Solid Waste & Recycling
The Big Roll Out FAQ
Mayor Greg Whitlock sat down with Brad Martin from Republic Services to discuss the change from bags to carts for trash collection. Check out the video below to get all of your trash-related questions answered as we prepare for The Big Rollout on May 1, 2024.
Missed trash service? Sign up for phone messages about disruptions or other information. Contact Republic Services by email at cityofduluth@republicservices.com or by calling 678.963.2873.
If no resolution is reached from Republic Services, contact Duluth City Hall at 770.476.3434.
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Republic Services has been contracted by the City as your trash provider. www.republicservices.com/site/Atlanta-ga/
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Collection pick-up
Collection pick-up day through April 28, 2024.
New Collection Pick-Up Day Starting April 29. 2024
It is the responsibility of each resident to place such garbage or refuse at the curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. on that day. Residential pick up may be done as early as 7:30am and as late as 7:30pm. Residential trash collection will not occur on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Do not place trash on curbs before 3:00pm on the day before pick up.
Republic Services prefers that you do not use cans, containers, or other units to hold bags. However, if you insist, use only Republic Services bags placed inside the container. Leave the lid off so the bags may be clearly seen. Do not tie the bag to the container. If you do use a special container, the City of Duluth cannot guarantee that your garbage will be picked up since this is not part of the City contract.
Curbside SPECIAL PICKUP
Republic Services offers Yard Waste pickup. They will only pick up ten bags per visit. Republic Services will pick up large bulky items such as mattresses, sofas, furniture, appliances. Contact them 24 hours ahead of time at 678.963.2873 for current pricing and to schedule a pick up time. Residents are required to attach a purple Duluth trash bag to the item. Residents are allowed no more than two large items a week. Republic Services does not accept auto parts, tires, or any rebuilding or remodeling material.
Bags
Only refuse placed in the specially marked bags (Republic Services) sold by the City of Duluth as provided by Republic Services, the contractor for the City, will be picked up by the contractor.
Pricing
15 Gallon bag set has 20 bags and cost $22.85 + tax
32 Gallon bag set has 20 bags and cost $34.47 + tax
42 Gallon Bag set has 12 bags and cost $27.20 + tax **
**(This size only at City Hall and Publix on Buford Hwy & PIB Duluth)
You may purchase the specially marked bags at any of the following locations:
- Duluth City Hall – Business Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Kroger @ 3455 Peachtree Industrial - Peachtree Hill Shopping Center
- Kroger @ 6555 Sugarloaf Parkway - Sugarloaf Parkway Shopping Center
- Publix @ 1030 Old Peachtree Road NW - Shops at Huntcrest
- Publix @ 1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd - McGinnis Crossing
- Publix @ 5805 State Bridge Road - Medlock Crossing
- Publix @ 2750 Buford Highway - Duluth Station
- Publix @ 3870 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard - Tree Summit Shopping Center
Landfill Information
If you have items that are not accepted at The Public Works dumpster site or are not accepted for pick up at your curb, you may use the Richland Creek Landfill. The telephone number for the Landfill is 770.271.3575.
Deceased Animal Removal 770.513.5700