Recycling Centers in Gainesville, GA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Gainesville, Georgia. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Gainesville 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 Gainesville: A Local Guide
Gainesville, Georgia is the county seat of Hall County and home to two distinct Hall County-operated recycling and waste drop-off facilities — each serving a different purpose and different schedule.
The Hall County Recycling Center at 1008 Chestnut St SE is the county's dedicated recycling facility. It accepts the widest range of materials: corrugated cardboard, mixed paper (newspaper, magazines, office paper, books), glass bottles and jars, plastics, aluminum and tin cans, electronics, clothing and textiles, used cooking oil, used motor oil, and portable rechargeable batteries (lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, and small sealed lead-acid). The staffed facility is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. A 24-hour unstaffed drop-off area in front of the building accepts standard recyclables any time of day, any day of the year — a standout convenience for after-hours recycling in Northeast Georgia. The center also offers guided tours for school and community groups.
The Hall County Trash and Recycling Drop-Off at 269-299 E Crescent Dr is a county compactor site for household trash and basic recyclables. It accepts bagged garbage along with cardboard, paper, glass, plastics, aluminum, tin cans, used motor oil, and textiles. Unlike the Chestnut Street facility, it does not accept electronics. It is open seven days a week — Monday through Saturday 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM — making it the go-to site for weekend disposal. Both facilities are restricted to Hall County residents only.
Gainesville is in Hall County, which borders White, Habersham, Banks, Jackson, Barrow, Gwinnett, and Forsyth counties. Residents elsewhere in Northeast Georgia can explore options in Athens, Cumming, or Lawrenceville. For hazardous household waste events, check hallcounty.org/349 for current special materials programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Gainesville
Can I drop off old computers or TVs in Gainesville, GA?
Yes — the Hall County Recycling Center at 1008 Chestnut St SE accepts electronics Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Hall County residents only; do not bring electronics to the East Crescent Drive compactor site, which does not accept them.
Is there a recycling drop-off in Gainesville open on weekends?
Yes. The East Crescent Drive Compactor at 269-299 E Crescent Dr is open Monday–Saturday 7:30 AM–6:30 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM–6:00 PM. It accepts household trash, cardboard, glass, plastics, cans, and used motor oil. Hall County residents only.
Does Hall County charge fees to drop off recyclables in Gainesville?
No fees are charged at either the Hall County Recycling Center or the East Crescent Drive Compactor for standard recyclables and household trash. Both are free county services for Hall County residents.
Can I drop off used cooking oil in Gainesville?
Yes. Both used cooking oil (grease) and used motor oil are accepted at the Hall County Recycling Center at 1008 Chestnut St SE during weekday staffed hours (Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM). The East Crescent Drive compactor also accepts used motor oil.