Sandy Springs, GA trash pickup schedule
Sandy Springs trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
Population 105,013 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | Residents choose a licensed private hauler No city collection: residents and businesses contract directly with private haulers. City list of approved residential haulers: Arrow Waste, Custom Disposal Services (HOAs only), Diamond Disposal (HOAs only), Lambert Disposal, SeeGreen Services, Waste Management. Haulers pay the city a 5% Infrastructure Maintenance Fee; the city sets no service fees.1 |
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| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Set out | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Your pickup day | Ask the city: sandyspringsga.gov1 |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: not-offered (no city service; arrange with your hauler or a city-listed bulk removal company) (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Sandy Springs holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | varies by hauler: the city does not provide trash collection; residents follow their own hauler's holiday schedule1 |
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No dated list of holidays is published for Sandy Springs; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Sandy Springs
| How it works | not-offered (no city service; arrange with your hauler or a city-listed bulk removal company)1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Limits | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
Recycling in Sandy Springs
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Type | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Glass | varies by hauler for curbside; food-grade glass jars and bottles accepted at the Keep North Fulton Beautiful recycling center, 470 Morgan Falls Road1 |
| Plastics | #1 and #2 bottles and containers (recycling center)1 |
Accepted
- At the recycling center: plastic bottles and containers #1 and #21
- At the recycling center: aluminum, tin and steel cans1
- At the recycling center: office paper, magazines, newspapers, cardboard and chipboard1
- At the recycling center: cell phones, computers and accessories, printer cartridges (fees may apply)1
Programs
- Aluminum can recycling bin at Fire Station #51, 1425 Spalding Drive (Georgia Burn Foundation)1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Keep North Fulton Beautiful recycling center (city partner)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | Keep North Fulton Beautiful (nonprofit, city partner) |
| Address | 470 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 · Map1 |
| Hours | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.1 |
| Fees | Some e-waste fees (e.g. monitors) may apply1 |
Keep North Fulton Beautiful collection events (no permanent HHW site)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | Keep North Fulton Beautiful |
| Address | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Phone | City of Sandy Springs 770-730-5600 (24 hours); service questions go to your own hauler1 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | sandyspringsga.gov1 |
Nearby cities
- Athens, GA57 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- Macon, GA87 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Chattanooga, TN93 miles · The city collects
- Columbus, GA102 miles · The city collects
- Augusta, GA138 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Birmingham, AL142 miles · The city collects
All Georgia cities: Georgia trash pickup schedules.
Sandy Springs trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Sandy Springs?
Sandy Springs does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s ask the city (sandyspringsga.gov).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Sandy Springs?
not-offered (no city service; arrange with your hauler or a city-listed bulk removal company).
Does Sandy Springs recycle glass?
Glass: varies by hauler for curbside; food-grade glass jars and bottles accepted at the Keep North Fulton Beautiful recycling center, 470 Morgan Falls Road.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Sandy Springs?
call City of Sandy Springs 770-730-5600 (24 hours); service questions go to your own hauler.
Sources
- 1 Garbage & RecyclingCity · sandyspringsga.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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