Heads up, Atlanta residents: Your trash won't be hauled away on Christmas. The City of Atlanta has rolled out changes to its solid waste collection schedule for the holidays, meaning that garbage, recycling, yard trimmings, or bulk items won't get picked up on Monday, December 25. Post-holiday, all services are set to delay by one day throughout the week, according to the news release.
This means if you normally hear the garbage trucks rumbling by on Fridays, prepare to drag your bins to the curb on Saturday, December 30, instead. You'll want to get those carts out by 7 a.m. to ensure they don't get passed over. And don't forget to mark your calendars, because the same shift in routine will ring in the new year during the week of January 1, 2024, before everything snaps back to its regular schedule on Monday, January 8.
Not exactly music to your ears during the festive season? The City of Atlanta has prepped some resources to help out. Those looking for additional assistance can reach out directly by dialing 3-1-1 if they're within Atlanta City limits or 404-546-0311 for those on the outskirts. And there's always the option to quickly check up on your collection schedule by downloading the Atlanta Solid Waste Services mobile app or by visiting their website.
For more specifics on the altered holiday solid waste schedule, the source of this information can be accessed with a click here. Atlanta residents can get ahead of the curve by preparing early and adjusting their waste disposal plans to accommodate the temporary changes – ensuring that the only thing they'll need to worry about is whether to have another helping of eggnog or not.
