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Athens-Clarke County Recycling Facility

Single-stream recyclables, loose

Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday to SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

699 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, GA

Get directionsCall the county office: Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department, 706-613-3501

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department at 706-613-3501.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 17, 2026.

Source: Athens-Clarke County: Recycling drop-off sites

Run by Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department.

Clarke County rules

  • Recycling drop-off sites for loose, unbagged single-stream recyclables are open around the clock at Winterville (126 Harris Lane, behind the fire department maintenance building), Jail Road (3035 Jail Road, past the tag office), Fire Station 2 (265 Cleveland Road), Fire Station 9 (1626 Danielsville Road), Fleet Management (225 Newton Bridge Road), and Fire Station 8 (3955 Jefferson Road). The landfill and CHaRM take them during their hours.
  • Athens-Clarke County’s garbage customers can have up to five bulky items (furniture, mattresses, appliances, large electronics) picked up at the curb four times a year at no charge; request a date online or at 706-613-3501, option 7.

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