Old Atlanta Recycling Convenience Center- Forsyth County Government

Recycling Center in Suwanee, Georgia

📍 3678 Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
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About This Location

The Old Atlanta Recycling Convenience Center is one of Forsyth County's staffed drop-off sites, at 3678 Old Atlanta Road in Suwanee. It is open to Forsyth County residents only, Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most recycling is free - paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum and steel cans, #1 and #2 plastics, books, clothing, eyeglasses, motor oil, cooking oil and batteries - while bagged household trash costs a small per-bag fee. Payment is cash only, and the county does not take bills larger than $20.

What Old Atlanta Recycling Convenience Center - Forsyth County Government Accepts

✓ Paper
✓ Cardboard (Clean, grease-free)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (Food and beverage containers only)
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Steel cans
✓ Plastics #1 and #2
✓ Books
✓ Clothing
✓ Eyeglasses
✓ Motor oil
✓ Cooking oil
✓ Batteries

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

What they do not accept

✕ Yard waste
✕ Hazardous materials
✕ Mattresses
✕ Furniture
✕ Styrofoam in recycling
✕ Non-container glass

Only clean container glass (bottles and jars) is accepted - no ceramics, dishes, drinking glasses, light bulbs, mirrors, Pyrex or window glass. Trash items must fit in a 32-gallon bag except specified large metal items and electronics.

Fees

  • Trash bag (when recycling is also dropped off) — $0.50 per bag
  • Trash bag (non-recycling customers) — $1 per bag
  • Additional trash bags beyond 5 per day — $2 each
  • Recycling — Mostly free (paint, electronics and tires have specific fees)

Access & restrictions

residents-only · Walk-in (no appointment) · For Forsyth County residents only. Payment is cash only; no bill larger than $20.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a Forsyth County resident to use the Old Atlanta center?

Yes. The Forsyth County recycling convenience centers, including Old Atlanta Road, are for Forsyth County residents only.

What does it cost to drop off trash and recycling?

Most recycling is free. Trash is $0.50 per bag if you also bring recycling, or $1 per bag otherwise; bags beyond five per day are $2 each. Paint, electronics and tires carry specific fees. Payment is cash only, no bills larger than $20.

What glass can I recycle here?

Only clean glass food and beverage containers (bottles and jars). Ceramics, dishes, drinking glasses, light bulbs, mirrors, Pyrex and window glass are not accepted.

What are the hours?

The center is open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is closed Sundays and holidays.

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Contact & Location

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Address
3678 Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
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Website
forsythco.com
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City / State
Suwanee, Georgia

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM-5 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM-5 PM
Friday 7:30 AM-5 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM-5 PM
Sunday Closed

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