ATLANTA — Heads up, Atlanta residents: don't drag your trash to the curb this Memorial Day. The city's Department of Public Works dropped the news that garbage trucks will be taking a day off on May 27, in line with the national holiday venerations. No pickups for garbage, recycling, yard trimmings or those bulky items you've been meaning to get rid of — at least not on Monday.
The city is telling folks whose waste is usually whisked away on Fridays to sit tight until Saturday, June 1. That's the day their refuse will finally hit the road. This shift in schedule might put a wrinkle in plans for those prepping for picnics and family gatherings, expecting to have their waste handled post-festivity.
For those scratching their heads over when to haul their bins to the boulevard, there's a solution. Atlanta offers a nifty app for solid waste services, plus information is up for grabs at the city's solid waste webpage. When in doubt, dialing 3-1-1 should connect locals within the Atlanta city limits to somebody who can fill them in on the shift in garbage collection schedules.
According to an announcement made by the city, any lingering queries or unusual waste management quandaries can be sorted with a call to 404-546-0311. The holiday might be a break from work for many, but it appears the city is keeping lines of communication open for any refuse-related rumbles.
Remember, the change-up in trash tactics is just a temporary hiccup. Regularly scheduled collections will resume after the Saturday service. It's just one of those small inconveniences the city navigates around national holidays. Check out the full details, and find your delayed collection schedule by visiting www.atlantaga.gov/solidwaste.
