2025-2027 Solid Waste Service Rate

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Department of Public Works Rate Adjustments

The City Utilities Committee of the Atlanta City Council held a public hearing on July 9, 2024, on adopted legislation, 24-O-1214, to amend the code to adjust the taxes, assessments, service fees, and charges for solid waste services.

 
Solid Waste Bill/Charge Disputes

The Department of Public Works requires that customers submit any billing dispute no less than seven (7) days prior to the due date of a disputed solid waste bill. This follows Code Section 130-85(b): "A customer shall submit a dispute on a form provided by the city no less than seven days prior to the due date of a disputed solid waste bill."

To dispute a solid waste bill, download and complete the DPW Solid Waste Dispute Form and submit it to DPWSolidWasteBilling@atlantaga.gov with the Subject Line: Solid Waste Bill Dispute.


Solid Waste Dispute Appeals

Residents have the right to appeal dispute decision to the Solid Waste Appeals Board. The appeal must be submitted within seven (7) business days of receiving your notice.  

You can appeal a Solid Waste dispute by completing the attached DPW Appeals Form. Download the Appeals Request Form, complete it, and submit it to DPWSolidWasteBilling@atlantaga.gov with the Subject Line: Solid Waste Appeals Board.

NEW SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE
TYPE APPLICABLE TO FREQUENCY FY2025 RATE FY2026 RATE FY2027 RATE
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL Residential* Section 130-84
Eligible to apply Senior Citizen Discount
Per Year 423.78 432.26 440.90
Residential Backyard Removal Service Fee Per Year 1,090.81 1,112.62 1,134.88
All Other Properties Per Year
Per Dumpster Collected
2x Per Week
9,403.18 9,591.25 9,783.07
All Other Properties Per Year
Per Dumpster Collected
5x Per Week
23,507.97 23,978.12 24,457.69
RECYCLING Residential Recycling Per Year
124.39 126.87 129.41
Residential Backyard Recycling Per Year 320.02 326.42 332.95
BULK WASTE Per Address For One Truck Capacity Load Fee Accessed After 12 Calls Per Year 336.38 343.10 349.96

 
For questions about a DPW Solid Waste bill, contact:

  • Fulton County Tax Commissioner’s Office
    (404) 613-6100
    141 Pryor St. Atlanta, GA 30303
  • DeKalb County Tax Commissioner's Office
    (404) 371-2886
    3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why is there an additional $200.00 solid waste fee assessed on my account?
What discounts are available for senior citizens?
Can I provide my own service?
Who can I contact regarding my Solid Waste bill?
How do I dispute my Solid Waste bill?
How do I appeal a Solid Waste decision?