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City of Atlanta Announces Modified Solid Waste Schedule for Independence Day

All solid waste services will be delayed by one day on Friday

ATLANTA—In observance of Independence Day, the City of Atlanta’s Department of Public Works Office of Solid Waste Services will not collect garbage, recycling, yard trimmings, or bulk items on Friday, July 4, 2025. As a result, all collection services will be delayed by one day on Friday. 

Residents whose regular collection day is Friday should place their carts at the curbside by 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, for service.

Regular solid waste collection will resume on Monday, July 7. 

For additional assistance, residents can contact the City of Atlanta by dialing 3-1-1 (for calls within Atlanta city limits) or 404-546-0311. They can also download the Atlanta Solid Waste Services mobile app or visit www.atlantaga.gov/solidwaste to find their collection schedule. 

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