Sanitation Services

The Sanitation Services Division provides the following services:

NOTE: Please Download "Trash Talk" APP to your smart phone to get updated information on your scheduled pickup days, holidays and other un-foreseen changes that may occur.

• Residential garbage collection once a week 
• Residential curbside recycling collection weekly
• Residential curbside yard waste (brush) collection weekly

PLEASE NOTE UPCOMING CHANGES TO SANITATION SERVICES:

For a fun video, click: EVERYONE GETS A CAN!!!

• February 27, 2023  - New Roll cart deliveries will begin
• April 17, 2023 - Once-a-week garbage collection services will start
• Check here for More information:
  • Changes to Collection Methods and Scheduling Letter 
  • Roll-Cart Placement instructions
    • To see a fun, educational video on proper Roll-Cart Placement click Here  

Requests

• Request Pickup of Special Items
• Residential Medical Exception Form
• Request a recycling bin by calling 770-794-5595.

Solid Waste Management Plan

Marietta is committed to reducing waste and conducts an assessment of solid waste practices and activities in the City to develop a Solid Waste Management Plan (PDF).

Commercial Collection & Transportation

Pursuant to City of Marietta Code 5-2001, any company or individual engaged in the

collection, transfer, transportation or disposal of refuse or recyclable materials shall

annually apply for an operating permit from the Public Works Department by October 1

of each year.

Learn more and apply using our Solid Waste Permit Application (PDF).