• Five private companies collect in assigned territories
• Uniform contract with Gwinnett County government
• Hauler provides a 95-gallon trash cart/residence
• 65-gallon cart option available (no extra charge)

Haulers will take bulky items at no extra charge if you call your hauler to schedule the pickup.

• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Appliances

Large families, or those who choose not to recycle, may generate more trash each week than will fit in the cart. Haulers are not required to collect extra trash beyond the 95-gallon limit. But by calling your hauler, you can get a second 95-gallon cart to handle the excess for an additional fee.

To help reduce the volume of solid waste going into landfills, the new service encourages everyone to recycle 35 different materials which can all be mixed together for collection.

• You can use your own container for recyclables as long as the container is clearly marked "Recyclables"
• Break down large cardboard boxes for recycling
• Haulers won't collect recyclables placed in plastic bags since plastic bags cannot be recycled at the curb (Many grocery stores and large retailers accept plastic bags for recycling)
• Other items that can't be recycled curbside:

  - Styrofoam
  - Electronics
  - Ceramics or dishes
  - Food waste
  - Motor oil containers
  - Plastics containing hazardous/toxic materials such as pesticides, solvents, and anti-freeze 
  - Light bulbs, window glass, or mirrors
  - Yard waste

• Click here to find out your assigned hauler's name and contact information

How do I contact my solid waste hauler?

What are the benefits of the new plan?

• Efficient and cost-effective solid waste service
• Cleaner neighborhoods: less illegal dumping and reduced truck traffic and wear and tear on our streets
• Environmental sustainability: greatly increased recycling opportunities and reduced air and noise pollution
• Additionally, the State of Georgia requires all its counties to update solid waste disposal plans every 10 years and to work toward reducing the solid waste deposited in landfills; this plan will accomplish that goal

What does the new base service include?

• Weekly trash pickup of the following items is included in the base service

  - Household waste
  - Bulky items – old furniture, mattresses, etc. (contact your hauler to schedule pickup)
  - White goods – stoves, refrigerators, etc. (contact your hauler to schedule pickup)
  - 35 different kinds of recyclable items

What about yard waste?

• Yard waste collection is elective
• Subscribe directly through your hauler
• $60 for six months of service (January – June, July – December)

How much does the new base service cost?

• $17.86 per month for base service; charges for July 2010 through December 2011 will be billed with the property tax statement (total of $321.48)

Questions about the new garbage and recycling program?

• Contact the Gwinnett County Solid Waste and Recycling Division Call Center at 770.822.7141 weekdays between 7:30am and 5:30pm. You may also e-mail your questions to gcsolidwaste@gwinnettcounty.com.

Questions about your pickup service?

• Contact your assigned hauler

• Gwinnett County Solid Waste District Map (starting July 1, 2010)

If your business requires commercial solid waste service, you may choose a solid waste provider from the list below. Also listed are the areas of unincorporated Gwinnett County in which these haulers are approved to provide service.Please click here to determine your service area.