Cardboard and paper are among the most valuable and recyclable materials. Keep them clean and dry; grease-soaked boxes and wet paper are contaminants.

In Georgia we list 36 cardboard & paper drop-off locations across 36 cities, with the most in Byron, Calhoun, Canton, Cartersville and Centerville. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Cardboard & Paper Drop-Off Locations in Georgia

Oconee County Sanitation Department

📍Watkinsville · 2721 Macon Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677
📞+1 706-769-3915
🕐Today: Closed
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Shred Monster Llc

📍Macon · 1787 Kays Ct, Macon, GA 31220
📞+1 478-254-2890
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Morgan County Landfill

📍Madison · 2480 Athens Hwy, Madison, GA 30650
📞+1 706-342-5075
🕐Today: 7 AM–4 PM
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Monroe County Recycling Center

📍Jackson · 4466 High Falls Rd, Jackson, GA 30233
📞+1 478-992-5052
🕐Today: Closed
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Brooks County Recycle Center

📍Quitman · GA-333, Quitman, GA 31643
📞+1 229-305-7816
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Bryan County Recycling

📍Richmond Hill · Bryan County Recycling, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
📞+1 912-727-3882
🕐Today: 9 AM–5 PM
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Mcduffie Recycling

📍Thomson · 863 Augusta Rd, Thomson, GA 30824
📞+1 706-595-0176
🕐Today: 7 AM–3:30 PM
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World Market Recycling

📍Decatur · 3000 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30033
📞+1 404-377-6400
🕐Today: 9 AM–9 PM
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Recycling Revolution Llc

📍Unadilla · 4190 Collins Rd, Unadilla, GA 31091
📞+1 478-627-2744
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Pickens County Recycle Center

📍Marble Hill · 9720 Cove Rd, Marble Hill, GA 30148
📞+1 770-893-2644
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Bartow County Recycling Center

📍Cartersville · 39 Allatoona Dam Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120
📞+1 678-577-8799
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Dade County Recycling Center (Scales Open Until 4:30 Pm)

📍Trenton · 974 Sunset Dr, Trenton, GA 30752
📞+1 706-657-2776
🕐Today: 8 AM–6 PM
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Greene County Recycle Center

📍Greensboro · 1211 Meadow Crest Rd, Greensboro, GA 30642
📞+1 706-453-1182
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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White County Convenience & Recycling Center

📍Cleveland · 519 Hulsey Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528
📞+1 706-865-7655
🕐Today: Closed
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Roswell Recycling Center (Roswell Residents Only)

📍Roswell · 11570 Maxwell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076
📞+1 770-442-8822
🕐Today: 8:30 AM–5 PM
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Paulding County Recycling

📍Dallas · 65 County Services Ln, Dallas, GA 30132
📞+1 770-443-0119
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
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Cherokee County Recycle Center

📍Canton · 470 Blalock Rd, Canton, GA 30115
📞+1 770-516-4195
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Calhoun Recycling Center

📍Calhoun · 215 Pine St, Calhoun, GA 30701
📞+1 706-263-7818
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Pickens County Recycling Center

📍Jasper · 390 Appalachian Ct, Jasper, GA 30143
📞+1 706-253-8871
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Clayton County Recyling Center

📍Jonesboro · 1430 GA-138 Spur, Jonesboro, GA 30238
📞+1 770-473-5470
🕐Today: 9 AM–5 PM
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Columbia County Recycling Center - Grovetown Facility

📍Grovetown · 1960 William Few Pkwy, Grovetown, GA 30813
📞+1 706-868-3352
🕐Today: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
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Merk Miles Citizens Convenience Center

📍College Park · 3225 Merk Rd SW, College Park, GA 30349
📞+1 470-552-4311
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:15 PM
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City Of Centerville Recycling

📍Centerville · 101 Industrial Way, Centerville, GA 31028
📞+1 478-975-0600
🕐Today: 10 AM–1 PM
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Snellville Recycling Center

📍Snellville · 2531 Marigold Rd SW, Snellville, GA 30078
📞+1 770-985-3539
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Rome/Floyd Recycling Center

📍Rome · 412 Lavender Dr, Rome, GA 30165
📞+1 706-291-5266
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Old Atlanta Recycling Convenience Center- Forsyth County Government

📍Suwanee · 3678 Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
📞+1 770-205-3010
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–5 PM
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Chatham County Sharon Park Drop-Off Center

📍Garden City · 50 Kelly Hill Rd, Garden City, GA 31408
🕐Today: 8:30 AM–5 PM
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Southern Hall Co Recycling Center

📍Flowery Branch · 6181 Gaines Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
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Wilkinson County Recycle Center

📍Gordon · Wilkinson County Recycle Center, Gordon-Mc Intyre Rd, Gordon, GA 31031
📞+1 478-628-1361
🕐Today: Closed
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Andrew Bailey Recycling Center

📍Sharpsburg · 875 Andrew Bailey Rd, Sharpsburg, GA 30277
🕐Today: 3–7 PM
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Cherokee County Recycle Center

📍Woodstock · 6688 Bells Ferry Rd, Woodstock, GA 30189
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Byron Recycling Center

📍Byron · 107 Jesse Hall Ct, Byron, GA 31008
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Recycle Center

📍Cornelia · 507 Nicolon Dr, Cornelia, GA 30531
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Coweta County Recycle Center

📍Newnan · 145 Herring Rd, Newnan, GA 30265
🕐Today: Closed
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Bold Springs Recycling Center

📍Monroe · 4185 Bold Springs Rd, Monroe, GA 30656
🕐Today: 9 AM–7 PM
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Winterville Recycling Center

📍Winterville · 126 Harris Ln, Winterville, GA 30683
🕐Today: Open 24 hours
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Recycling Cardboard & Paper in Georgia: What to Know

📦 Corrugated cardboard
Flatten boxes to save space; remove excessive tape and labels.
📄 Mixed paper
Office paper, newspaper, magazines and mail. Shredded paper may need bagging.

How to Prepare Cardboard & Paper

  • Flatten and break down boxes.
  • Keep paper and cardboard dry — wet fiber is a contaminant.
  • Remove food-soaked sections (like greasy pizza-box bottoms).

Cardboard & Paper Recycling FAQ — Georgia

Which Georgia cities have the most cardboard & paper drop-off locations?

The most cardboard & paper drop-offs are in Byron (1), Calhoun (1), Canton (1), Cartersville (1) and Centerville (1). In total we list 36 locations across 36 Georgia cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle cardboard and paper in Georgia?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Georgia directory. Most curbside programs take clean cardboard and paper; drop-off sites handle large volumes and shredding. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off cardboard and paper?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put cardboard and paper in my curbside bin?

Usually no — cardboard and paper typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all cardboard & paper recycling locations by city, the full Georgia recycling directory, or cardboard & paper recycling in Texas, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Missouri.