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Collection Guidelines:
 
Please have all items to be collected at the curb by 7 A.M. of your pickup day.
 
The following items are considered hazardous waste and cannot be picked up by us.  Please contact your local county authority to find out how to dispose of these items.
  • Ashes of any Kind (Fire Hazard)
  • Medical Waste
  • Tires
  • Batteries of any kind
  • Dead Animals
  • Automotive oil or antifreeze
  • Pesticides
  • Paint, paint thinners and solvents
  • Toilet and drain Cleaners
  • Explosive Material

We are not responsible for lost or stolen garbage cans.  Replacement cost is $50.00 per container

Recycling Guidelines:
  • Have all items placed at curb no later than 7 A.M. of your pickup day
  • All items need to be rinsed, lids removed and placed in recycle bin
  • Please flatten all cardboard and plastic containers
  • Please do not put plastic bags or trash in your recycling bins

We are not responsible for lost or stolen bins, replacement cost is $7.00.

Recycling Rules:

  • We accept # 1 and 2 plastics, newspaper, carboard, aluminum cans
  • We cannot accept wood, yard clippings, metal, oil or other hazadrous waste

Holidays:
 
We observe six holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Independance Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day) and do not pick up trash on those days.  When this happens, all routes can be affected.  We delay the pickup by one day that week.  Please check our holiday schedule for our next holiday.

Billing Information:
  • Payments are due by the 1st day of the month of service or are subject to a late penalty
  • Returned Checks will be charged a $25.00 returned check fee
  • You have to notify our office if you wish to terminate service or fees will continue to be assessed

Payment Options:

  • We accept Cash, Check or Money order for payments.
  • Please write your account number or current service address on all payments
  • Payments can be mailed or left on your garbage can on your regular service day

Yard Clippings and Small Branches:

We can pick up grass clippings and small branches.  Yard debris has to be bagged in EPA approved paper bags.  They can be bought at local hardware and grocery stores.  Tree branches cannot exceed 4 feet in length or 3 inches in diameter and has be to tied in manageable bundles not to exceed 35 pounds per bundle.  There is a 50 cent per bag charge. Yard waste is picked up the same day as your garbage service and payment is required the same day .  

 Large and Oversized Item Pickup:

Oversized items are picked up free of charge Once per quarter.  Please remember to flatten all cardboard boxes.  Any items that have sharp edges, or are excessively heavy, please let us know before your pick up day

Inclement Weather:

If we experience inclement weather, it may effect your pick up day.  We will begin regular service as soon as it is safe to do so. Please leave your garbage out and we will get it as soon as weather permits.  All routes may be delayed a day.  Even if your pickup day is not effected by the weather, your route could still be effected.

 

Do you have any questions? Send us an e-mail at:

qualitywasteservices@yahoo.com

Quality Waste Services Inc * P.O.Box 1139 * Grayson* GA* 30017
770-490-7088