Recycling Centers in Atlanta, GA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Atlanta, Georgia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Find recycling drop-off locations in Atlanta, Georgia. This directory lists 12 facilities serving the Atlanta area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Atlanta: A Local Guide
Atlanta has 12 recycling centers in this directory, from large scrap-metal processors to a glass recycler, a university drop-off and a facility dedicated to hard-to-recycle items. Household recycling in the city is handled by the Department of Public Works Office of Solid Waste Services through its Cartlanta program, which gives single-family homes and small multi-family buildings (five units or fewer) a 96-gallon blue roll cart collected weekly on the same day as garbage and yard trimmings. The blue cart is for recyclables only, with no garbage, food, electronics, clothing or plastic bags. For listings elsewhere in the state, browse the full Georgia recycling directory.
The centers below cover a broad range of materials. Atlanta has a strong cluster of scrap-metal buyers, including two SA Recycling yards, American Recycling of GA and Fulton Metals Recycling. For glass, Strategic Materials is a dedicated processor. For items the curbside cart will not take, the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) accepts difficult materials, and the Emory Recycling Center serves the university area. Check each center's page to confirm accepted items and any fees.
If an Atlanta center does not fit, other Georgia cities in this directory may help. Macon has one of the larger listings in the state, while Savannah sits on the coast. You can also check Albany and Augusta, or return to the statewide Georgia hub to search by town.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Atlanta
Does Atlanta have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works runs the Cartlanta curbside program, giving eligible homes a 96-gallon blue roll cart collected weekly on the same day as garbage and yard trimmings. For drop-off alternatives, see the full list of Atlanta recycling centers.
What can go in the Atlanta blue recycling cart?
The blue Cartlanta cart is for recyclables only. The city asks residents to keep out garbage, yard trimmings, food, electronics, clothing and shoes, and plastic bags. Items not accepted in the cart, such as scrap metal, glass or hard-to-recycle materials, should go to a specialized facility; see the Atlanta center listings for options.
Where can I recycle glass in Atlanta?
Glass is not accepted in the Cartlanta curbside cart, but Strategic Materials is a dedicated glass processor, and the CHaRM accepts glass along with other hard-to-recycle items. Confirm accepted forms and any fees before dropping off.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Atlanta?
Atlanta has several scrap-metal buyers, including SA Recycling, American Recycling of GA and Fulton Metals Recycling. Accepted grades and pricing vary by yard, so call ahead for current rates and any photo-ID requirements.