Recycling Centers in Georgia: 212 Locations

Recycling in Georgia

Georgia is home to 212 recycling centers across 121 cities, the widest geographic spread of any state in this guide, including scrap-metal yards, electronics recyclers, and county and municipal drop-off sites. Georgia does not have a bottle-deposit law, a mandatory commercial recycling law, or a statewide e-waste mandate. It does, however, enforce three landfill bans administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD): lead-acid (automobile) batteries, whole scrap tires, and yard trimmings are all prohibited from disposal in Georgia landfills.

Recycling centers are spread across the state's major metros and regional cities. Atlanta leads with 12 centers, closely followed by Macon with 11 and Savannah with 9. Forsyth and Albany each list 6 centers.

With no deposit system, Georgia residents recycle through curbside programs, municipal and county drop-off sites, and private facilities. Lead-acid batteries can be returned to retailers, which are required by state law to accept an old battery when you buy a new one, and whole tires and yard trimmings must be diverted from the trash. Community sites such as the Statesboro Bulloch Recycling center accept household recyclables, while scrap operations like SA Recycling in Waycross handle metal. The EPD's Recovered Materials Unit permits the processors and composting facilities that keep these banned materials out of landfills.

Top Cities by Number of Centers

Atlanta 12 Macon 11 Savannah 9 Albany 6 Forsyth 6 Augusta 5 Covington 5 Statesboro 5

All Cities in Georgia

Acworth 2 centers Albany 6 centers Alma 1 center Alpharetta 3 centers Athens 3 centers Atlanta 12 centers Augusta 5 centers Brunswick 3 centers Byron 1 center Calhoun 1 center Canton 1 center Carrollton 2 centers Cartersville 1 center Centerville 1 center Clayton 2 centers Cleveland 1 center Cobbtown 1 center College Park 1 center Columbus 2 centers Conyers 4 centers Cordele 3 centers Cornelia 1 center Covington 5 centers Cumming 2 centers Cusseta 1 center Dallas 1 center Dawsonville 1 center Decatur 1 center Doraville 2 centers Douglas 2 centers Dublin 2 centers Dunwoody 1 center East Dublin 2 centers East Point 1 center Eastman 1 center Eatonton 2 centers Elberton 2 centers Ellabell 1 center Ellaville 1 center Evans 1 center Fayetteville 1 center Flowery Branch 1 center Forsyth 6 centers Gainesville 2 centers Garden City 1 center Gordon 1 center Greensboro 1 center Griffin 4 centers Grovetown 1 center Hawkinsville 1 center Hinesville 2 centers Hoschton 1 center Hull 1 center Jackson 1 center Jasper 1 center Jesup 1 center Jonesboro 1 center Juliette 2 centers Lawrenceville 2 centers Lenox 1 center Lithia Springs 1 center Lithonia 2 centers Loganville 1 center Ludowici 1 center Lyons 2 centers Macon 11 centers Madison 1 center Marble Hill 1 center Marietta 4 centers Martin 1 center Mcdonough 3 centers Meansville 1 center Metter 1 center Milledgeville 1 center Monroe 1 center Montezuma 1 center Morrow 1 center Morven 1 center Moultrie 3 centers Newnan 1 center Norcross 1 center Ocilla 1 center Pembroke 1 center Quitman 1 center Register 1 center Reidsville 1 center Richmond Hill 1 center Roberta 1 center Rochelle 1 center Rome 1 center Roswell 1 center Royston 1 center Savannah 9 centers Sharpsburg 1 center Smyrna 1 center Snellville 1 center Sparks 1 center St Simons Island 1 center Statesboro 5 centers Suwanee 1 center Swainsboro 1 center Sylvester 1 center Tarrytown 1 center Thomasville 1 center Thomson 1 center Tifton 1 center Trenton 1 center Tucker 2 centers Tyrone 1 center Unadilla 1 center Union City 1 center Valdosta 1 center Vidalia 1 center Vienna 1 center Wadley 1 center Warner Robins 2 centers Watkinsville 1 center Waycross 1 center Winder 1 center Winterville 1 center Woodstock 1 center

Recycling in Georgia — FAQ

Does Georgia have a bottle deposit?

No. Georgia does not have a bottle bill or container-deposit law, and there is no statewide mandatory commercial recycling law or e-waste mandate. Beverage containers are recycled through local curbside and drop-off programs instead.

How do I recycle in Georgia?

Use curbside recycling or a municipal or county drop-off site for paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, and metal cans, and divert banned items like tires, car batteries, and yard trimmings to the proper collector. The directory lists 212 centers across 121 cities; accepted materials and hours vary locally, so confirm with the specific center first.

Does Georgia ban anything from landfills?

Yes. Georgia bans lead-acid (automobile) batteries, whole scrap tires, and yard trimmings from landfills. Battery retailers are required by law to accept your old battery when you buy a new one, and tires and yard waste must go to permitted processors or composting facilities.

Where are the biggest recycling hubs in Georgia?

Atlanta leads with 12 listed centers, followed by Macon with 11 and Savannah with 9. Forsyth and Albany each list 6. These cities offer the widest range of drop-off sites, electronics recyclers, and scrap-metal yards in the state.