Drop-Off Sites
Visit one of our free drop-off sites for you to bring your clean single-stream recyclables for collection! Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department offers recycling through community drop-off sites. These public drop-off sites are available for anyone to place their recycling inside. Please do not leave items lying on the ground. Items should be loose and not bagged.
Recycling Drop-Off Locations
| County Region | Hours | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | M & W 10 AM - 7 PM Sat. 8 AM - 12 PM |
CHaRM on College Ave | 1005 College Ave |
| Northeast | 24 hour access | City of Winterville Behind the Fire Dept. Maintenance Dept. at the corner of Church and Parkview |
126 Harris Lane |
| East | 24 hour access | Behind the Tag Office parking lot on Lexington Rd |
3035 Jail Rd |
| East | M-F 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Sat. 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
Athens-Clarke County Landfill | 5700 Lexington Rd |
| East | M-F 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Athens-Clarke County Recycling Facility | 699 Hancock Industrial Way |
| West | 24 hour access | Georgia Square Mall Outside the old cinema parking lot |
3700 Atlanta Hwy |
| North | 24 hour access | Athens-Clarke County Fire Station #9 | 1626 Danielsville Rd |
| North | 24 hour access | ACC Fleet Management | 225 Newton Bridge Rd |
| Northwest | 24 hour access | Athens-Clarke County Fire Station #8 | 3955 Jefferson Rd |
Report Illegal Dumping
Please help us keep these sites open by stopping illegal dumping.You can help us put a stop to illegal dumping. If you see illegal dumping occurring, please make note of:
- The car’s tag number and description
- Description of any persons you observe
- Pictures can also be helpful
- The time and date of the incident
- The location of the incident
Be aware that you are witnessing a crime take place and make sure to protect your own safety first. Do not attempt to stop the dumping or apprehend anyone involved.
Those found guilty of illegal dumping could face up to $25,000 in fines and 5 years in jail. Their name will be published and they will have to pick up litter to pay for their crime.
Call 706-613-3506 and leave the information on our dedicated answering machine or send us an email at solidwaste@accgov.com.
Thank you for helping us put an end to illegal dumping!
Hosting an Athens Drop-Off Site
If your business is interested in hosting a recycling drop-off site, please contact the Recycling Division at 706-613-3512.
University of Georgia Recycling Sites
For information on recycling and waste reduction at the University of Georgia, visit the UGA Office of Sustainability website or contact them directly at (706) 542-1301 or sustain@uga.edu