Recycling Centers in Cordele, GA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Cordele, Georgia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Cordele 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 Cordele: A Local Guide
Cordele sits at the heart of Crisp County in south-central Georgia, and its recycling landscape is dominated by industrial and commercial operations rather than public drop-off facilities. Residents looking to recycle household materials have fewer walk-in options here than in larger metro areas, but understanding what each local facility actually does helps avoid a wasted trip.
The Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) facility at 1013 W 11th Ave is one of the most significant recycling operations in Cordele — a large-scale industrial plant that recycles post-consumer and post-industrial HDPE and polypropylene plastic. ADS announced a $30 million expansion of the Cordele site in January 2025, cementing it as a major North American plastics recycler. However, it is not open to the public for household drop-off; it sources material through commercial and municipal contracts.
Synergy Solutions Crisp County at 155 Landfill Road operates a 52-acre waste processing and cellulosic ethanol complex. Synergy converts unsalable sugar-based beverages — beer, soft drinks, spirits, molasses — into fuel-grade ethanol and handles municipal solid waste sorting. Like ADS, this is a commercial and institutional facility without public drop-off access. Businesses and distributors with expired beverage inventories can contact Synergy at (229) 273-2770.
Scrap Partners at 140 Drayton Lane was a scrap metal buyer accepting aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel, but multiple directories list this location as permanently closed as of 2025. Residents should call (229) 273-4595 to verify before visiting, or contact Hubbard Iron & Metal — another Cordele scrap yard — as an alternative.
For everyday household recycling, Crisp County residents can use the county's solid waste program. The Crisp County Recycling drop-off at 502 South 2nd Street handles standard curbside-stream materials. For state-level recycling guidance, visit the Georgia recycling page. Neighboring cities with recycling services include Albany, Americus, and Valdosta.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Cordele
Where can Cordele residents drop off household recyclables?
The Crisp County Solid Waste drop-off at 502 South 2nd Street, Cordele is the primary option for residents. The large industrial facilities in town (ADS, Synergy Solutions) are commercial-only and not open to the public. See the Georgia recycling page for additional options.
Is there a scrap metal recycling yard open in Cordele, GA?
Scrap Partners at 140 Drayton Lane is listed as permanently closed by multiple directories. Hubbard Iron & Metal is another Cordele option — call ahead to confirm current hours and accepted metals before visiting.
What does the Advanced Drainage Systems plant in Cordele recycle?
ADS in Cordele recycles post-consumer and post-industrial HDPE and polypropylene (PP) plastic at an industrial scale. It is not a public drop-off; it partners with municipalities and manufacturers to source bulk material.
Can businesses dispose of expired beverages or liquid waste in Cordele?
Yes. Synergy Solutions Crisp County at 155 Landfill Road accepts expired beer, soft drinks, spirits, molasses, and bulk liquid waste from commercial accounts, converting it to cellulosic ethanol with zero landfill. Contact them at (229) 273-2770.