Mcduffie Recycling
Recycling Center in Thomson, Georgia
About This Location
McDuffie Recycling at 863 Augusta Rd in Thomson is the city/county drop-off recycling center for Thomson and McDuffie County residents. It accepts aluminum cans, cardboard, mixed paper (newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, junk mail and bagged shredded paper), glass bottles and jars, and certain plastics such as milk jugs and drink bottles. Any city or county resident may drop off recyclables during normal weekday hours, and larger containers outside the fenced area allow weekend drop-offs.
What McDuffie Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Only aluminum cans are taken (not steel/tin or aerosol cans), and plastics are limited to white, clear or green bottles and jugs. Other colors/types of plastic may not be accepted — sort before you go.
Access & restrictions
residents-only · Walk-in (no appointment) · Any City of Thomson or McDuffie County resident may drop off recyclables during normal business hours; larger containers outside the fenced area allow weekend drop-offs.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get money for recycling cans here?
No. McDuffie Recycling is a free municipal drop-off, not a scrap buyer, so it does not pay cash for cans. For paid aluminum, you would need a scrap-metal yard. This center accepts aluminum cans at no cost but does not buy them.
What cans and plastics are accepted?
Only aluminum cans are accepted — not steel, tin or aerosol cans. Plastics are limited to white, clear or green bottles and jugs like milk jugs and water/drink bottles.
Do I have to be a Thomson or McDuffie County resident?
The center is for city and county residents. Any city or county resident may drop off recyclables during normal business hours.
What are the hours, and can I drop off on weekends?
Listings show weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Larger containers are positioned outside the fenced area for weekend drop-offs. Call 706-595-0176 to confirm.
What paper can I bring?
Newspaper with inserts, magazines, catalogs, phone books, printer paper, junk mail and bagged shredded paper, plus flattened cardboard.
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