How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Fulton County
Take it to the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Atlanta). Cost: the first 20 pounds free for residents, counting paint, then 70 to 80 cents a pound. Limit: in original containers, under 5 gallons; no lab chemicals or unknown materials.
Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Atlanta)
By appointment only; open to residents and businesses
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Book an appointment online or at 404-600-6386 before you go.
- No cash: cards, Venmo, and Apple Pay only.
1110 Hill Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- The first 20 pounds free for residents, counting paint, then 70 to 80 cents a pound
- Limit
- In original containers, under 5 gallons; no lab chemicals or unknown materials
- Residency
- By appointment only; open to residents and businesses.
- CHaRM doesn’t take propane tanks.
- Roswell, Alpharetta, and Johns Creek hold household hazardous waste collections for their own residents (Alpharetta twice a year, Johns Creek each fall); each city posts its dates.
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.
Household hazardous waste in other counties
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