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🏛️ CITY RULE & WAIT
City of Atlanta Office of Solid Waste Services — Scheduled Bulk Item Collection (ATL311) — Included for City of Atlanta residential solid waste ratepayers; requires scheduling an advance appointment through ATL311 (online at ATL311.com or by dialing 3-1-1 / 404-546-0311).
⚠️ FINE / REJECTION TRIGGER
Strictly rejects: construction, renovation, and demolition debris (drywall, lumber, tile, carpet tear-outs, roofing shingles), piles of loose bags or boxed household clutter, tires, car parts, and batteries, wet paint, chemicals, and household hazardous waste, tree trunks or contractor landscaping debris
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Junk Removal in Atlanta, GA: Curbside Bulk Pickup, Dump Fees & Hauling Options

City of Atlanta Department of Public Works provides scheduled curbside Bulk Item Collection via ATL311 (up to 4 bulky items per appointment), while Live Thrive CHaRM (1110 Hill St SE) handles mattresses, electronics, appliances, paint, and tires by appointment.

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City Bulk Trash & Curbside Pickup Rules in Atlanta, GA

City of Atlanta Office of Solid Waste Services — Scheduled Bulk Item Collection (ATL311) ^[1]

Included for City of Atlanta residential solid waste ratepayers; requires scheduling an advance appointment through ATL311 (online at ATL311.com or by dialing 3-1-1 / 404-546-0311).
Up to 4 large household items (sofas, tables, mattresses, chairs, or white-goods appliances) collected per scheduled bulk appointment.
Place bulky items neatly at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day—do not block sidewalks, bike lanes, storm drains, or fire hydrants.
Refrigerators and freezers must be emptied with doors removed for child safety before curbside placement.

Not accepted: construction, renovation, and demolition debris (drywall, lumber, tile, carpet tear-outs, roofing shingles), piles of loose bags or boxed household clutter, tires, car parts, and batteries, wet paint, chemicals, and household hazardous waste, tree trunks or contractor landscaping debris

How to schedule: Submit a Bulk Collection request online at ATL311.com or call ATL311 at 404-546-0311 (or 3-1-1 inside city limits).

Landfill, Convenience Center & Transfer Station Drop-Off in Atlanta

CHaRM — Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (Live Thrive Atlanta)

Address: 1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 (Phone: 404-600-6386)
Hours: Tue & Thu 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Advance online appointment required)
Fees: Free entry for regional residents by appointment; item processing fees apply for mattresses ($20 each), tires, TVs/CRT monitors, and latex/oil paint over threshold.
Atlanta’s primary eco-recycling hub for appliances, electronics, mattresses, household chemicals, paint, styrofoam, glass, and scrap metal.

Source ^[2]

DeKalb County Seminole Road Landfill & Fulton County Chadwick Road Landfill

Address: Seminole Rd Landfill: 4203 Clevemont Rd, Ellenwood, GA 30294 | Chadwick Rd Landfill: 1410 Chadwick Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Sat 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fees: Commercial & self-haul tipping fees ~$45–$62/ton at scale (minimum vehicle scale fee applies; proof of county residency required for residential rates at Seminole Road).
Primary regional disposal sites for heavy construction and demolition (C&D) loads, estate cleanouts, and roll-off containers.

Source ^[3]

Furniture & Bulky Item Donation Drop-Offs in Atlanta

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore (271 Chester Ave SE) and Goodwill of North Georgia accept usable furniture, appliances, and building materials. ^[2]

2026 Cost Comparison & Instant Quote Table

Disposal / Hauling Option	Published 2026 Price	Action / Official Source
City of Atlanta scheduled curbside Bulk Item Collection via ATL311 (up to 4 items)	Free (included with city solid waste account)	🏛️ Verify City Rule [1]
CHaRM (1110 Hill St SE) mattress recycling drop-off (by appointment)	$20 per mattress / box spring	🏛️ Verify City Rule [2]
Regional landfill tipping rate (Fulton / DeKalb C&D & MSW)	~$45–$62 per ton	🏛️ Verify City Rule [3]
LoadUp in-home bulky furniture, mattress & appliance removal in Atlanta, GA 2-Person Insured Crew	from $70–$85	Check Upfront Price → [4]

Municipal fees and rules as published by official city/county sources on the verification date; commercial quotes include upfront online pricing via LoadUp and Bark US (affiliate disclosure).

