๐ The Gist: In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, DeKalb Countyโs residential garbage, recyclable materials, and yard trimmings collection will run one day late.
๐ Why It Matters: Residents should be aware of the revised sanitation collection schedule to ensure their waste is collected and to avoid any confusion or missed pickups.
๐๏ธ Revised Collection Schedule:
- Monday, May 27 โ Memorial Day observed. No sanitation service.
- Tuesday, May 28 โ Mondayโs collection will be serviced.
- Wednesday, May 29 โ Tuesdayโs collection will be serviced.
- Thursday, May 30 โ Wednesdayโs collection will be serviced.
- Friday, May 31 โ Thursdayโs collection will be serviced.
๐ญ Facility Hours:
- The North Transfer Station will be open from 7 a.m. โ 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27.
- The Customer Care call center, Central Transfer Station, and Seminole Road Landfill will be closed on Monday, May 27, reopening on Tuesday, May 28, during normal operating hours.
๐ More Information: For more details, contact the Sanitation Divisionโs Customer Care team at 404-294-2900 or [email protected], visit www.dekalbsanitation.com, or follow @DKalbSanitation on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.