Columbus Recycling & Sustainability Center

Name: Columbus Recycling & Sustainability Center
Address: 8001 Pine Grove Way, Columbus, Columbus, GA, US
Telephone: +1 706-225-4508

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About This Location

The Columbus Recycling & Sustainability Center is the city's LEED-certified single-stream recycling facility at Pine Grove Way, open free to Muscogee County residents Monday through Friday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Plastics #1 through #7 (rinsed and clean)

✓ Cardboard (flattened)

✓ Paper — all types: envelopes, magazines, junk mail

✓ Aluminum cans and aluminum foil (rinsed and clean)

✓ Steel cans (rinsed and clean)

Related recycling guides: Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags (tanglers)

✕ Lights, cords, and other tanglers

✕ Medical needles / sharps

✕ Batteries

✕ Styrofoam

✕ Toys

✕ Car parts and tires

✕ Wax-coated containers

✕ Glass

✕ Wrapping paper

Programs & events

Free Public Tours — Tours of the LEED-certified production facility available for schools, community groups, and the general public. Call to schedule.
Education Center — On-site recycling education center open to the public during facility hours.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Columbus Recycling & Sustainability Center accept glass bottles?

No — glass is not accepted in the single-stream program at the Pine Grove Way facility. Check with Columbus Public Works at (706) 653-4000 for alternative glass disposal options.

Is there a fee to drop off recyclables at the Columbus Recycling Center?

Drop-off is free for residents. The facility is a city-operated public recycling center under Columbus Consolidated Government.

What plastics does Columbus Recycling accept?

The facility accepts all plastics numbered #1 through #7, as long as they are rinsed clean. Plastic bags are not accepted — they tangle the sorting equipment.

Can I schedule a tour of the Columbus Recycling & Sustainability Center?

Yes — free tours are available for schools, community groups, and the public. Contact the center at (706) 225-4508 or the Citizens Service Center at (706) 653-4000 to schedule.

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