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About This Location

Hall County Recycling Center — 1008 Chestnut St SE, Gainesville, GA 30501

What this location Accepts

✓ Corrugated cardboard
✓ Mixed paper (office paper, newspaper, magazines)
✓ Bound books
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Plastic containers
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Tin cans
✓ Electronics (e-waste)
✓ Clothing and textiles
✓ Used cooking oil (grease)
✓ Used motor oil
✓ Lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable batteries
✓ Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries
✓ Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries
✓ Small sealed lead-acid batteries

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

What they do not accept

✕ Bagged household garbage — use a Hall County compactor site
✕ Alkaline (single-use) batteries
✕ Hazardous household waste
✕ Yard waste / brush
✕ Commercial or industrial waste

Programs & events

  • Recycling Center Tours — Guided educational tours available for school groups and community organizations; schedule through Hall County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off old TVs or laptops at the Hall County Recycling Center?

Yes, electronics are accepted during staffed hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM at 1008 Chestnut St SE. The after-hours drop-off area in front of the building is for standard recyclables only.

Does Hall County Recycling Center take rechargeable batteries?

Yes — lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, and small sealed lead-acid rechargeable batteries are accepted. Standard single-use alkaline batteries are not.

Is there any time I can drop off recycling outside of weekday hours?

Yes. An unstaffed drop-off area in front of the Chestnut St facility is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for standard recyclables. The staffed interior is only open weekdays. For weekend trash and recycling, the <a href="/ga/gainesville/hall-county-trash-and-recycling-drop-off-ga-gainesville/">East Crescent Drive Compactor</a> is open Saturday and Sunday.

Does the Hall County Recycling Center charge fees?

No fees are charged for standard recyclable materials. The center is a free county service for the community.

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Contact & Location

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1008 Chestnut St SE, Gainesville, GA 30501
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Gainesville, Georgia

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed (24-hr drop-off area in front open)
Sunday Closed (24-hr drop-off area in front open)
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