Resources

City of Atlanta Public Services

General switchboard for City Services, including Trash, Recycling, Yard Debris, General Sanitation

311 or 404.546.0311 or www.atl311.com

Public Schools for Bolton

Bolton is part of the "NAHS cluster" which refers to a group of schools, including North Atlanta High School (NAHS) and its feeder schools, within the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. This cluster is known for its comprehensive International Baccalaureate (IB) program, offering the IB curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Bolton is districted to the following Atlanta Public Schools:

Bolton Academy  (Parent Tours are conducted periodically. Use this link to reserve a spot.)

Sutton Middle School (SMS)

North Atlanta High School (NAHS)

Trash, Bulk Waste & Recycling Pickup Schedule/Rules 

(from Underwood. I changed for Bolton but needs to be reviewed for accuracy)

Pickup for recycling, household trash and yard trimmings for Historic Bolton Neighborhood is Wednesday of each week, usually a day later after public holidays. Click here for notices and changes to City’s solid waste services.

Bulk Waste

Bulk waste pickup for Historic Bolton Neighborhood must be scheduled with the Department of Public Works. Use this link to schedule. Pickups are limited to one per month per household.

What can be recycled?

Many people think they know what can and cannot be recycled.  Check out the City’s website on its recycling program to make sure you’re doing it right and to learn more about the City’s Recycling Perks program.

Collection events for electronics are a regular occurrence in various locations around Atlanta. Check the Keep Atlanta Beautiful site.

Report a Trash, Recycling, or Yard Waste problem? 

Call 311 or visit www.atl311.com

Solid waste, including yard trimmings and other items, is collected from single-family residences by Public Works’ Solid Waste Services once a week. Garbage must be placed in approved containers such as “Herbie Curbies.” Old appliances, furniture and other bulky items should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day. Atlanta Public Works does not pick up garbage or other disposable items produced by businesses. For general information regarding garbage collection such as requesting a garbage container or reporting a missed pickup, call 311 or visit ATL311.

What is household hazardous waste and how should it be disposed?

Household hazardous wastes are any product labeled: toxic, poison, corrosive, flammable, combustible or irritant that is thrown into the household garbage can. The City of Atlanta partnered with CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) to handle items that cannot be placed into your bins. The facility is located at 1110 Hill Street, Atlanta, GA 30315, and its hours of operation are noted below.

• Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

• Saturday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

The CHaRM is an outdoor facility. In the event of extreme/inclement weather, call 404.600.6386 to find out if the CHaRM is open.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency: ​Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be “household hazardous waste” or “HHW.” Products such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them.

Whenever possible, find more environmentally benign products in place of commonly hazardous products. Using common products like baking soda, vinegar, lemons, salt, and olive oil work effectively to clean and protect. See the suggested links listed below for more information on alternatives.

If you do have household hazardous wastes that you must dispose of, follow these suggestions for proper disposal:

• Liquid Paint – Do not place liquid paint in the garbage can. Add kitty litter or saw dust to liquid oil paints to solidify them before placing the cans – lid off- in the garbage. Latex paints are not considered hazardous, but they must be solidified before disposal so simply leave the lid off the can so the paint will dry. Dispose in the garbage – lid off. ONLY empty paint cans or cans with solidified paint can be put into the garbage container.

• Medications – Mix out-dated or no longer needed pills with coffee grounds before disposing of them in the garbage (DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN THE TOILET OR DOWN THE DRAIN). The coffee grounds make them unappealing to garbage snoopers, such as animals. Placing outdated or longer needed pills in the garbage can also keeps the medications out of the water system.

• Pesticides and herbicides – Triple wrap old pesticides and herbicides in plastic before putting them in the garbage.

• Solvents – Open solvents or fuels in a well ventilated area away from children and pets so the chemical will evaporate. Once evaporated, triple wrap the empty container in plastic and place it in the garbage.

Safety for Older Adults

National Council on Aging (NCOA)

​While many older Americans may have a general preparedness plan for emergencies in their homes, everyday household hazards that are just as dangerous and more common, are often overlooked. To ensure older adults can age in place with peace of mind, NCOA created this home safety guide that includes a wide variety of practical tips and recommendations from safety experts, including:

• Minimizing trip hazards and other potential sources of injury

• Reviewing the exterior of the home for seasonal and material concerns

• Ways to pay for home safety modifications

Plus, there is an actionable room-by-room PDF checklist that readers can use to ensure they or their loved ones remain safe at home.