Recycling Centers in Columbus, GA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Columbus, Georgia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Columbus 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 Columbus: A Local Guide
Columbus, Georgia — the seat of Muscogee County — offers residents two distinct recycling facilities serving different needs. Columbus Recycling & Sustainability Center at 8001 Pine Grove Way is the city's free, LEED-certified single-stream drop-off facility operated by Columbus Consolidated Government's Public Works – Integrated Waste division. It accepts plastics #1–#7 (rinsed), flattened cardboard, all paper types, aluminum cans and foil, and steel cans. The facility is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed weekends. An on-site education center and free public tours for schools and community groups make it a resource beyond just drop-off. Contact (706) 225-4508 to schedule a tour or get recycling guidance.
For metal recycling and scrap, ABC Metal Recycling Inc. at 1750 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd has operated for over 16 years as a licensed scrap buyer in Muscogee County. The yard purchases aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, iron, steel, electric motors, catalytic converters, lead-acid batteries, and old vehicles at competitive market prices. An indoor drive-through bay is available. Hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. Georgia law requires a valid photo ID for scrap metal transactions. Call (706) 322-7789 for current commodity prices before bringing a load.
Columbus Public Works also holds periodic hazardous household waste (HHW) and electronics recycling events — including one scheduled for October 2026 — for items not accepted at either permanent facility. Follow Columbus Consolidated Government's Public Works announcements or call (706) 653-4000 for event dates. For recycling options elsewhere in Georgia, see nearby cities including Phenix City, Fort Mitchell, LaGrange, and Macon.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Columbus
Is the Columbus Recycling & Sustainability Center free to use?
Columbus Recycling & Sustainability Center at 8001 Pine Grove Way is a free public drop-off facility operated by Columbus Consolidated Government. No fees are charged for dropping off eligible recyclables during weekday hours (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM).
Does Columbus Recycling accept glass bottles or plastic bags?
No — the Pine Grove Way facility does not accept glass or plastic bags. Glass and bags are excluded from the single-stream program. Plastics #1–#7 in container form (rinsed) are accepted; bags are not.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Columbus, GA?
ABC Metal Recycling Inc. at 1750 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd buys aluminum, copper, brass, steel, iron, batteries, and old cars. Call (706) 322-7789 for current prices. A valid Georgia photo ID is required by state law for all scrap metal transactions.
How do I dispose of old electronics or hazardous waste in Columbus, GA?
Columbus Public Works hosts periodic HHW and e-waste recycling events — including one in October 2026 — for items like paint, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and electronics not accepted at the regular Recycling & Sustainability Center. Call (706) 653-4000 or check columbusga.gov for upcoming event dates.