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About This Location

Located at Cobb County Fire Station 28, the recycle drop spot at 3858 Kemp Ridge Rd in Acworth offers free, round-the-clock bin access for common recyclables — no residency card or appointment needed.

What this location Accepts

✓ Paper (newspapers, junk mail, magazines, books)
✓ Clean plastics #1–#7
✓ Clean aluminum cans
✓ Clean steel and tin cans
✓ Clean cartons (milk, juice, broth)
✓ Flattened cardboard boxes

Related recycling guides: Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Glass of any kind
✕ Trash / general waste
✕ Styrofoam / polystyrene
✕ Grocery / plastic bags
✕ Yard waste
✕ Electronics (e-waste)
✕ Furniture
✕ Tires
✕ Propane tanks
✕ Hazardous materials (paint, batteries, bulbs, oil, etc.)

Access & restrictions

Do not place items on the ground, between bins, or leave unaccepted items at the site

Programs & events

  • Keep Cobb Beautiful Recycling Drop Spots — Part of a county-wide network of unmanned drop spots at fire stations and county buildings; bins serviced Tuesday and Friday at this location

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hours is the Acworth Kemp Ridge recycling drop spot open?

The bins at Fire Station 28 are accessible around the clock, every day of the week. A hauler empties the bins on Tuesdays and Fridays. Keep Cobb Beautiful staff are available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM for questions.

Can I recycle glass at this Cobb County drop spot?

No — glass is not accepted at this location. For glass recycling in Cobb County, check the main recycling center at WestRock, 1775 County Services Pkwy, Marietta.

Do I need to be a Cobb County resident to use this drop spot?

No residency requirement is listed. The Keep Cobb Beautiful drop spots are free and open to anyone.

Can I drop off electronics or old paint here?

No. This unattended bin site does not accept electronics, paint, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, oil, or other hazardous materials. For household hazardous waste and e-waste in Cobb County, contact Keep Cobb Beautiful at <a href="https://www.cobbcounty.gov/keep-cobb-beautiful">cobbcounty.gov/keep-cobb-beautiful</a> for scheduled HHW collection events.

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Contact & Location

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Address
3858 Kemp Ridge Rd, Acworth, GA 30101
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City / State
Acworth, Georgia

Opening Hours

Monday Open — bins accessible
Tuesday Open — bins accessible (hauler empties bins)
Wednesday Open — bins accessible
Thursday Open — bins accessible
Friday Open — bins accessible (hauler empties bins)
Saturday Open — bins accessible
Sunday Open — bins accessible
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