Roswell's Recycling Center provides recycling services for a wide variety of materials - from everyday items such as plastic, paper, metal and glass to larger items including appliances, tires, batteries, cell phones, printer cartridges, electronics, televisions, motor oil, paints*, and antifreeze.
These services are free for Roswell residents. Non-residents are currently not permitted to use the services.
*As of July 1, 2024, paint recycling is no longer free. $3.82 per container will be charged for containers up to 1 gallon and $19.10 per 5-gallon container.
Roswell contracts with Waste Pro for yard waste collection services. Residents receive once per week yard waste collection and the service is included with the residential garbage collection fee. For more information about this service, please contact Waste Pro directly at (470) 820-1900 or visit www.wasteprousa.com/roswell.
Roswell contracts with Waste Pro for curbside recycling services. Residents receive once per week recycling collection and the service is included with the residential garbage collection fee. For more information about this service, along with questions about what can and cannot be recycled curbside, please contact Waste Pro directly at (470) 820-1900 or visit www.wasteprousa.com/roswell.
Recyclables must be placed curbside the night before, or prior to 8 a.m. on the scheduled day of collection
Items Allowed in Curbside Recycling Container:
Paper
Newspaper
Cardboard Boxes (broken down)
Junk mail and other paper products
Paperback and phone books
Paper grocery bags
Magazines
Glass
Food containers
Beverage containers (Bottles and jars)
Plastic
All containers number 1 through 7 including bottles, jugs, tubs, cartons, trays (most items are marked on the bottom with the number)
Cans
Aluminum cans
Steel, bi-metal cans
Lids from jars
Items Not Allowed in Curbside Recycling Container:
Plastic bags or wraps
Styrofoam
No molded plastics like toys, buckets, etc.
Window glass, picture frame glass or mirrors
Ceramics
Light bulbs
Food contaminated paper or boxes (pizza boxes, etc.)
Metal
Please remember to empty and rinse all recyclables before placing them into the container
Curbside Recycling Collection
Waste Pro uses an Automated Side Loading (ASL) truck to collect curbside recycling. This system requires the use of 65-gallon containers and specific placement of your recycling container at the curb for collection.
Only contents of the container will be collected; residents will no longer be able to leave cardboard next to the container.
The recycling container must be placed at least 3 feet away from other objects (household garbage container, mailbox, etc.).
The container lid must be closed to be collected.
Curbside Recycling Collection Cart Placement
We need your help to serve you better and to improve collection efficiency!
Step 1:
Place all items inside the cart, close the lid completely and safely ROLL the cart to the edge of the curbside.
Step 2:
PLACE the cart at the edge of the curbside with the wheels and handle facing the house and the lid opening toward the street.
Step 3:
Make sure there is nothing in front of the cart and at least 3 feet of SPACE or clearance on all other sides.
For specific questions regarding small commercial business services contact Guy Peters, Customer Service Supervisor at (770) 594-6194 or gpeters@roswellgov.com.
For special questions regarding commercial businesses that require dumpster service, please contact Jerry Kimbarl, Commercial Supervisor at (770) 817-6730 or jkimbarl@roswellgov.com.
Please note, there are additional fees for dumpster replacement (dumpsters that reach their useful lifespan are exempt), inaccessible/blocked dumpster (return trip), and extra commercial collections. Fees listed here.
As of July 1, 2025, the Roswell Transfer Station accepts non-construction materials from both residents and non-residents. The Transfer Station also accepts construction and demolition materials from Roswell residents only. Fees may apply. Proof of residence within Roswell city limits is required to receive resident rates.
Items that are not collected as part of the regular curbside garbage/sanitation program can be scheduled through Roswell's Large Item Pickup Program. Collection occurs on your regular curbside garbage/sanitation collection day. The pickup window is between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. We ask that you have your item at the end of your driveway by 8 a.m. Additional fees apply.
To help ensure your items can be collected as scheduled:
All items must be placed at the end of your driveway by 8 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
Appliances must be completely emptied and ready for collection. City crews are unable to remove food, trash, or other contents before pickup.
Items that are not properly prepared or are otherwise inaccessible may not be collected. If a return trip is required, an additional trip fee will apply.
Please note that the collection of chemicals and construction/demolition debris is not permitted. This includes wood, brick, cement, concrete, ceramic tile, and liquid items (other than paint).
Residents must submit a Large Item Pickup Request online or contact the Financial Services Division at (770) 641-3759 to schedule the collection and submit payment.
To set up garbage/sanitation service, contact Roswell's Utility Billing Division at (770) 641-3759. If you change your service selection, it must remain in effect for a minimum of one year.
To find out when residential garbage collection will occur in relation to holidays, please visit the Roswell Holiday Sanitation webpage.
The City offers collection assistance options for residents who are unable to place carts at the curb or who prefer collection from their house or garage. For eligibility requirements, fees, restrictions, and application information, please review the Curbside Collection Assistance Policy and then submit a Curbside Exemption Application.
The City of Roswell will provide a 96-gallon household garbage container to all residents of the City of Roswell.
All household garbage must be placed into the City provided container.
Household garbage will not be collected from other containers.
The container lid must be closed to be collected.
Residents are responsible for contacting the Environmental/Public Works Solid Waste Division to request a container if they are a new resident or move into a home that does not have a container.
The containers are assigned to individual residences with a serial number and shall not be removed from the premises.
Residents are responsible for the care, proper use, safekeeping, loss and cleanliness of their containers.
If a resident requests to exchange their provided 96-gallon container for a different size, the new (exchanged) container will be required to be in place for a minimum of one (1) year from the date of receipt.
Existing premium service customers will receive two (2) containers. If a resident wants two (2) containers they are required to contact the City of Roswell Finance Department at (770) 641-3759 to change their service from "standard" to "premium". Additional fees will apply.
Residents can opt to receive two (2) 45-gallon containers, in lieu of the standard, single 96-gallon container, for a one-time fee. Please note, the 45-gallon containers are for customers with limitations who cannot accommodate the 96-gallon container and require the approval of the Environmental/Public Works Department Director, Deputy Director or Solid Waste Manager. There is no change in the standard monthly service fee.
The City reserves the right to charge residents the current container replacement fee for the cost of repair or replacement of containers if the repair or replacement is required as a result of abuse, misuse, damage, or fire.
If a resident requests a new, clean container when relocating to a home that currently has a container, the current container replacement fee will apply.
If a container is damaged by City staff it will be replaced at no cost to the resident.
Deliveries of containers for new residents and/or replacements will occur within 48 hours of the request.
All garbage must be bagged before placing into containers and all garbage must be placed into containers. Please do not leave bags of garbage on the ground.
Residents can request a large item pickup for additional bags of garbage for an additional fee. Residents must submit a Large Item Pickup Request online or contact the Financial Services Division at (770) 641-3759 to schedule the collection and submit payment.
