Augusta Bulk Trash Pickup Rules (2026 Rules & Calendar)
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 5 items per collection. 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.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Augusta
Follow the listed bulk 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.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup. Read mattress bagging laws →
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Household appliances and white goods are collected weekly with regular bulk waste. Doors should be removed or secured prior to curbside placement.
Augusta Curbside Scavenging & Trash Picking Rules
Whether you want usable items salvaged before the compactor crushes them or you are looking for scrap metal, understand the local curbside legal boundaries in Augusta.
Public Curb vs. City Cart Ownership
Under federal precedent, property discarded in public rights-of-way is legally abandoned. However, many municipal ordinances classify materials placed inside official city-owned recycling carts as city property. Removing materials from inside containers can trigger municipal pilfering fines.
Mark Usable Items with a "FREE" Sign
If you want scrap metal collectors or neighbors to haul away working appliances, lawnmowers, or furniture before bulk pickup day, tape a clear "FREE" sign to the item and place it directly on the curb line away from your private driveway.
Augusta Area Landfills & Citizen Drop-Off Stations
When you have large renovation loads, dirt, concrete, or bulky waste exceeding curbside limits, self-haul directly to a verified transfer station or county landfill serving Richmond County.
📍 4330 Deans Bridge Rd, Blythe, GA 30805
Municipal solid waste landfill operated by Augusta Environmental Services, accepting residential household garbage, bulky furniture, construction debris, and yard trimmings.
📍 4330 Deans Bridge Rd, Blythe, GA 30805
County recycling facility hosting scrap tire amnesty events, electronic waste collection, and white goods metal recycling.
All open truck beds and trailers must be secured with a tarp. Unsecured loads face an immediate $20 to $50 state fee at the scale.
Most facilities have a minimum entry fee ($25 to $45) covering up to 1,000 lbs, with prorated per-ton rates for heavier commercial debris.
To receive discounted residential gate rates, bring a valid state driver license and a current local municipal water or utility bill.
If your project exceeds city bulk limits, review our dumpster rental vs. bulk pickup cost comparison or read our construction debris weight guide.
Local disposal alternatives in Richmond County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Augusta-Richmond County Solid Waste Facility (Landfill)
4330 Deans Bridge Rd, Blythe, GA 30805
Municipal solid waste landfill operated by Augusta Environmental Services, accepting residential household garbage, bulky furniture, construction debris, and yard trimmings.
Augusta Scrap Tire and Recycling Center
4330 Deans Bridge Rd, Blythe, GA 30805
County recycling facility hosting scrap tire amnesty events, electronic waste collection, and white goods metal recycling.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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 2026-10-10: 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.