Environmental Health
Additional Services
Hazardous Waste and Chemicals
Assistance and information about residential and commercial hazardous waste and chemicals may include:
- Batteries
- Excess fuel
- Florescent bulbs
- Mercury
- Paint cans
For more information:
- Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health
- Environmental Health Chemical Hazards Program
- Pollution Prevention Assistance Division
- Find a Recycling or Re-Use Location
- For more information contact our office at 404-508-7900
Occupational Health and Safety
In collaboration with the DeKalb County Office of the Medical Examiner, the program documents and analyzes occupational fatality information and makes specific recommendations on injury prevention.
- For more information contact our office at 404-508-7900 or Medical Examiner’s office: 404-508-3500
Public Health Hazard Investigations
Assistance is available to homeowners concerning public health hazards such as raw sewage, garbage, scrap tire piles, pests and animal waste.
Helpful Links
- DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement
- DeKalb County Sanitation Division
- Dead animal pickup information
- Tire pickup information
- Request an Investigation, click here or contact our office at 404-508-7900
Well Water Testing
Collects samples for limited bacterial analysis and makes recommendations about well disinfection
For more information:
- Georgia Department Of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, Chemical Hazards Program – 404-657-6534
- Water Well Abandonment Fact Sheet
- To Request an Inspection, click here.
