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About This Location

Columbia County Recycling at 3 Dolphin Way in Evans is one of the county's drop-off recycling centers, taking everyday curbside-style recyclables along with some bulkier items. Residents can bring aluminum and steel food/beverage cans and foil, cardboard, glass, and plastics, and the county also accepts appliances and certain batteries, including lithium-ion rechargeable and lead-acid. Appliances containing freon, such as refrigerators and air conditioners, carry a small recycling fee. Call 706-868-3352 to confirm current hours and what each item requires.

What Columbia County Recycling (Evans) Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans and foil
✓ Steel / food cans
✓ Appliances (Freon appliances carry a recycling fee)
✓ Batteries (lithium-ion rechargeable and lead-acid)
✓ Air conditioners ($10 recycling fee (freon))

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances

What they do not accept

Columbia County maintains a material-by-material list; not every plastic, glass or electronic item is accepted. Check the county's Recycling Quick Guide or call 706-868-3352 to confirm a specific item before hauling it.

Fees

  • Air conditioner / freon appliance — $10 recycling fee per unit
  • Refrigerator / freon appliance — $10 recycling fee per unit

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · County-run recycling drop-off. Most curbside recyclables are free; freon-bearing appliances carry a $10 fee. Confirm item-specific rules on the county Quick Guide.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee to recycle at Columbia County Recycling?

Most curbside-style recyclables are free, but appliances that contain freon, such as air conditioners and refrigerators, carry a recycling fee of about $10 per unit.

Can I recycle old refrigerators and air conditioners here?

Yes. The county accepts appliances, including freon units like refrigerators and air conditioners, which carry a $10 recycling fee each.

What batteries can I drop off?

The county lists lithium-ion rechargeable and lead-acid batteries among accepted items. Confirm other battery types on the county's Recycling Quick Guide.

What are the hours at the Evans location?

Published hours vary between listings, so we are not stating them here to avoid giving you the wrong time. Call 706-868-3352 or check the Columbia County website before you go.

Do they take every kind of plastic and glass?

Not necessarily. Columbia County uses an item-by-item accepted list; use the county's Recycling Quick Guide or call ahead to confirm a specific plastic, glass or electronic item.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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3 Dolphin Way, Evans, GA 30809
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City / State
Evans, Georgia

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed