Coal Mountain Recycling Convenience Center - Forsyth County Government

Recycling Center in Cumming, Georgia

📍 3560 Settingdown Rd, Cumming, GA 30028
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About This Location

The Coal Mountain Recycling Convenience Center, operated by Forsyth County Government at 3560 Settingdown Road, gives county residents a free, one-stop drop-off for dozens of materials — from paper and plastics to tires and paint.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard (flattened boxes)
✓ Newspapers, office paper, magazines, and catalogs
✓ Glass food and beverage containers (clear, brown, green, blue)
✓ Aluminum and steel cans
✓ Scrap metal (liquids removed)
✓ Plastics #1 and #2 bottles and jugs
✓ Tires (Coal Mountain only) – fee applies
✓ Used motor oil
✓ Oil filters
✓ Antifreeze
✓ Cooking oil
✓ Latex and oil-based paint – fee applies
✓ Books, clothing, and shoes
✓ Eyeglasses and ink cartridges
✓ Batteries (household)
✓ Propane canisters
✓ Packaging and styrofoam via Hefty ReNew orange bag program
✓ Household trash (bagged) – fee applies

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Yard waste
✕ Hazardous liquid cleaners
✕ Mattresses
✕ Large furniture
✕ Loose (unbagged) styrofoam outside the Hefty ReNew program
✕ Commercial waste (household materials only)
✕ Electronics — accepted at Tolbert Street location only
✕ Non-residents' materials

Fees

  • Tires (no rim) — $3 each; limit 6 per week
  • Tires on rim — $15 each; no solid tires
  • Latex paint (≤1 qt) — $1
  • Latex paint (1 gal) — $3
  • Latex paint (2 gal) — $5
  • Latex paint (5 gal) — $10
  • Oil-based paint (1 pt) — $1
  • Oil-based paint (1 qt) — $2
  • Oil-based paint (1 gal) — $4
  • Oil-based paint (5 gal) — $15
  • Household trash (with recycling) — $0.50 per bag
  • Household trash (without recycling) — $1.00 per bag

Programs & events

  • Hefty ReNew Bag Program — Special orange bags required for film plastic packaging and styrofoam — available at participating retailers

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Forsyth County resident to use Coal Mountain Recycling Center?

Yes. The Coal Mountain Recycling Convenience Center is for <strong>Forsyth County residents only</strong>. Non-residents are not permitted to drop off materials.

Can I drop off tires at Coal Mountain?

Yes — Coal Mountain is the <strong>only</strong> Forsyth County convenience center that accepts tires. The fee is $3 per tire without a rim, or $15 per tire on the rim. Solid tires are not accepted, and the limit is 6 tires per week. <strong>Cash only.</strong>

Does Coal Mountain accept electronics?

Electronics are <strong>not</strong> accepted at Coal Mountain. Bring them to the <a href="/ga/cumming/tolbert-street-recycling-convenience-center-forsyth-county-government-ga-cumming/">Tolbert Street Recycling Convenience Center</a> at 351 Tolbert St, Cumming, which handles e-waste and TVs.

Is there a fee to drop off recyclables at Coal Mountain?

Most recycling is free. Fees apply for tires, paint (by container size), and bags of household trash. The center accepts cash only — no bills larger than $20.

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Contact & Location

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Address
3560 Settingdown Rd, Cumming, GA 30028
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Website
forsythco.com
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City / State
Cumming, Georgia

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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