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How to get rid of old paint in Jackson County

Take it to the Jackson County Transfer Station. Cost: latex $1 to $15 a container; oil-based $1 to $20; spray paint $1.50.

Jackson County Transfer Station

Pay as you throw: by the bag, the item, or the ton

Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

100 Landfill Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549

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

Sources: Jackson County: Solid Waste; Jackson County: Hours of operation and holiday schedule; Jackson County: Disposal fees

Rules for paint

Fee
Latex $1 to $15 a container; oil-based $1 to $20; spray paint $1.50
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • For recycling. Latex: $1 a pint or quart, $3 a gallon, $6 for 2 gallons, $15 for 5 gallons. Oil-based: $1 a pint, $1.50 a quart, $4 a gallon, $20 for 5 gallons.
  • You can also let leftover paint dry out (kitty litter, sand, or sawdust speeds it up) and put the dry paint and cans in the garbage.

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