Augusta Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place carts at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day with handle facing toward your property and three feet of clearance. Carts should be removed from the curb the evening of your collection day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place carts at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day with handle facing toward your property and three feet of clearance. Carts should be removed from the curb the evening of your collection day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Augusta residential customers receive weekly curbside bulk waste collection services on the same day as regular trash collection. Bulk waste includes household items too large to fit in regular carts, such as furniture, mattresses, and white goods (appliances). Fees are included in annual solid waste collection assessments. Scrap tires and construction debris are excluded from curbside collection. | Up to 5 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Yard waste is collected weekly on the same day as household garbage and bulk waste. Neatly place lawn clippings, leaves, and cut tree limbs at the curb away from storm drains and utility meters. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued black 65 or 95 gallon wheeled garbage container
- Weekly collection of household garbage on unified route day
- Set cart at curb by 6:00 a.m. on scheduled collection day
- Provide 3 feet of clearance around each cart for automated mechanical arm
- Set cart with handle facing toward your home and wheels away from street
- Remove carts from curb on the evening of collection day
Augusta recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and mixed paper (clean and dry)
- Newspapers, magazines, and catalogs
- Plastic bottles and containers labeled #1 and #2
- Aluminum cans and clean tin or steel food cans
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film wraps (never bag recyclables)
- Styrofoam cups and packaging peanuts
- Glass containers (not accepted in curbside recycling)
- Hazardous chemicals, paint, and automotive fluids
- Batteries and electronic items
Augusta bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Augusta residential customers receive weekly curbside bulk waste collection services on the same day as regular trash collection. Bulk waste includes household items too large to fit in regular carts, such as furniture, mattresses, and white goods (appliances). Fees are included in annual solid waste collection assessments. Scrap tires and construction debris are excluded from curbside collection. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 706-592-3200 |
Augusta holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Augusta, GA
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
Augusta-Richmond County Environmental Services Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 706-592-3200
4330 Deans Bridge RdBlythe, GA 30805
These collection rules cover Zone Augusta-Richmond County Curbside Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Augusta, GA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place carts at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day with handle facing toward your property and three feet of clearance. Carts should be removed from the curb the evening of your collection day.. These rules apply to Zone Augusta-Richmond County Curbside Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Augusta?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Augusta-Richmond County Curbside Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Augusta?
Augusta residential customers receive weekly curbside bulk waste collection services on the same day as regular trash collection. Bulk waste includes household items too large to fit in regular carts, such as furniture, mattresses, and white goods (appliances). Fees are included in annual solid waste collection assessments. Scrap tires and construction debris are excluded from curbside collection. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 706-592-3200 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Augusta-Richmond County Curbside Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Augusta?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and mixed paper (clean and dry), Newspapers, magazines, and catalogs, Plastic bottles and containers labeled #1 and #2, Aluminum cans and clean tin or steel food cans. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film wraps (never bag recyclables), Styrofoam cups and packaging peanuts, Glass containers (not accepted in curbside recycling), Hazardous chemicals, paint, and automotive fluids, Batteries and electronic items. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Augusta-Richmond County Curbside Routes.