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About This Location

Operated by the City of Calhoun's Public Works Department, the Calhoun Recycling Center at 215 Pine Street runs dedicated glass and mixed-paper recycling programs. Residents can drop off glass bottles and food containers along with mixed paper during weekday and Saturday-morning hours. The city publishes monthly recycling reports and gives clear guidance on which glass items are and are not accepted.

What Calhoun Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Glass bottles & containers (Soda, beer, juice, ketchup, wine and liquor bottles; food containers)
✓ Mixed paper (Via the city's Mixed Paper Only program)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Mirrors
✕ Ceramic cups and plates
✕ Clay pots
✕ Crystal
✕ Light bulbs
✕ Window glass
✕ Heat-resistant ovenware
✕ Drinking glasses

The glass program excludes non-container glass such as mirrors, window glass, ovenware, drinking glasses and ceramics.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Operated by the City of Calhoun Public Works Department.

Programs & events

  • Glass Recycling Program
  • Mixed Paper Only Program

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What glass does the Calhoun Recycling Center accept?

Container glass such as soda, beer, juice, ketchup, wine and liquor bottles plus glass food containers. Mirrors, window glass, drinking glasses, crystal, ceramics, clay pots, light bulbs and ovenware are not accepted.

What are the Calhoun Recycling Center's hours?

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. It is closed Sunday.

Where is the Calhoun Recycling Center located?

At 215 Pine Street, Calhoun, GA 30701. It is operated by the City of Calhoun Public Works Department.

Does Calhoun recycle paper and cardboard?

The city runs a Mixed Paper Only program for paper. Specific paper acceptance details are provided by the city; check the program guidelines for cardboard.

Is there a charge to recycle in Calhoun?

No fees are listed on the city's recycling center page for residential glass or mixed-paper drop-off.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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215 Pine St, Calhoun, GA 30701
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City / State
Calhoun, Georgia

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8 AM-5 PM
Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Saturday 8 AM-1 PM
Sunday Closed