Commercial Waste Service

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The City Of Douglasville has as exclusive franchise for the collection of all commercial and industrial waste within the City limits.

Pay Your Front End Container Bill Online

Pay Your Roll-off or Compactor Bill Online

The City ordinance reads: “No person, firm, or corporation except the duly authorized franchisee or duly authorized agents or employees of the City, shall engage in the business of collecting garbage or trash within the city or conveying or transporting garbage or trash on the streets, alley, and public thoroughfares of the City.”

Our policy is as follows:

The City provides both front-end service and temporary or permanent open-top service.
The City is responsible for the billing and receiving of payment for service.
Front-end services are billed by statement of account and open-top services are billed by invoice, both of which are mailed out around the first of each month.
Payment terms are net 30. Please submit remittance and put your customer number on your check. (Customer number is located under the mailing address on your statement.)
A 10% late penalty is applied for fees more than 30 days delinquent.
Only the property owner can acquire commercial sanitation services.
Deposits are required prior to setting containers.
Written descriptions on placement of containers are required.

To set up service or if you have questions about your service please call 770-920-3005 or email at sanitation@douglasvillega.gov.

Front-End Container

Set up Service

Container Cost Per Month - 9/1/2024 Rates

Size	1X	2X	3X	4X	5X	6X
4YD	$109.75	$199.87	$297.90	$394.69	$495.82	n/a
6YD	$148.92	$297.91	$444.86	$593.39	$740.81	n/a
8YD	$199.87	$395.88	$591.89	$791.78	$987.74	$1181.77

Additional Charges

Deposit: 2 months service amount
Pricing for extra pick up is based on service level, minimum $45.89
Lock Bar Kits: $104.90
Container reset: $98.35

Size and Dimensions of Containers

4Yd: 5’6” deep X 5’ high X 6’ wide
6Yd: 6’ deep X 5’ high X 6’ wide
8Yd: 6’ deep X 6’ 8” high X 6’ wide

Items Not Allowed In Front-End Containers

ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES
Televisions, refrigerators, computers, AC units, microwaves, washers/dryers-most general household appliances.

LIQUIDS, PAINT, STAINS, LACQUER
No liquids. Leftover latex paint that can't be reused/recycled can be solidified by pouring it into a box with kitty litter or shredded paper. After it dries, it can be tossed in the trash bin.

HAZARDOUS WASTE, FLAMMABLE ITEMS, POISON, ASBESTOS
Asbestos, aerosol cans, gasoline, pesticides, propane tanks, household cleaners, ink & resins, contaminated soil or absorbents, and medical waste.

TIRES
They are not allowed in containers because landfills do not accept them.

BATTERIES
Car batteries and dry-cell batteries are not allowed in containers because they can leak chemicals that harm the environment.

AUTO FLUIDS
Motor oil, coolant, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, or any other automotive fluids.

CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
Brick, stone, concrete, asphalt, roofing shingles, renovation debris, railroad ties, glass, and lumber.

FURNITURE
Couches, tables, chairs, mattresses-most types of bulky furniture.

YARD WASTE
Tree limbs, dirt, and yard clippings.

For questions on the disposal of specific items, please contact:

Public Services Department
770-920-3005
sanitation@douglasvillega.gov