Trash Collection

Overview

The City of Lawrenceville provides 95-gallon roll-out style trash carts to its sanitation customers residing within the city limits for curbside collection of solid household waste. To determine your collection day or to request additional information, please visit My City Services or call Customer Service at Phone: 678-407-6675.

On Your Trash Collection Day

All carts must be brought to the end of the driveway, at the curb or edge of the street for collection, unless previously approved by the Sanitation Department. 

• All trash must be bagged and placed inside the 95-gallon City-provided cart with the lid in the closed position. 
• Garbage not inside the cart with the lid in the closed position will not be picked up. 
• Recycling is collected the same day as trash, once every two weeks.

Summer Collection Hours (May-October)

From the first Monday in May through the week of October 1, place carts at the curb by 6 AM on your designated collection day or after 5 PM the day before for the seasonal sanitation schedule.

Regular Collection Hours (October-May)

From the first Monday in October through the week of May 1, place carts at the curb by 7 AM on your designated collection day or after 5 PM the day before. 

Extra Trash Cart

Residents with additional trash needs can request an extra 95-gallon trash cart from Customer Service for $13 per month, and a one-time $20 delivery charge. A minimum service term of six months is required for this service. 

• Please complete the Extra Trash Cart Form or contact Customer Service to request an additional cart. 
• Phone: 678-407-6675 or email Customer Service.
• View the Extra Cart Policy (PDF).

Extra Trash Pick-Up

Households that occasionally generate trash exceeding the capacity of their City-issued, 95-gallon trash cart can schedule an extra trash pick-up for a $15 fee. This service is intended for occasional use. Households that regularly exceed the capacity of their City-issued cart should request an extra trash cart. 

• Contact Customer Service to schedule an extra pick-up. 
• Phone: 678-407-6675 or email Customer Service.
• View the Extra Trash Pick-Up Policy (PDF).

Trash Cart Collection Assistance

Residential Customers age 65 or over and customers who, through a disability, are unable to deliver their trash to the curbside may apply for a collection exemption.

• Complete the online Exemption Form.
• Exception applications can be obtained from Customer Service.

Requirements

Residential Customers who are granted an exemption from delivering their trash to the curbside shall comply with the following requirements:

• ALL trash must be placed in the City-provided cart, and the lid must be able to close.
• Cart placed within ten (10) feet of the rear of the home on the driveway side, and no further than one hundred (100) feet from the street curb.
• Cart must not be enclosed by a fence or within a carport.

FAQs 

Why does the City provide carts to Sanitation customers?
Cleanliness: Roll-out carts, such as these, with attached lids help keep odors in and vermin and animals out. The attached lid helps prevent spills while keeping our streets clean and aesthetically pleasing.
User-Friendly:  Rolling carts have wide handles, a large lifting ledge on the lid, a foot tilt area on the back of the cart body, and large wheels for easy tilting and maneuvering while moving the cart.
Efficiency & Safety:  The addition of new carts will allow more efficient collection by our Sanitation Crews and will increase their safety. 

What about recycling? Recycling services are provided by Lawrenceville Sanitation. Customers may obtain a recycling bin by calling Customer Service at Phone: 678-407-6675 or email Customer Service.

Where can I find details on your Trash Collection Policy? Please see our Collection Policy (PDF) for details.

Why must my trash cart be placed a certain distance from the mailbox?
The Sanitation Department uses a trash collection vehicle equipped with a hydraulic arm, operated by a crew member, to lift and empty the carts. Keeping the cart away from the mailbox helps the operator avoid obstructions and allows for quicker, more efficient service.

What about leaf collection, tree limbs, and grass clippings?  Your new 95-gallon trash carts are for household waste ONLY. Please see our Collection Policy (PDF) for details on disposal of leaves, limbs, and grass clippings.  Please visit our Large Item (Bulk) Pickup page for details on that paid and pre-scheduled service.

Can I get an extra trash cart?  Yes, but there is a fee for an additional cart. Extra cart fees: One-time $20 delivery charge per cart and $13 per cart per month for each additional cart added to the account after the initial cart. Please complete the Extra Trash Cart Form or contact Customer Service for details. Phone: 678-407-6675 or email Customer Service.

What items will the City not pick up? The City does not pick up tires, batteries, paint, human waste, or commercial and construction materials. The owner is responsible for the disposal of these items.

• To find disposal locations and more information, visit the Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful website.