Decatur’s annual heavy trash pickup is expected to begin the week of September 14, based on discussion during the August 18 city council meeting. Officials explained that the city schedules heavy trash collection for the first full week of September, but this year’s calendar pushed that window later than usual. The first week of the month is only a partial week, and the second week includes Labor Day, which prevents crews from running a complete Monday‑through‑Friday schedule.
Because of that alignment, staff said the first full week of September does not begin until September 14. The video does not include a formal confirmation or vote establishing that date, but council members continued the discussion under the assumption that heavy trash pickup would occur that week. Officials also noted that recycling may run two consecutive weeks to accommodate the shift. We have included a direct link to that portion of the meeting so readers can review the exchange themselves, and we will update coverage if the city issues an official announcement as the date is approaching quickly.
Heavy trash collection remains one of the city’s most-used services, giving residents an opportunity to dispose of large items not accepted during regular pickup. The city plans to share reminders as the date approaches.