If you live in Douglas 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 Douglas: A Local Guide

Douglas is the county seat of Coffee County in South Georgia, and the city's main active scrap metal recycling option is Jewell Recycling, LLC at 555 1st Avenue South. The yard buys copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, and steel from walk-in customers and also accepts junk vehicles — with 24-hour towing available for those who can't drive a vehicle in themselves. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; the gate closes 15 minutes before posted closing time, so arriving early matters. No appointment is required for standard scrap drop-offs.

The other listing in Douglas, Georgia Metals at 300 Richey Lane, is permanently closed — the address is now occupied by Fatboy Fabrication & Welding. Residents who remember visiting that yard should head to Jewell Recycling on 1st Avenue South instead. For general household recyclables, Coffee County Solid Waste operates a transfer station and landfill on Landfill Road in Douglas for items not accepted at scrap yards. Nearby cities with recycling facilities include Tifton, Waycross, Baxley, and Valdosta.

All Recycling Centers in Douglas

Jewell Recycling

📍 555 1st Ave S, Douglas, GA 31533
📞 +1 912-383-7176
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Georgia Metals

📍 300 Richey Ln, Douglas, GA 31535
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Douglas

Where can I sell scrap metal in Douglas, GA?

Jewell Recycling at 555 1st Ave S, Douglas is the active scrap buyer in Coffee County. They purchase copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, and steel — walk-ins welcome Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM, Fri 9 AM–4 PM. Call (912) 383-7176 for current metal prices.

Is Georgia Metals on Richey Lane in Douglas still open?

No — Georgia Metals at 300 Richey Ln is permanently closed. The site is now occupied by a different business. Jewell Recycling on 1st Ave S is the working scrap metal alternative in Douglas.

Does any recycler in Douglas, GA pick up junk cars?

Yes. Jewell Recycling at 555 1st Ave S offers 24-hour towing to pick up junk vehicles. You can also drive a vehicle directly to the yard during business hours. Call (912) 383-7176 to arrange a tow.

Where does Douglas, GA handle household recyclables like cardboard and plastic?

Coffee County Solid Waste operates a landfill and transfer station at 1219 Landfill Rd, Douglas for general solid waste. For scrap metal and junk vehicles, Jewell Recycling is the local option. Other South Georgia recycling resources are available in Tifton and Waycross.