Bartow County Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Cartersville, Georgia
About This Location
The Bartow County Recycling Center sits at 39 Allatoona Dam Road in Cartersville, directly across from the Bartow County Landfill. It is a county-run drop-off that accepts recyclables in two clean commingled streams the county calls "rigids and fibers" - things like cardboard, mixed paper, newspapers, magazines, aluminum and steel cans, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles. The county is clear that no household garbage and no glass are taken here. Educational tours of the facility are available on request.
What Bartow County Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The center takes recyclables only, in two clean commingled streams ('rigids and fibers'). Glass and household garbage are not accepted.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · County-run recycling drop-off across from the Bartow County Landfill; educational tours available on request.
Programs & events
- Facility tours
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Bartow County Recycling Center take glass?
No. The county explicitly states that no glass is accepted at the recycling center. It also does not take household garbage.
What can I recycle at the Allatoona Dam Road center?
The county accepts two clean commingled streams it calls 'rigids and fibers': cardboard, mixed office paper, phone books, magazines, newspapers, aluminum and steel cans, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, and paper/paperboard cartons. Refrigerators and AC units are also accepted.
Where is the recycling center located?
It is at 39 Allatoona Dam Road, Cartersville, GA 30120, directly across from the Bartow County Landfill.
Can I tour the facility?
Yes. Bartow County offers educational tours of the recycling center upon request.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.