Garbage & Recycling

The City of Sandy Springs does not provide trash collection services. Residents and businesses contract directly with private waste collection providers for garbage and recycling services. Waste haulers are charged an annual Infrastructure Maintenance Fee equal to five percent of their gross receipts. The City does not charge administrative or service fees.

An aluminum can recycling bin is available at Sandy Springs Fire Station #51, located at 1425 Spalding Drive. The bin is owned by the Georgia Burn Foundation, and proceeds support the foundation's programs.

To apply as a Solid Waste Self-Hauler or Contractor, submit a completed application to the City of Sandy Springs Revenue Department, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, or call 770-730-5600. The Solid Waste Self-Hauler/Contractor Application (PDF) is available online.

Solid Waste Presentation – September 20, 2022 City Council Meeting (PDF)

Approved Waste Haulers

Residential

Commercial

Specialty Services

Arrow Waste (Residential and Commercial Dumpster Rental)
College Hunks Hauling Junk (Residential and Commercial Bulk Waste Removal)
M & M Waste, Inc. (Commercial Dumpster Rental)
SA Recycling (Commercial Recycling)
Waste Eliminator (Residential and Commercial Dumpster Rental)

Recycling Facilities

The City partners with Keep North Fulton Beautiful to provide Sandy Springs residents with recycling services, including electronics recycling, glass recycling, traditional recycling, and other specialty recycling programs.

470 Morgan Falls Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Operating Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

All items must be empty and clean before drop-off.

Traditional Recycling Items Accepted

Plastic bottles and containers #1 and #2
Aluminum, tin, and steel cans
Office and classroom paper products
Magazines
Newspapers
Cardboard and chipboard (excluding milk and juice containers coated with plastic)

Glass Recycling Accepted

Note: Remove all food and beverage residue before drop-off. Glassware in usable condition may be donated to a charitable organization.

Food-grade glass jars and bottles
Sheet glass and auto glass are not accepted
Ceramics, mirrors, vases, and drinkware are not accepted

Electronic Waste Accepted

Cell phones
Computers and accessories (monitor recycling fees may apply)
Inkjet and laser printer cartridges
Additional items may be accepted; fees may apply. Visit the Keep North Fulton Beautiful website for details.

Hazardous Household Waste

Hazardous household waste (HHW) includes products containing chemicals that are flammable, reactive, corrosive, or toxic. These materials can be harmful to people and the environment if not disposed of properly. HHW may be in liquid, solid, or gas form.

Disposal Guidance

20-pound propane tanks: Drop off at Lowe's, Home Depot, or other propane retailers. Use as much of the contents as possible before disposal. Do not place propane tanks in household trash.
Dry chemical fire extinguishers: Fire extinguisher companies may accept old extinguishers. Extinguishers may only be discarded if the gauge indicates no pressure remains. Empty extinguishers outdoors and stay upwind during discharge.
Gasoline: Small amounts may be diluted in an almost-full vehicle fuel tank. Never pour gasoline into a storm drain or sanitary sewer.
Motor oil: Many auto parts stores, including Advance Auto Parts, NAPA Auto Parts, and AutoZone, accept used motor oil.
Latex paint: Dry paint by mixing equal parts paint and kitty litter or absorbent material before disposal in household trash.
Compact fluorescent bulbs: Home Depot accepts compact fluorescent bulbs. Bulbs may also be accepted during Keep North Fulton Beautiful recycling events.
Other hazardous household waste: Pesticides, solvent-based paints, cleaning chemicals, and similar materials should be stored safely in their original containers and disposed of through Keep North Fulton Beautiful collection events.