Franklin County convenience centers and dump hours

Northeast Georgia, on Eastern time

This page covers the Franklin County Convenience Center and two recycling centers. Each one’s hours are posted below, with the rules that apply.

Before you go

All three centers recycle #1 and #2 plastics, cardboard, and aluminum and tin cans; Carnesville and Royston take scrap metal, and Carnesville takes used oil. No paper, batteries, paint cans, motor oil containers, brush or trees, or boats.

At the Carnesville convenience center, pay before you unload, by card or check with ID; no cash. For Franklin County residents, trash bags are 5 for $5 (others pay $10); a truck bed or single-axle trailer load is $45 ($100 for others), a single-axle box truck $65 ($130), and a double-axle trailer $150 ($300). It takes animals under 200 pounds for $35 ($70). Fees took effect Aug. 11, 2026.

Trash and recyclables; pay before unloading, card or check

4542 Harrison Bridge Road, Carnesville, GA 30521

Recyclables only: #1 and #2 plastics, cardboard, and cans

Hours are in Eastern time.
Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
Franklin County’s centers page says the Lavonia center closes at 12:30 p.m.; its Public Works page says noon.

33 Allen Farm Road, Lavonia, GA 30553

Recyclables and scrap metal

781 Bowers Street, Royston, GA 30662

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

All 3 sources for Franklin County

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