In 1988, Norcross converted from a Ctiy operated solid waste collection system to a privately operated system. The City offers refuse collection through a contractual agreement with Advanced Disposal for both residential and business collection.
Residential collection is done once weekly at the curb. Back door or side yard pickup is provided to residential customers who are disabled or inform when no able-bodied household member exists. Medical certification is required for this service.
Commercial dumpster customers may be serviced from one to six times per week based on the volume of waste generated.
Norcross has adopted an ordinance making residential recycling of newspaper, plastics, aluminum, and tin mandantory. The recyclable material is separated by the customer from other waste products. Residential recycyling is picked up every Monday. Commercial recycling programs are being developed.
Yard waste is also collected by Advance Disposal. Pick up is scheduled for Monday of each week at curbside.
