Fulton Amounts ordinance (§ 94-128)
Chapter 94: Solid Waste · Article IV. Storage, Collection and Disposal
In short: Trash cans left in the public right-of-way more than 24 hours after collection day draw a warning first, then a $25.00 charge on your utility bill each time the city moves them.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) Residential cart. Charges for curbside residential solid waste collection shall be as set forth in the city schedule of fees and charges, which is approved annually by ordinance. This fee includes the collection of waste and yard waste as outlined in this chapter.
(b) Residential recycling cart. Residents of the city who have curbside solid waste collection and wish to participate in the recycling program must notify the city to receive a recycling cart. The charges for recycling services shall be as set forth in the city schedule of fees and charges. Recyclables will not be collected or accepted from any customer who does not pay for and use the city-issued recycling cart.
(c) Commercial cart. Charges for curbside commercial solid waste collection shall be as set forth in the city schedule of fees and charges.
(d) Dumpsters. Charges for dumpster services, including front loader and rear loader accessibility, premium fees, and extra tipping fees, shall be as set forth in the city schedule of fees and charges.
(e) Forty-yard roll-off compactor. Rental fees, tipping fees, and tonnage rates for roll-off compactors shall be as established in the city schedule of fees and charges.
(f) Demolition and temporary dumpsters. Charges for demolition and temporary dumpsters, including tipping fees and rental fees, shall be set forth in the city schedule of fees and charges.
(g) Roll-offs. Charges for roll-off dumpster services, including pull fees and tonnage rates, shall be as established in the city schedule of fees and charges.
(h) Other charges. All other solid waste collection and disposal charges, including special services such as locks, gate access, and extra tipping fees, shall be as set forth in the city schedule of fees and charges.
(i) Residential special/unscheduled pickups. Charges for special or unscheduled pickups shall be as set forth in the city schedule of fees and charges.
(j) Contaminated soil or special waste. Charges for the collection and disposal of contaminated soil or special waste shall be as established in the city schedule of fees and charges.
(k) Failure to return trash cans to residential premises. All trash cans must be removed from the public street, easements, sidewalks, or other public property and returned to the residential premises not more than 24 hours after the regularly scheduled collection day. A warning will be issued for the first violation. After the first warning, a service charge of $25.00 will be assessed on the customer's utility bill for each instance the city has to move the trash can from the public right-of-way. Charges for failure to return trash cans to residential premises may be amended from time to time through the city schedule of fees and charges ("schedule"). The charge set forth in the schedule shall take precedence over this code section.
Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 94-128
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.