Recycling Centers in Alpharetta, GA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Alpharetta, Georgia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Alpharetta and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Alpharetta: A Local Guide
Alpharetta, Georgia has three recycling facilities in our directory, covering electronics, scrap metal, and commercial recycling. For households, the City of Alpharetta contracts single-stream weekly curbside recycling through Republic Services: carts out by 7 a.m. on your pickup day, with glass accepted separately at the Public Works drop-off on Hembree Rd. Browse the full state listings on our Georgia recycling directory.
For items the curbside cart won't take, the Waste Management recycle center on Shirlee Industrial Way and Atlanta Recycling Solutions on Old Alpharetta Rd handle broader recycling, while Fulton Metals Recycling on N Fulton Industrial Blvd buys scrap metal. Check each center's page for hours and pricing before you go.
Need options beyond Alpharetta? Nearby Georgia cities in our directory include Atlanta, Forsyth and Macon. Browse every listed city from the Georgia state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Alpharetta
What can I put in my Alpharetta curbside recycling cart?
The City's single-stream cart accepts cardboard and pizza boxes, food boxes, mixed paper (mail, magazines, phone books, newspaper), food and beverage cartons, paper-based food service packaging, #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum cans, steel cans, and clean empty glass. Items should be empty and clean. Carts go to the curb by 7 a.m. on your weekly pickup day.
Does Alpharetta recycle glass curbside?
Glass is accepted in the curbside cart only when clean and empty, but the city also provides a dedicated glass drop-off at the Alpharetta Department of Public Works, 1790 Hembree Road, open to residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a good option for larger quantities of bottles and jars.
What is NOT accepted in Alpharetta recycling?
Do not place styrofoam, plastic grocery or takeout bags, aerosol spray cans, propane tanks, batteries, paint cans, cabling or hoses, chemicals, electronics, food waste, gas cylinders, or wood in the recycling cart. Electronics and scrap metal should go to a dedicated recycler such as the local facilities listed in our directory.
Who provides trash and recycling service in Alpharetta?
The City of Alpharetta contracts residential sanitation and single-stream recycling through Republic Services, with weekly pickup for trash, recyclables and yard waste. Base service (effective July 1, 2026) is billed quarterly. Only Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day affect the schedule. Confirm your rate and pickup day with the City or Republic at 678-407-6216.