Macon, GA trash pickup schedule
Macon trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract2318 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week on your garbage day, alternating with yard/bulk weeks (2026 calendar: week of Nov 1, 2026 is a recycle week), yard waste every other week on your garbage day (yard/bulk weeks, alternating with recycling)3489 |
| Set out | at the road after 7 p.m. the night before or by 6 a.m. on pickup day; cart removed by 7 p.m. on pickup day2 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: maconbibb.maps.arcgis.com3 · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. 2026 notice not yet posted; Nov 11 is not a red (closed) day on the 2026 Ryland calendar; 2025 county notice: pickup not disrupted, 11th Street Convenience Center closed on the holiday.8 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Macon holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Ryland does not collect on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas; collection that week shifts one day later from the holiday on (Mon->Tue ... Fri->Sat); days before the holiday are unchanged. Other county holidays (MLK Day, Juneteenth, July 4 observed, Veterans Day) do not change collection.8101315 |
|---|---|
| Official notice | sw.maconbibb.us1 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday Jan 1: Thursday moved to Friday, Friday to Saturday; Mon-Wed unchanged13 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No change | 11th Street Convenience Center closed Jan 1912 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Monday routes collected Tuesday ... Friday routes Saturday (2026 county notice; May 25 also red on the 2026 Ryland calendar). 11th Street Convenience Center closed May 25.15 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No change | No 2026 notice posted; June 19 is not a red (closed) day on the 2026 Ryland calendar, and the county's 2025 Juneteenth notice said Ryland stayed operational with no change.8 |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | No change | County offices and 11th Street / Fulton Mill convenience centers closed Fri July 3; Ryland on regular schedule11 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Monday moved to Tuesday and so on through the week10 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No change | 2026 notice not yet posted; Nov 11 is not a red (closed) day on the 2026 Ryland calendar; 2025 county notice: pickup not disrupted, 11th Street Convenience Center closed on the holiday.8 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Ryland closed per 2026 calendar (Nov 26 in red): Thursday collection moves to Friday, Friday to Saturday; Mon-Wed unchanged (rule as in the county's 2025 Thanksgiving notice; 2026 notice not yet posted on 2026-10-30)8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Ryland closed per 2026 calendar (Dec 25, a Friday, in red): Friday collection moves to Saturday Dec 26; Mon-Thu unchanged (per the county's shift-one-day rule; 2026 notice not yet posted)8 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Macon
| How it works | Set collection days58 |
|---|---|
| How to request | no booking: set out on your garbage day in yard/bulk (green) weeks; extra special pickups for a fee by calling the Solid Waste Department (478) 803-04995 |
| Limits | 2 bulk items per week; mattress + box spring = 1 item; excessive bulk items not permitted5 |
| Fees | free on the bulk week (included); special pickups for an additional fee (amount not published)5 |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Macon
| Pickup | every other week on your garbage day, alternating with yard/bulk weeks (2026 calendar: week of Nov 1, 2026 is a recycle week)38 |
|---|---|
| Type | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Glass | not accepted3 |
| Plastics | plastic bottles & caps, plastic jars, milk & juice jugs (no resin numbers published)3 |
Accepted
Not accepted
- Plastic Grocery Bags3
- Take-Out Container3
- Styrofoam3
- Paper Coffee Cups3
- Shredded Paper3
- Pizza Boxes3
- Household Glass3
- Wet Paper3
- Milk & Juice Cartons3
- Baby Diapers3
- Aerosol Cans3
- Ceramic & Pottery3
- Batteries3
- Hypodermic Needles3
- Vehicle Parts & Scrap Metals3
- Paint, Pesticides, Automotive Fluids, Diesel Fuel, Gasoline, Kerosene & Car Batteries3
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes4 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round8 |
| How often | every other week on your garbage day (yard/bulk weeks, alternating with recycling)4 |
| Rules | leaves and small debris in biodegradable bags (not plastic bags or cans); piles 2 cubic yards or less; branches/logs cut to 4 inches diameter or less; no stumps or large logs; special pickups for a fee via (478) 803-0499419 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | last published: Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful 'Bring One for the Chipper' drop-off event, Saturday Jan 6, 2024 (trees mulched); 2026-27 event not yet announced20 |
| Leaf collection | bagged in biodegradable bags with yard debris on yard/bulk weeks4 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Convenience Center #1 (11th Street)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 1010 11th Street, Macon (near entrance of the closed landfill) · Map6 |
| Hours | 7 days a week 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.6 |
| Fees | free6 |
