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About This Location

Chatham County's Resource Conservation & Recycling Education Center at 1321 Eisenhower Drive offers Savannah-area residents free drop-off of sorted recyclables — including electronics and soft plastics — Tuesday through Saturday with on-site staff assistance.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard
✓ Paper
✓ Hard plastics — types 1 and 2
✓ Soft plastics (bags, film)
✓ Aluminum scrap
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Electronics (phones, tablets, computers, monitors, flat-screen TVs, printers, rechargeable batteries, ink/toner cartridges, cords)
✓ Cooking oil — up to 4 gallons per visit
✓ Motor oil — up to 4 gallons per visit
✓ Shoes (paired, usable, no holes or water damage) — ShoeBox program

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Glass
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Construction and demolition debris
✕ Land-clearing materials
✕ Dead animals
✕ Household hazardous waste (toxic, poison, corrosive, flammable, combustible, or irritant-labeled products)

Programs & events

  • ShoeBox Recycling Program — Accepts all paired men's, women's, and children's shoes that are still usable (no holes in soles, no water damage or mildew). Shoes are collected for global reuse to reduce landfill waste.
  • Hard 2 Recycle Days — Periodic events (most recently February 2026) accepting e-waste, plastics #5–7, corks, batteries, eyeglasses, and tires. Free tire recycling (up to 4 passenger tires) has been offered at these events.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Chatham County Recycling Center accept electronics for free?

Yes. Phones, tablets, computers, monitors, flat-screen TVs, printers, rechargeable batteries, ink/toner cartridges, and cords/cables are all accepted at no cost during regular drop-off hours (Tue–Sat 8:30 AM–5 PM).

Can I drop off glass or styrofoam at the Eisenhower Drive center?

No. Glass and styrofoam are not accepted at this facility. Check the county's Hard 2 Recycle resource page or Earth911.com for the nearest alternatives.

Do I need to be a Chatham County resident to use the drop-off center?

The facility is operated by Chatham County and is primarily designed for residential loads. No residency ID check has been stated, but the county staff inspect all loads and can reject commercial or unsuitable materials.

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Contact & Location

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1321 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
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City / State
Savannah, Georgia

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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