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Franklin County Convenience Center

Trash and recyclables; pay before unloading, card or check

Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday to Friday8 a.m. to noon, then 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to noon
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

4542 Harrison Bridge Road, Carnesville, GA 30521

Get directionsCall the center: 706-384-2483

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

Sources: Franklin County: Center Locations, Hours & Fees; Franklin County: Solid Waste & Recycling; Franklin County: Public Works

Run by Franklin County Public Works.

What it takes

It’s the only place in Franklin County that takes tires and used motor oil.

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

Franklin County rules

  • 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.
  • 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.

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