Recycle Center
Recycling Center in Cornelia, Georgia
About This Location
This Habersham County recycle center on Nicolon Drive in Cornelia is a drop-off site for everyday curbside-type recyclables. It accepts glass, aluminum cans, No. 1 and No. 2 plastic bottles and jugs, paper products and cardboard, open Monday through Saturday. Note that metal and electronics are no longer taken at the county recycling centers and must go to the landfill recycling area instead; mattresses and box springs also go to the landfill. It is a good stop for bottles, cans and paper, but not for appliances or e-waste.
What Habersham County Recycle Center (Cornelia) Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Metal and electronics are no longer accepted at Habersham County recycling centers; take those to the recycling area at the landfill.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · County drop-off recycling center for household recyclables.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recycle glass at the Cornelia recycle center?
Yes. Habersham County's recycle centers, including the Cornelia site on Nicolon Drive, accept clear, green and brown glass along with aluminum cans, No. 1 and No. 2 plastic bottles and jugs, paper and cardboard.
Does this center take metal or electronics?
No. Metal and electronics are no longer accepted at Habersham County recycling centers. You must take metal and e-waste to the recycling area at the county landfill, where electronics are dropped off at no charge.
What are the hours of the Cornelia recycle center?
The center is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is closed Sunday.
Where do I take an old mattress or TV?
Mattresses, box springs, and electronics such as TVs are not accepted at the recycle centers. Take mattresses and box springs to the landfill, and bring electronics to the landfill recycling area.
What kinds of plastic can I drop off?
The recycle centers accept No. 1 and No. 2 plastic bottles and jugs. Other plastic resin types are not listed as accepted, so keep drop-offs to standard bottles and jugs.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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