Sandbags Trash Bulky Item Pick Up NEVER place sandbags or sand in the organics or recycling containers. Consider Donation If sandbags are still usable, please donate. Visit Athens’ Material Reuse page for ideas. Disposal of LESS Than 50 Pounds TotalLess than 50 pounds total of sandbags may be placed in your trash container. If your trash container exceeds allowable weight, your container may not be collected or you may be charged an overweight fee. Disposal of MORE Than 50 Pounds TotalTo dispose of more than 50 pounds total of sandbags, choose the option that best suits your situation: Bulky Item CollectionSandbags may be collected as a bulky item. Please check with your city page for collection options (residential or commercial). Bulky Item collection options may vary depending on your city. To schedule a bulky item pickup place an order online or call Athens’ Customer Service Department at 888-336-6100. Disposal Options For Heavy Loads or BusinessesIf disposing of loose sand or removing more than 50 pounds of sandbags, please contact our roll off department to rent a container for disposal of heavy loads. Take Caution When Handling Used Sandbags Sandbags in contact with floodwaters may become contaminated by sewage, animal waste, oil, lawn chemicals or other hazardous chemicals. Wear gloves and a dust mask when handling potentially contaminated materials. Used Sandbags Not Suitable for Reuse Do not place used sand in or near bodies of water, playgrounds, sandboxes or other areas of direct human contact. Do not dispose of any sand or full sandbags in your regular trash. Place the empty bags in your garbage bin. Ways to Reuse Reuse Unused Sandbags Sandbags that did not come into contact with floodwaters can be safely stored and reused. If your bags have deteriorated or started to leak, the sand can be placed into new bags or spread on landscape beds.