solution home » services » solution Request New or Cancel Backyard ServiceThe City of Atlanta Department of Public Works (DPW), Solid Waste Service, offers backyard service to senior residents who are 70 years of age or older, live alone and the person is physically incapable of placing the garbage at the curb. If the person is not capable of placing garbage at the curb, then they must present a licensed physician’s certified statement stating such person is physically incapable of placing the garbage at the curb and proof of age. NOTE: City of Atlanta trucks must be able to enter the driveway for collection and the backyard must be accessible to DPW personnel; otherwise, backyard service cannot be provided. If eligible based on the above criteria, submit proof of age and physician's certified statement by fax to 404-546-9073 or via email to pwsettlements@atlantaga.gov. Once backyard service is approved, the customer will be given a collection day If backyard service is requested and the person requesting the service does not meet the age and physical condition criteria, the citizen must pay $1,233.69 to receive this service, per City Code Section 130-37. Send check to – City of Atlanta Attn: Carlos Wallace68 Mitchell St, Suite 4800Atlanta, GA 30303To cancel backyard service, send an email to pwsettlements@atlantaga.gov or send a fax to 404-546-9073. Please Include your name and address and someone will follow up with you.NOTE: RE-CERTIFICATION FOR BACKYARD SERVICE IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY Solid Waste Curbside Scheduling & ServicesThis Article was created on: 02/23/2014This Article was last updated on: 09/16/2020
