Augusta Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Augusta recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Augusta?
Can you recycle cardboard in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Augusta?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
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.