Athens-Clarke County unified government bulk trash pickup

Contact the city for bulk pickup details.

Source: Not yet confirmed

At a glance

BrushLeaf & limb FAQ topic on accgov FAQs — not.
LimitsPay-as-you-throw cart size tiers per FAQ.
Not allowedStretchy plastics, Styrofoam in curbside bin; use CHaRM.
CurbsideNot yet confirmed Checklist

Source: Not yet confirmed

Schedule

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

Where

Roll cart standards per ACC Solid Waste (not fully copied).

Limits

Pay-as-you-throw cart size tiers per FAQ.

Not allowed

Stretchy plastics, Styrofoam in curbside bin; use CHaRM.

Bags

Recycle loose (green reusable bag program for drop-off transport only).

Brush

Leaf & limb FAQ topic on accgov FAQs — not.

Not yet confirmed: When.

Source: Not yet confirmed

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Full details for Athens-Clarke County unified government: every rule, with sources
Trash
ACC Solid Waste serves Urban Service District (former Athens city limits) (former Athens city limits) — garbage + recycling on same day; charges on water bill. Billing 706-613-3501 ext 7884. Outside USD: private haulers (list maintained by ACC). Pay-as-you-throw cart sizes 20/25 through 90/95 gal with rate tiers.
Recycling
Curbside USD — paper/cartons/cardboard, metal cans, plastic bottles/containers, glass jars/bottles (accgov.com/recycle). No bags, bubble wrap, Styrofoam, disposable plates/cutlery in bin. CHaRM 1005 College Ave for hard-to-recycle ($3/ACC trip).
Bulk pickup
Contact the city for bulk pickup details.
Curbside: when
Not yet confirmed
Curbside: where
Roll cart standards per ACC Solid Waste (not fully copied).
Curbside: limits
pay-as-you-throw cart size tiers per FAQ.
Curbside: brush
Leaf & limb FAQ topic on accgov FAQs — not.
Curbside: not allowed
Stretchy plastics, Styrofoam in curbside bin; use CHaRM.
Curbside: bags
Recycle loose (green reusable bag program for drop-off transport only).
Curbside: fees and fines
Not on pages.
Holidays

Not yet confirmed. Check your city.

Hauler
Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department (USD); private haulers outside USD.
Contacts
[email protected]; 706-613-3501 ext 7870 (Waste Reduction).
Find your day
Not yet confirmed
Sources
Trash and recycling: athensclarkecounty.com
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed
Verified
2026-10-15

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