Atlanta’s new bulk pickup schedule begins April 1

Beginning April 1, Atlanta residents will have to schedule their bulk pick up.

Beginning April 1, Atlanta residents will have to schedule their bulk pick up.

Beginning April 1, Atlanta residents will have to schedule their bulk pick up.

The city of Atlanta announced there will be a maximum of 12 scheduled pickups per year.

Residents face a $325 fine if their bulk pickup is not scheduled or exceeds the allotted number of scheduled pickups in a year.

Those who place their bulk items outside without scheduling them for pickup will be given a citation.

Bulk items include sofas, refrigerators, mattresses, dining room sets,  bedroom suites and yard trimmings.

Residents must set their items out by 7 p.m. before the schedule pickups.

Bulk pickups can be schedule at ATL311.com, by using the ATL311 app or dialing 311.

Like Intown Atlanta News Now on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter

In other news: