The mission of the Solid Waste Division of is to provide solid waste services to the citizens of Winder through the collection, disposal and recycling of waste material in a manner that is environmentally sound, cost effective, and cost efficient. This division provides garbage collection service to more than 4,000 residential and small commercial locations, serving a population of over 10,000.

Each year, the division collects more than 9,000 tons of solid waste including 250 tons of recyclables materials. Each collection day, the division collects and disposes of more than 36 tons of waste.