Augusta trash & bulky-item rules
Augusta provides weekly bulk-waste collection for eligible customers, with a maximum total set-out of 10 cubic yards per week.
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Guidance checked against the official/local sources below. Recheck the cited source before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Augusta provides weekly bulk-waste collection for eligible customers, with a maximum total set-out of 10 cubic yards per week.
Who qualifies matters. Eligible Augusta residential customers; material exclusions apply.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Loose bulk material must be bagged, boxed or containerized. Items must be manageable by human power, and bulk waste must not be mixed with garbage, yard waste or tires.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Augusta's landfill and environmental education programs provide additional disposal information for material that cannot go in the weekly bulky collection.
Where to take large items in Augusta
Landfill/self-haul option for qualifying loads; bulky curbside service is also available.
Before set-out
Place compliant bulk waste at the curb by 6 a.m. on the service day. Keep the total set-out within 10 cubic yards and separate it from garbage, yard waste and tires.
- Confirm the service address and the agency or hauler responsible for it.
- Check whether the bulky route requires an appointment, assigned week, sticker, fee or volume limit.
Official sources
These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Augusta guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Augusta — Bulk Waste CollectionOfficial/local source for this guide · augustaga.gov