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About This Location

Newton County's Piper Road Convenience Center at 10545 Highway 36 gives residents a drive-up location to drop off household trash, bulky items, and recyclables Tuesday through Saturday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Household garbage (up to ten 32-gallon bags per week)
✓ Bulk waste – items fitting in a pickup truck bed (limbs under 6 inches diameter, under 6 feet long)
✓ One large bulky item per month (mattress, sofa, etc.)
✓ Recyclables – plastic containers, aluminum and tin cans, newspaper and magazines

Related recycling guides: Mattresses · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Paint
✕ Batteries
✕ Oil
✕ Tires
✕ Animal carcasses
✕ Hazardous chemicals
✕ Commercial or business waste
✕ Tree limbs over 6 inches in diameter or over 6 feet long
✕ Trailers larger than 5x6 feet

Fees

  • Annual vehicle hang tag — $185 per vehicle (July 1 – June 30)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a hang tag every time I use the Piper Road Convenience Center?

Yes. A Newton County vehicle hang tag must be displayed on your vehicle on every visit. Tags cost $185 per vehicle per year and are available online, by mail, or in person at the Hangtag Office on Geiger Street in Covington.

Can I drop off paint, batteries, or used oil at Piper Road?

No. Paint, batteries, oil, tires, and hazardous chemicals are not accepted at Newton County convenience centers. Contact Newton County Solid Waste or the Georgia Environmental Protection Division for HHW disposal options.

How much trash can I bring each week?

Up to ten 32-gallon bags of household trash per week. Bulk items must fit within the bed of a standard pickup truck; trailers larger than 5x6 feet are not allowed.

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Contact & Location

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Address
10545 GA-36, Covington, GA 30014
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City / State
Covington, Georgia

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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