Atlanta Leaf Pickup Rules: Paper Bags Only, 35 Pounds a Bag, and a Bulk Pickup for 21 or More
Atlanta News First laid out the City of Atlanta's fall yard-waste rules from the Office of Solid Waste Services: paper bags only, 35 pounds per bag, up to 20 bags per collection, and a bulk pickup booked through ATL311 at least one business day ahead for 21 or more. Raking leaves into streets or storm drains violates city code, and landscapers must haul away what they rake.
Why It Matters for Atlanta Professionals
Leaf season means missed pickups and possible fines for homeowners and property managers who use plastic bags or overfill the curb, and landscaping businesses are responsible for hauling their own leaves.
Source
First reported by Atlanta News First, citing the City of Atlanta Office of Solid Waste Services: Atlanta News First
Cover: Photo: Jeffrey Paul / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
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