Sanitation & Recycling
The City of Americus contracts with an outside waste management company for solid waste collection. Per contract with Steve's Trash Service each residence is allowed up to the equivalence of 72 gallons worth of trash per week.
Most trash and debris, when properly bundled and/or contained properly, can be disposed of at curbside on your regular garbage service days.
For questions specific to: start service, stop service, or billing, contact City Hall.
For questions specific to: trash pick up or inquiries regarding additional dumpsters, please contact the waste management company Steve's Trash Service LLC directly. See below for contact information.
The City of Americus has its own recycling center, located behind City Hall. For your convience you may drive in the alley up to the recycling building. The City asks that you break down all boxes and rinse all containers. If you have questions for the city, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact Info
Steve's Trash Service
(620) 475-3860
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are the garbage collection days for my street?
Trash scheduled pickups are on Fridays. Remember, observed holidays will alter the pick-up schedule.
Observed holidays where pick-up will be altered to the following Saturday are as follows:
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year's
Altered dates may be reminded through the City of Americus' Facebook, website, newsletter, and/or phone/email alerts.