Morgan County Landfill

Recycling Center in Madison, Georgia

📍 2480 Athens Hwy, Madison, GA 30650
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📞 +1 706-342-5075 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The Morgan County transfer station sits at 2480 Athens Hwy (US 441 N) in Madison and pairs with an on-site inert landfill where residents can drop yard debris, tree limbs and other organic material. In 2024 the county added an attended recycling center at the same address that takes cardboard, glass, #1 and #2 plastic, and aluminum cans. The transfer station accepts most household disposal; a second county recycling site operates at 2240 Newborn Rd on the same schedule.

What Morgan County Landfill & Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Cardboard (At the on-site recycling center)
✓ Glass (At the on-site recycling center)
✓ Plastic #1 and #2 (At the on-site recycling center)
✓ Aluminum cans (At the on-site recycling center)
✓ Yard debris and tree limbs (Accepted at the inert landfill co-located at the transfer station)
✓ Household disposal / general waste (Transfer station accepts most items for disposal)

Related recycling guides: Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

The recycling center accepts only cardboard, glass, #1/#2 plastic and aluminum cans; other plastics, mixed paper and e-waste are not listed as accepted at the recycling drop-off.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · County transfer station, inert landfill and recycling drop-off serving Morgan County residents; an attendant is on site at the recycling center. Transfer-station last load accepted 3:45 PM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at the Morgan County recycling center in Madison?

The attended recycling center at 2480 Athens Hwy takes cardboard, glass, #1 and #2 plastic, and aluminum cans. Other materials are not listed as accepted at the recycling drop-off.

What are the transfer station hours?

The transfer station is open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last load at 3:45 PM) and the first Saturday of each month from 7:00 AM to noon.

Where can I take yard debris and tree limbs?

An inert landfill is co-located at the transfer station at 2480 Athens Hwy and gives residents a place to dispose of yard debris, tree limbs and other organic material.

Is there another recycling drop-off in Morgan County?

Yes. Besides the Athens Hwy site, the county operates a recycling facility at 2240 Newborn Rd that runs on the same hours.

What fees does the Morgan County Landfill charge?

We were unable to verify the current tipping or disposal fee schedule from an official source. Contact the Sanitation Department at 706-342-5075 to confirm charges before hauling.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2480 Athens Hwy, Madison, GA 30650
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City / State
Madison, Georgia

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-4 PM
Thursday 7 AM-4 PM
Friday 7 AM-4 PM
Saturday 7 AM-12 PM (first Saturday of month)
Sunday Closed

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