| Who can use it | Bibb County residents; valid/current driver's license showing Bibb County residence6 |
| Accepts | bagged household garbage, recycling, furniture, tires (limit 4 per resident), yard debris (no logs/stumps), building material (no insulation/roofing), scrap metal; ONLY site for concrete, batteries, paint. No oils or hazardous liquids.6 |
Convenience Center #2 (Fulton Mill Road)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 4214 Fulton Mill Road, Macon (behind the Animal Welfare Center) · Map6 |
| Hours | Thursday-Sunday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.6 |
| Fees | free6 |
| Who can use it | Bibb County residents (driver's license)6 |
| Accepts | bagged garbage, recycling, furniture, tires, yard debris (no logs/stumps), building material, scrap metal6 |
Convenience Center #3 (Ninadel Drive)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 1520 Ninadel Dr., Macon · Map6 |
| Hours | Saturday & Sunday 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.6 |
| Fees | free6 |
| Who can use it | Bibb County residents (driver's license)6 |
| Accepts | bagged garbage, recycling, furniture, tires, yard debris (no logs/stumps), building material; no scrap metal6 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | maconbibb.us (SeeClickFix; or call (478) 751-7400)715 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Macon-Bibb Solid Waste Department (478) 803-0499; Ryland Environmental (866) 898-44111 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | sw.maconbibb.us1 |
Nearby cities
- Columbus, GA72 miles · The city collects
- Athens, GA81 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- Sandy Springs, GA87 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Augusta, GA101 miles · A private hauler under city contract
All Georgia cities: Georgia trash pickup schedules.
Macon trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Macon?
Trash is collected weekly. Macon does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (maconbibb.maps.arcgis.com).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Macon?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Ryland closed per 2026 calendar (Nov 26 in red): Thursday collection moves to Friday, Friday to Saturday; Mon-Wed unchanged (rule as in the county's 2025 Thanksgiving notice; 2026 notice not yet posted on 2026-10-30)
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Macon?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Ryland closed per 2026 calendar (Dec 25, a Friday, in red): Friday collection moves to Saturday Dec 26; Mon-Thu unchanged (per the county's shift-one-day rule; 2026 notice not yet posted)
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Macon?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday Jan 1: Thursday moved to Friday, Friday to Saturday; Mon-Wed unchanged
How do I get rid of bulky items in Macon?
Set collection days. no booking: set out on your garbage day in yard/bulk (green) weeks; extra special pickups for a fee by calling the Solid Waste Department (478) 803-0499 Fees: free on the bulk week (included); special pickups for an additional fee (amount not published).
Does Macon recycle glass?
Glass: not accepted.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Macon?
Use the city’s online form (maconbibb.us) or call Macon-Bibb Solid Waste Department (478) 803-0499; Ryland Environmental (866) 898-4411.
Sources
- 1 Macon-Bibb County Solid Waste (home)County · sw.maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Household GarbageCounty · sw.maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 RecyclingCounty · sw.maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Yard DebrisCounty · sw.maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Bulk WasteCounty · sw.maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Convenience CenterCounty · sw.maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Request Service / Illegal DumpingCounty · sw.maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Ryland Environmental 2026 Calendar Macon-Bibb (PDF)County · sw.maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 TrashZones layer (Ryland Transition Web Map)County · services2.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Government hours for Labor Day (Aug 28, 2026)County · maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Macon-Bibb offices closed Friday ahead of 4th of July (2026)County · maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday hours (2026)County · maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 Holiday hours 2025 (Christmas/New Year)County · maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 14 Thanksgiving hours 2025County · maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 15 Memorial Day government hours, trash schedule (2026)County · maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 16 Juneteenth government hours, trash schedule (2025)County · maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 17 Veterans Day government hours & trash schedule (2025)County · maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 18 Ryland takes over collection Jan 3, 2022County · maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 19 Yard & bulk week / transition FAQ (Jan 2022)County · maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 20 KMBB hosts Bring One for the Chipper (Jan 2024)County · maconbibb.us · checked October 30, 2026
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