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This division is responsible for the grounds and perimeter maintenance of city-owned cemeteries. Currently, all grounds maintenance is contracted out by the City of Monroe, with contractors cutting the grass on a bi-weekly basis and trimming bushes as needed in areas. It is also responsible for coordination with funeral directors and grave space location. Sales and record keeping of plots are coordinated by the clerks at City Hall. Please contact us at 770-267-7536 for more information.

This division is responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of all traffic control devices within the city limits of Monroe. It is also responsible for the installation and maintenance of all traffic related signs, road closures, streetlights, and traffic signals. 

The Streets & Transportation Department maintains the City's streets, sidewalks, public facilities, traffic controls and signage, and right of ways. The department also operates an efficient fleet service center that provides preventative and corrective maintenance for the entire fleet of the city.

Service Fees:

The City of Monroe will bill you on your monthly utility bill. The charges are as follows:

• Large trees and limbs larger than 5 feet in length or 6 inches in diameter.
• Hazardous waste of any kind, batteries, paint, etc.
• Waste of any kind that is generated by a commercial contractor.
• Any yard waste that has been mixed together.

This service is provided Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Solid Waste department will provide a 2, 4, 6, or 8 cubic-yard front load container, for business located within the corporate boundaries of the city. You may request any size dumpster and number of days per week for pickup. Once this is done, the department can give you the information on what this service will cost. If you have any further questions call 770-267-6933.

The City will collect the following yard waste items once per week. Items picked up are as follows:

NOTICE: Effective February 14, 2024, the City of Monroe has placed a charge for every mattress or box spring picked up from each residence on their utility bill.  Effective January 2, 2025 new rate for each mattress and box spring picked up is $19.50.

Recycling is collected weekly at the curb the same day your household garbage is picked up. Each resident is provided with one 65 gallon "Blue" recycling cart or one smaller 18 gallon bin, upon request.  After collection, the recycling bin must be removed from the street or curb by 5 p.m. on the day following pickup.  Please click the request form below.

For "Acceptable" and "Not Acceptable" (except glass) recycled material, please click on the flyer below.