Fayetteville, GA Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Fayetteville, Georgia — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Fayetteville, GA runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Fayetteville services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | garbage weekly WEDNESDAY or THURSDAY by street; yard/bulk every other week TUESDAY by... | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Runs one day later |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later |
Which bin does it go in?
Search the material, follow the color: green chip recycles, red goes to trash.
| Material | Where it goes |
|---|---|
| Schedule | Recycle Recycling runs on an A-week/B-week alternating calendar (official collection calendar legend). |
| Placement | Recycle Carts: 3 ft clearance around cart, 10 ft from mailboxes/vehicles/posts; bag all garbage. |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Yard & bulk — Yard trimmings and bulk every other week on Tuesday BY APPOINTMENT - request by 3 p.m. Monday via bulkwaste@fayetteville-ga.gov or 770-460-4237. Max 3 bulk items on yard day.
- Yard rules — Yard waste in bags/bundles/cans <50 lb; limbs <6 in diameter, <5 ft long; no contractor-generated debris.
- Cart rules — No liquids (paint/oil), no construction debris, no carpet in carts. Set out by 6 a.m.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | GFL Environmental (city contract) |
Common questions
The things Fayetteville residents ask most.
What day is trash pickup in Fayetteville, GA?
Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on your street - the city's collection-schedule document maps streets to days. Carts out by 6 a.m.
How does bulk pickup work in Fayetteville?
Every other week on Tuesdays by appointment only - email bulkwaste@fayetteville-ga.gov or call 770-460-4237 by 3 p.m. Monday.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Schedule measured from official sources fetched 2026-09-18/19.
Population 20,000 · Sources: www.fayetteville-ga.gov · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.