Atlanta Trash Dump, Transfer Stations & Landfills

Compare Atlanta dump, landfill, transfer station, and recycling drop-off options with fees, hours, resident rules, and accepted materials.

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Recycling

Atlanta Recycles Day at Greenbriar Mall

2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

Accepts: Tires, Paper shredding, Single-stream recycling

Verified 2026-03-01

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Hazardous

CHaRM Atlanta

1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

Accepts: Paint, Chemicals, Batteries

Verified 2026-03-01

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Hazardous

CHaRM DeKalb

1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032

Accepts: Paint, Chemicals, Batteries

Verified 2026-03-01

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Transfer

Merk Miles Transfer Station

3220 Merk Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30336

Accepts: Household garbage, Yard trimmings, Recycling drop-off

Verified 2026-03-01

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Landfill

Seminole Road Landfill

4203 Clevemont Rd, Ellenwood, GA 30294

Accepts: Home-generated refuse, Yard trimmings, Building materials

Verified 2026-03-01

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Transfer

Central Transfer Station

3720 Leroy Scott Dr, Decatur, GA 30032

Accepts: Municipal solid waste from commercial collection vehicles, Yard trimmings from commercial collection vehicles

Verified 2026-03-01

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Transfer

North Transfer Station

2784 Woodwin Rd, Doraville, GA 30360

Accepts: Municipal solid waste from commercial collection vehicles, Yard trimmings from commercial collection vehicles

Verified 2026-03-01

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Recycling

Roswell Recycling Center

11570 Maxwell Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Accepts: Aluminum cans, Plastic bottles, Cardboard

Verified 2026-03-01

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Transfer

Roswell Transfer Station

11570 Maxwell Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Accepts: Non-construction disposal loads, Construction materials from Roswell residents, Self-haul household waste

Verified 2026-03-01

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Recycling

Smyrna Recycling Center

95 Lake Dr, Smyrna, GA 30080

Accepts: Paper and cardboard, Glass, Metal

Verified 2026-03-01

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Recycling

Keep North Fulton Beautiful Recycling Center

470 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Accepts: Plastic #1 and #2, Aluminum cans, Paper

Verified 2026-03-01

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Looking for a dump, landfill, transfer station, or recycling drop-off near this city? JunkScout lists nearby disposal and drop-off locations with hours, rules, and accepted materials when available.

Where can I dump trash in Atlanta today?

Most areas have a mix of public drop-off centers, private landfills, and transfer stations. The right choice depends on what you’re hauling - furniture, household trash, construction debris, brush, or recyclables. Use the listings above to confirm what’s accepted before you drive out.

Where can I recycle or drop off specialty items in Atlanta?

Atlanta-area residents use a mix of city events, CHaRM sites, county facilities, and municipal recycling centers depending on the material. Always confirm residency rules, accepted items, and current fees before visiting.

Atlanta transfer stations and recycling centers: what they accept

Commonly accepted items include furniture, yard waste, brush, construction debris (C&D), appliances (sometimes restricted), and mixed recyclables. Some facilities accept only certain materials or require loads to be separated.

Atlanta landfill and transfer station fees, hours, and rules

Disposal rules vary by site. Some facilities are resident-only and require ID or proof of address. Others charge based on load size, weight, or material type. Hours can change seasonally - always check the facility’s website or call ahead when possible.

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About dumping in this city

ID

Resident rules vary

Some public facilities require proof of residency. Call ahead if unsure.

C&D

Construction debris

C&D may be accepted only at certain sites or for a fee.

Call

Always confirm

Hours and accepted materials change. Check the facility’s site or call first.

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