Mondays

Garbage & Yard Waste

Thursdays

Garbage,  Recycling and Bulk Waste