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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Forsyth County

Forsyth County’s convenience centers don’t take hazardous materials. Keep Forsyth County Beautiful and the county’s Recycling & Solid Waste Department hold a free drop-off for county residents twice a year; otherwise, dry out liquids with kitty litter, sawdust, or rags and put them in the trash.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Georgia’s collection days

One-day drop-offs that counties hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:

  • Sat Oct. 17Whitfield CountyDalton-Whitfield Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Dalton7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Sat Oct. 24Muscogee CountyColumbus Recycling and Sustainability Center, Columbus8 a.m. to noon
  • Sat Nov. 7Forsyth CountyFreedom Park Campus lot, Cumming9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All Georgia collection days

From each county’s own page.

Household hazardous waste in other counties

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

Sources: Forsyth County: Recycling convenience centers; Keep Forsyth County Beautiful: Household hazardous waste drop-off; Forsyth County: Recycling & Solid Waste

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