City Of Atlanta Announces Temporary Change In Recycling, Yard Trimming Collection Schedule

Atlanta GA

11 February, 2021

7:38 PM

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From the City of Atlanta: February 11, 2021 The City of Atlanta announced beginning Monday, February 15, 2021, the Department of Public Works (DPW) Office of Solid Waste Services will temporarily alternate weeks for the collection of recycling and yard trimmings materials. These collections will be amended for a minimum of 90 days. COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted DPW frontline workers. For their health and safety, the City must temporarily implement these service changes. Effective Monday, February 15: Recycling materials collected on alternate weeks Effective Monday, February 22: Yard trimming materials collected on alternate weeks There are NO CHANGES to the Department's other curbside collection programs, including solid waste (garbage) and back yard collections. Residents should follow their normal schedule and place their materials curbside after 7 p.m. the night before their scheduled collection day. To set reminders and learn more about their revised collection schedule, residents may visit www.atlantaga.gov/solidwaste, or dial 404-546-0311. Follow @ATLPublicWorks on Twitter and Instagram; Atlanta Public Works on Facebook. This press release was produced by the City of Atlanta. The views expressed are the author's own.