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Lumpkin County Transfer Station

Charged by the bag or the ton; cash and local checks only

Hours
Monday to Saturday8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
  • Last weigh-in at 4:15 p.m.

490 Barlow Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533

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

Source: Lumpkin County: Solid Waste and Recycling

Run by Lumpkin County Public Works.

What it takes

It’s the only place in Lumpkin County that takes mattresses.

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

Lumpkin County rules

  • Everyone stops at the scale house first. Bagged garbage is $1 a small bag (15 pounds or less) or $2 a large bag (20 pounds or more), paid at the scale house and left at the recycling area. Other loads are $60 a ton, with a $15 minimum for 500 pounds or less, plus $5 for each bulk item such as a mattress or furniture. Cash and local checks only.

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