Dade County Recycling Center (Scales Open Until 4:30 Pm)

Recycling Center in Trenton, Georgia

📍 974 Sunset Dr, Trenton, GA 30752
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About This Location

The Dade County Recycling Center and Waste Transfer Station in Trenton, Georgia accepts both household garbage and recyclables. Dade County residents with a valid county car tag can drop off up to eight bags of trash per day for free, and everyone is encouraged to bring unlimited recyclables. Larger truckloads of garbage are weighed on the scales and priced by the ton. The site is open Tuesday through Saturday, with the scales for by-the-ton loads closing earlier in the afternoon.

What Dade County Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Household garbage / trash (Residents with valid county car tag: up to 8 bags/day free)
✓ Recyclables (unlimited) (Residents encouraged to bring unlimited amounts)
✓ Metals (aluminum cans, steel cans, metal paint cans)
✓ Paper (cardboard, newspaper, mixed paper, cardstock)
✓ Plastics #1 and #2 (bottles and jugs)
✓ Glass containers
✓ Motor oil containers / automotive items

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

Fees

  • Household trash - residents with county car tag — Free (up to 8 bags per day)
  • Truckloads of garbage/refuse (scales) — Priced by the ton

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Free trash disposal (up to 8 bags/day) requires a valid Dade County car tag. Scales for by-the-ton loads close earlier (listings cite 4:00-4:30 PM) than the 6 PM site close.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is trash disposal free at the Dade County Recycling Center?

Yes, for residents. Dade County residents with a valid county car tag can drop off up to eight bags of trash or garbage per day at no charge. Larger truckloads are weighed and priced by the ton.

What recyclables does the Dade County center accept?

Listings for the site cite metals (aluminum, steel, and metal paint cans), paper (cardboard, newspaper, mixed paper), plastics #1 and #2 bottles and jugs, glass containers, and motor-oil containers. Residents may bring unlimited recyclables.

What are the hours, and when do the scales close?

The center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM. The scales for by-the-ton loads close earlier in the afternoon (listings cite around 4:00-4:30 PM), which is reflected in the facility's name.

Do I need proof of residency to use the free trash disposal?

Yes. Free disposal requires a valid Dade County car tag, which serves as proof of county residency.

Where is the Dade County Recycling Center located?

It is on Sunset Drive in Trenton, GA 30752. Call (706) 657-2776 for details on specific accepted materials.

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Recycling Centers Near Trenton

Contact & Location

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974 Sunset Dr, Trenton, GA 30752
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City / State
Trenton, Georgia

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8 AM-6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-6 PM
Thursday 8 AM-6 PM
Friday 8 AM-6 PM
Saturday 8 AM-6 PM
Sunday Closed

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