Red Oak Sanitation has collected Woodstock trash and recycling since July 1, 2026. Weekly pickup, two bulk items a week, holiday delays: 678-455-7819.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Woodstock’s Sanitation & Recycling page and Red Oak Sanitation’s Woodstock residents page.
Since July 1, 2026, Red Oak Sanitation has been the only company collecting household trash and recycling inside Woodstock city limits. The City Council approved the contract on April 13 after a competitive bid, the city announced in May. Red Oak took over about 12,076 households from Waste Management, relabeling the carts residents already had.
Who to call
- Missed pickup, bulk items, billing, backdoor service: Red Oak Sanitation, call or text 678-455-7819, or info@redoaksanitation.com
- City of Woodstock, Public Works: 770-592-6006
- City Hall main line: 770-592-6000
- Official page: Sanitation & Recycling
What day is my pickup?
Red Oak collects trash and recycling once a week on the same day, Monday through Friday, with five routes running each weekday. To find your day, type your street address into the “Check your service day” box on Red Oak’s Woodstock page. The city also posts a service map for each weekday on its Sanitation & Recycling page.
Red Oak asks residents to set carts out the night before pickup:
- Put carts at the curb opposite your mailbox, within 1 foot of the curb.
- Turn the handles toward your house.
- Leave at least 1 foot between carts.
What is included
| Service | What Red Oak collects |
|---|---|
| Trash | One 95-gallon cart, plus up to eight extra bags of 13 gallons or less |
| Recycling | Whatever fits in the recycling cart, following Red Oak’s guidelines |
| Yard waste | Bagged or bundled, limbs cut to 4 feet or shorter |
| Bulky items | Two items a week at no extra charge, scheduled in advance |
Extra trash bags and yard waste bags share one limit of eight bags a pickup. If you want more than two bulky items collected at once, the city says you must tell Red Oak in advance.
Red Oak’s FAQ says recycling is routed separately and is not shown on the bill. If your recycling cart is not being emptied, call 678-455-7819 and ask for recycling service to be set up.
Holiday schedule
Red Oak says service may be delayed one day following these observed holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
The next three fall on Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving), Friday, Dec. 25 (Christmas) and Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 (New Year’s Day). Check Red Oak’s holiday schedule page before those weeks.
What it costs
The city’s contract sets Red Oak’s rate at $48 a quarter for one trash cart and one recycling cart, down from $49.82 under Waste Management. Extra carts cost an additional monthly fee. Red Oak bills residents directly, a quarter at a time.
- ACH payments and ACH auto-draft carry no fee.
- One-time card payments carry a 3% fee; monthly card auto-draft is $1.
- Mailed paper invoices cost $2 a quarter.
New residents set up an account with Red Oak’s intake form or the online form on its Woodstock page; the first quarter is due when you enroll.
Backdoor service
Residents who are physically unable to move carts to the curb can ask for backdoor collection. Call Red Oak at 678-455-7819 to request it.
Glass, electronics and hazardous waste
The city points residents to the Cherokee County Recycling Center, which takes single-stream recycling including glass. It serves Cherokee County residents only.
The city’s next recycling and paper shredding event, “‘Tis the Season to be Green,” is Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to its special events calendar. Collection is free except televisions and monitors, which carry a cash fee. The city said in April that household hazardous waste can be dropped off by appointment at its Nov. 14 event. Check woodstockparksandrec.com for the location and accepted items closer to the date.
After Christmas, the city’s Christmas Tree Chip & Dip takes trees at Olde Rope Mill Park, 690 Olde Rope Mill Road, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 17.
Businesses and apartments
Commercial trash in Woodstock is an open franchise. The city lists 13 approved commercial haulers on its Sanitation & Recycling page, including Red Oak Sanitation, Republic Services, Waste Management and Waste Pro.
What this means for you
- Your hauler is Red Oak, not Waste Management: call 678-455-7819 for anything about pickup.
- Carts go out the night before, opposite the mailbox, handles toward the house.
- Book bulk items ahead, and keep it to two a week.
- Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks may run a day late.
More city services: who to call at City Hall, property taxes and the moving to Woodstock guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who picks up trash in Woodstock, Georgia?
Red Oak Sanitation has been the city’s only residential trash and recycling hauler since July 1, 2026, under a franchise agreement with the City of Woodstock. It replaced Waste Management.
What day is trash pickup in Woodstock?
Trash and recycling are collected weekly on the same day, Monday through Friday, depending on your street. Enter your address on Red Oak Sanitation’s Woodstock page or check the city’s service day maps.
Does Woodstock trash pickup change on holidays?
Red Oak says service may be delayed one day after New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
How do I get bulk pickup in Woodstock?
Two bulky items a week are included. Call or text Red Oak Sanitation at 678-455-7819 ahead of time to schedule them.
Can I recycle glass in Woodstock?
The city says the Cherokee County Recycling Center takes single-stream recycling including glass, for Cherokee County residents only.
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