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Office of Solid Waste Services
Vision
Maintain clean, safe, and thriving neighborhoods with a world-class sanitation workforce that provides exceptional services to Atlanta residents.
Mission
We will make Atlanta a vibrant place to live, work, and visit through an integrated system of waste collection, innovative technology, responsive customer service and education to provide a healthy and safe community for generations to come.
As COVID-19 (Coronavirus) developments continue, the Department of Public Works is committed to remaining agile. The safety of our customers, volunteers, and staff is our primary concern. Knowing this, we have decided to suspend community events and activities. Departmental updates regarding essential operations and non-essential activities can be found below.
Department of Public Works Updates Due to COVID-19
CART CONTENTS ONLY
* Special Note: During this time, the Department of Public Works is asking that customers schedule a bulk collection for items that do not fit inside of the provided green trash cart.
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Solid Waste Rate Adjustments
Solid Waste Rates Adjustments FAQs
Residential Solid Waste Service Enhancements
Letter to Commercial Property Owners
Find Your Commercial Tier
On Thursday, September 28, 2017, the City of Atlanta hosted an industry forum to introduce its planned procurement approach for Solid Waste Management Services.
Solid Waste Management Industry Forum
Solid Waste Industry Forum Attendee List
Questions about your Solid Waste bill?
Please contact the Fulton County Tax Commissioner's Office at (404) 613-6100.
For questions about Solid Waste services, please contact ATL311 by dialing 3-1-1 or
(404) 546-0311 (Outside Metro Atlanta).
For questions regarding collections, please contact the Customer Service Call Center, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm, by dialing 311(Metro Atlanta area only) or 404.546.0311.
Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission
Keep America Beautiful Affiliate serving the City of Atlanta.
Adopt a Spot/Street
Adopt a public space for litter prevention and beautification
Cartlanta Recycling Program
The City of Atlanta encourages you to reduce, recycle and reuse!
Clean It Up Atlanta Amnesty Day
A concentrated effort to host a citywide amnesty clean-up day
Neighborhood Clean-Up Guidelines/Dumpster Request
The Department of Public Works would be happy to assist with your neighborhood clean-up project.
Contact Information
City of Atlanta
Department of Public Works
55 Trinity Avenue, SW
Suite 4700
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Tel: 404.330.6240
Fax: 404.658.7552
Customer Service
Tel: 311 (Metro Atlanta area only) or 404.546.0311
Website: www.atl311.com
Office of the Commissioner
Tel: 404.330.6240
James A. Jackson, Jr.
Commissioner
Email: jamesjackson@atlantaga.gov
Office of Solid Waste Services
Tel: 404.330.6236
Gayla Dodson
Program Management Officer
Email: gdodson@atlantaga.gov