Georgetown trash pickup: cost and carts
Republic Services. Billed by: GMWSS collects the garbage fee on behalf of the City of Georgetown; Georgetown city residents are required by city ordinance to use Republic Services.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| One waste cart + recycling cart (base rate) | $17.65 | $212 |
| Two waste carts + recycling cart | $22.15 | $266 |
Republic's base rate covers one waste cart (collected once a week) and one recycling cart (every other week). A second waste cart is $4.50 a month more.
Changing your cart
Call Republic Services at 502.209.3800 to change the number of garbage carts or request a recycling cart.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+: 10% off water and sewer. GMWSS customers 65 or older get 10% off the water and sanitary sewer portions of the bill at their primary residence. It does not apply to the garbage fee, the 911 fee, late fees or taxes. How: Show proof of age and residence to GMWSS Customer Service.
- Ask about Republic's senior trash rate. GMWSS's garbage rate table lists a Republic residential Senior Rate of $14.73 a month, compared with the $17.65 base rate. How: Garbage service questions go to Republic Services at 502.209.3800.
- Free bulky item pickup every week. Republic Services collects one bulk item per week at no cost; additional bulk pickups are billed by Republic at $25. Bagged leaves and 4-foot bundled sticks or brush can go out as bulk items. How: Contact Republic at 502.209.3800 before setting the item out.
Pay or manage it
Sources
- GMWSS: Rates (water, sewer, garbage, 911 fee, senior discount)
- GMWSS: Garbage information
- GMWSS: FAQs (billing, garbage)
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.