Grass, leaves, branches and brush are composted into mulch and soil rather than landfilled. Many cities offer seasonal curbside yard-waste pickup plus drop-off sites that sell finished compost back to residents.

In Georgia we list 4 yard waste drop-off locations across 4 cities, with the most in Gordon, Greensboro, Madison and St Simons Island. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations in Georgia

Morgan County Landfill

📍Madison · 2480 Athens Hwy, Madison, GA 30650
📞+1 706-342-5075
🕐Today: 7 AM–4 PM
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St. Simons Recycling Drop-Off Center

📍St Simons Island · 100 Recycle Way, St Simons Island, GA 31522
📞+1 912-554-7111
🕐Today: 10 AM–3 PM
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Greene County Recycle Center

📍Greensboro · 1211 Meadow Crest Rd, Greensboro, GA 30642
📞+1 706-453-1182
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Wilkinson County Recycle Center

📍Gordon · Wilkinson County Recycle Center, Gordon-Mc Intyre Rd, Gordon, GA 31031
📞+1 478-628-1361
🕐Today: Closed
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Recycling Yard Waste in Georgia: What to Know

🍂 Leaves & grass
Often collected curbside in paper bags or carts during the growing season.
🌳 Branches & brush
Dropped at compost sites; some chip it into mulch you can take home.

How to Prepare Yard Waste

  • Keep yard waste free of plastic bags, rocks and trash — contamination ruins compost.
  • Bundle or cut branches to the length the site specifies.
  • Many sites sell finished compost and mulch back to residents cheaply.

Yard Waste Recycling FAQ — Georgia

Which Georgia cities have the most yard waste drop-off locations?

The most yard waste drop-offs are in Gordon (1), Greensboro (1), Madison (1) and St Simons Island (1). In total we list 4 locations across 4 Georgia cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle yard waste in Georgia?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Georgia directory. City compost sites and transfer stations are the usual options; many also offer seasonal curbside pickup. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off yard waste?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put yard waste in my curbside bin?

Usually no — yard waste typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all yard waste & compost locations by city, the full Georgia recycling directory, or yard waste recycling in New Jersey, North Carolina, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.