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Item Removal Guides & State Pillar Directory

6-State Regional Municipal Bulk Pickup, Landfill Tipping Fee & Roll-Off Dumpster Hubs (TX, NC, FL, GA, CO, AZ)

Explore verified municipal solid-waste ordinances, county landfill per-ton tipping fees, right-of-way street permit authorities, and city-specific item guides across our 6 covered states:

TX REGIONAL HUB · 3 METROS

Texas (Dallas County, Travis County & Harris County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $38–$68/ton commercial scale rate (Free resident drop-off at McCommas Bluff & 6 Houston Depositories)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $385–$555 (7–10 day flat rate)

NC REGIONAL HUB · 6 METROS

North Carolina (Mecklenburg County, Wake County, Durham County & Orange County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $37/ton (Wake County South Wake Landfill) to $60/ton (Mecklenburg Foxhole) & $65/ton (Durham Transfer Station)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $380–$545 (7–10 day flat rate)

FL REGIONAL HUB · 2 METROS

Florida (Hillsborough County & Orange County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $38.70/ton C&D & $43.60/ton MSW (Orange County Landfill) to $55–$75/ton (Tampa McKay Bay Scale House)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $380–$545 (7–10 day flat rate)

GA REGIONAL HUB · 1 METRO

Georgia (Fulton County & DeKalb County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $45–$62/ton at DeKalb Seminole Rd & Fulton Chadwick Rd Landfills ($20/mattress at Live Thrive CHaRM)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $390–$550 (7–10 day flat rate)

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CO REGIONAL HUB · 1 METRO

Colorado (City and County of Denver & Arapahoe County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $55–$85/ton at Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS Landfill; Cherry Creek Drop-Off free for recycling/compost)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $405–$565 (7–10 day flat rate)

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AZ REGIONAL HUB · 1 METRO

Arizona (Maricopa County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $55.00/ton ($40 min) at Phoenix 27th Ave & North Gateway Transfer Stations (1 ton/month free for Phoenix utility customers)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $385–$540 private (or $165/pull + $55/ton via City myPHX311)

Phoenix, AZ Bulk Pickup · Phoenix Dumpster Guide · Hot Tub Removal in Phoenix, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Atlanta, GA?

City of Atlanta solid waste customers must schedule bulk item collection in advance through ATL311 online at ATL311.com or by calling 404-546-0311 (3-1-1). Up to 4 bulky household items (furniture, mattresses, or appliances) may be set out by 7:00 a.m. on your assigned pickup date.

Where can I recycle a mattress, TV, or old paint in Atlanta?

Book an appointment at CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) at 1110 Hill St SE in Atlanta. CHaRM accepts mattresses ($20 fee), electronics, appliances, paint, household chemicals, and tires.

Does ATL311 bulk pickup take construction or remodeling debris?

No. The City of Atlanta Office of Solid Waste Services does not collect drywall, tile, lumber, cabinets, shingles, or contractor remodeling debris at the curb. Rent a 10- to 20-yard roll-off dumpster or book an insured junk removal crew.

Do I need a permit to put a dumpster on the street in Atlanta?

Yes. While private driveway placement requires no city permit, placing a roll-off container on a public street, curb lane, or sidewalk requires a Right-of-Way / Dumpster & Container Permit from the City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT).

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Sources

ATL311 & City of Atlanta Department of Public Works: Solid Waste & Bulk Collection (accessed 2026-10-24)
Live Thrive Atlanta: CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials — 1110 Hill St SE) (accessed 2026-10-24)
DeKalb County Sanitation Division: Seminole Road Landfill & Solid Waste Facilities (accessed 2026-10-24)
LoadUp: Upfront Junk Removal & Hauling Pricing in Atlanta, GA (accessed 2026-10-24)

Last checked 2026-10-24.