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Dawson County Recycling Center

Free recycling for Dawson County residents

Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday to Saturday7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

946 Burt Creek Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534

From downtown Dawsonville, take Shoal Creek Road 0.5 mile, turn right on Burt Creek Road, and go 0.75 mile

Get directionsCall the county office: Dawson County Public Works, 706-344-3500

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Dawson County Public Works at 706-344-3500.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 21, 2026.

Sources: Dawson County: Recycling Center and Transfer Station fee schedule; Dawson County: Solid Waste & Recycling

Run by Dawson County Public Works.

What it takes

It’s the only place in Dawson County that takes used motor oil and some batteries. The Dawson County Transfer Station takes tires, mattresses, and some electronics.

Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.

Dawson County rules

  • The transfer station and recycling center are for Dawson County residents only: bring ID, or you’ll be turned away. Cash only, and no commercial trash. Bag household garbage and unload it by hand into the bins; loads may be searched. For questions, call 706-344-3500, extension 50006.
  • Recycling is free: plastics #1 and #2, aluminum cans, flattened corrugated cardboard, motor oil, and car batteries, separated before you arrive.
  • Neither takes hazardous or liquid waste, refrigerators, freezers, or air conditioners with refrigerant, paint, yard waste or debris, propane tanks, or animals.

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