News Flash Home
The original item was published from 8/3/2020 9:10:00 AM to 8/23/2020 9:13:55 AM.

News Flash

News Releases

Posted on: July 31, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Sanitation Changes and News

Backdoor Garbage Collection Restarts August 3

Effective August 3, 2020 there are several updates and changes taking place regarding sanitation pickup.


  • Backdoor sanitation collection will be operational again as of Monday, August 3, 2020. This does not include Wednesday’s recycling pickup that is curbside only.

  • In the Central Business District, only waste in City-issued cans will be collected.

  •  Special pick up items will now be assessed a fee of $50 for the first ton and an additional $50 beyond that. The following items will not be picked up by the City: construction materials or debris, stumps, rocks, dirt, concrete products, automobile bodies and parts, tires, paint, oil, and other liquids.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in News Releases

Happy Halloween with spider and webs

Tips for a Spook-Free Halloween

Posted on: October 25, 2023
Cosmic creatures and star catchers come together for Avondale Ale Day

Avondale Ale Day Returns Oct. 21

Posted on: October 13, 2022
Curbside Sanitation Service starting Monday, Oct. 2 with image of trash can at the curb

City Moves to Curbside Sanitation Pickup

Posted on: September 28, 2023
The Urban Land Institute Atlanta Development of Excellence in the Public Realm award (Town Green)

Town Greens Snags Top Public Space Award

Posted on: September 19, 2023
Commissioners Shortell's and Merriam's nameplates sitting on the desks of the city commission

Commissioner Chat Thursday Evening

Posted on: November 2, 2022
One way street closures and barricades illustrated on a map of the Avondale Estates' neighborhood

Halloween 2022 Traffic Plan

Posted on: October 17, 2022
three japanese monsters battle over a tudor village, The Return of Avondale Ale Days Oct. 21-23

The Return of Avondale Ale Days

Posted on: October 19, 2022
Pumpkin Patch with fat, round, orange pumpkin and two yellow and green gourds

Pumpkin Patch at the Town Green

Posted on: October 4, 2022
Police Chief Harry Hess congratulates Deputy Chief Anthony Cappuccio at his swearing in ceremony.

City Welcomes New Deputy Chief of Police

Posted on: September 29, 2022
Red white and blue patriotic vertical banner 9 11 Patriot Day we will never forget

9/11 Remembrance

Posted on: August 31, 2022
Coffee with a Cop

Coffee with a Cop August 17

Posted on: August 10, 2022
Join us for an Open House Tuesday, Aug. 16., 5-7 p.m. at City Hall re: Lardeo Dr. and Capital Projec

Capital Projects Open House

Posted on: August 10, 2022
Multiple orange caution cones line a street.

Capital Projects Updates

Posted on: August 2, 2022
Join us for an Open House Tue. May 24 5-7 p.m. at Oak House 2855 Washington St.

Community Open House

Posted on: May 11, 2022
Harry Hess

CIty Names Next Chief of Police

Posted on: April 13, 2022
New Year

City Hall Hours This Week

Posted on: December 28, 2021
CItyHallClosed

City Hall Closed in Response to Covid-19

Posted on: December 20, 2021
CPL_ShapeAvondaleEstates_Final

Shape Avondale Estates Survey Results

Posted on: January 21, 2020
April 2017 National Drug Take-Back Day

National Drug Take-Back Day

Posted on: May 3, 2017
MayHamFest

Avondale May Ham Fest

Posted on: May 2, 2017
NewFlashWebsite2.jpg

Illuminated Avondale

Posted on: November 29, 2016