FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is my Solid
Waste bill calculated?
Is my mortgage company responsible for paying my
Solid Waste bill?
Do I still have to pay a Solid Waste bill even if
no one is residing on the property?
If I am selling my property, am I still responsible for the bill?
If I reside in a
condominium and our complex utilizes a private company, why do we
have to pay for Solid Waste?
When were Solid Waste fees separated from the
property taxes?
Will Solid Waste fees be put back into the property
taxes?
How long do I have before a lien is placed against
my property for Solid Waste for fees?
Can my property be foreclosed for Solid Waste
fees?
- How is my Solid Waste bill calculated? Back to top
- Solid Waste fees are comprised of a base rate, recycling fee, and a calculated fee for frontage. Your bill may also include a fee for Public Safety Access Assessment (E-911).
- Is my mortgage company responsible for paying my Solid Waste bill? Back to top
- If your mortgage company pays your property taxes, you may want to contact them regarding arrangements for payment of this Solid Waste fee.
arcel Lot Fee (>850 ft.) $6,0
- Do I still have to pay a Solid Waste bill even if no one is residing on the property? Back to top
- Yes. It is the policy of Solid Waste Services not to pro-rate charges because a residential structure is unoccupied. There is no mechanism to start and stop residential service based on occupancy. However if the property is deemed unfit for human habitation by the City of Atlanta Bureau of Housing and Code Enforcement, the property owner can provide documentation for review.
- If I am selling my property, am I still responsible for the bill? Back to top
- Yes. If you owned the property on January 1, you are responsible for payment of the bill. However, if contractual arrangements for the payment were made during closing, you may want to contact your closing attorney.
- If I reside in a condominium and our complex utilizes a private company, why do we have to pay for Solid Waste? Back to top
- If you have received a bill that you feel is incorrect, please contact your condominium association representative to ensure
- that the City of Atlanta has a record of the private service contract.
- When were Solid Waste fees separated from the property taxes? Back to top
- Solid Waste fees (formerly Sanitation) were a part of the property tax bill until 1998. The City of Atlanta collected this fee from 1999 until 2002. Any outstanding balances due for years 1999-2002 should be paid to the City of Atlanta. Solid Waste fees for years 2003 and after should be paid to the Fulton County Tax Commissioner.
- Will Solid Waste fees be put back into the property taxes? Back to top
- Currently, there are no discussions regarding this issue.
- How long do I have before a lien is placed against my property for Solid Waste for fees? Back to top
- The property owner will received proper notification of our intent to issue a FiFa (lien) 30 days prior to a lien being placed on a delinquent Solid Waste account.
- Can my property be foreclosed for Solid Waste fees? Back to top
- Yes ot Fee (1-100 ft.) $1,000
Parcel Lot Fee (101-200 ft.) $2,000
Parcel Lot Fee (201-450 ft.) $4,500
Parcel Lot Fee (451-700 ft.) $7,000
Parcel Lot Fee (701-850 ft.) $8,500
Parcel Lot Fee (>850 ft.) $12,000
Lot Fee (1-100 ft.)
Parcel Lot Fee (>850 ft.) $6,000