Oconee County Sanitation Department
Recycling Center in Watkinsville, Georgia
About This Location
The Hwy 441 Recycling/Waste Convenience Center, run by the Oconee County Sanitation Department, sits at 2721 Macon Highway about one mile south of Farmington. It is a residents-only site: you must show proof of Oconee County residency to the attendant on entry. Alongside single-stream recyclables it also takes motor oil, car batteries, and scrap tires from passenger vehicles for a fee.
What Oconee County Sanitation Department (Hwy 441 Recycling/Waste Center) Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries · Tires · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
Fees
- Scrap tires — Fee applies (passenger vehicles only)
Access & restrictions
residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Use of the sanitation sites is limited to Oconee County citizens; proof of residency (vehicle registration, driver's license, or utility bill matching license) required on entry.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be an Oconee County resident to use this center?
Yes. Use of the sanitation/recycling sites is limited to Oconee County citizens, and you must show proof of residency to the attendant on entry — vehicle registration, a driver's license, or (for new residents) a utility bill matching your license.
Does the Macon Highway center recycle glass?
Yes. The Hwy 441 site accepts glass containers, which must be free of residue. This is notable because many Georgia curbside programs no longer take glass.
Can I drop off old tires here?
Yes, scrap tires from passenger vehicles are accepted for a fee at the Hwy 441 location. Contact the Sanitation Department at 706-769-3915 for current tire pricing.
What are the hours and which days is it open?
The 2721 Macon Highway site is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, and is closed Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Can I bring motor oil or a car battery?
Yes. The Hwy 441 location accepts used motor oil and car (lead-acid) batteries in addition to household recyclables.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.