Oak Hill Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Covington, Georgia
About This Location
Oak Hill Recycling Center is one of Newton County's convenience and recycling centers in Covington, Georgia, where county residents drop off household garbage, bulk waste, and recyclables. Entry requires a current vehicle hang tag, which costs $185 per year and can be bought online, by mail, or in person at the county's Hangtag Office. The center is for residential use only; commercial waste is not accepted.
What Oak Hill Recycling Center Accepts
What they do not accept
For residential use only; commercial waste is not accepted.
Fees
- Annual vehicle hang tag (required to enter) — $185 per year
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Residents must display a current vehicle hang tag to enter. Tags are sold online, by mail, or in person at the Newton County Hangtag Office, Cousins Center, 8134 Geiger Street, Suite 7, Covington. Residential use only.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a hang tag to use the Oak Hill recycling center?
Yes. Newton County requires a current vehicle hang tag to enter its convenience and recycling centers; the annual tag costs $185.
Where do I buy a Newton County hang tag?
Hang tags are sold online, by mail, or in person at the Newton County Hangtag Office at the Cousins Center, 8134 Geiger Street, Suite 7, Covington.
What can I drop off at the Oak Hill center?
You can drop off household garbage, bulk waste, and recyclables for residential use; commercial waste is not accepted.
Can you get money for aluminum cans or scrap metal here?
No. This is a county drop-off center, not a buy-back or redemption center, so it does not pay for aluminum cans or scrap metal; for cash you would need a private scrap-metal buyer.
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