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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Polk County

Polk County doesn’t post where to take household hazardous waste. Call Polk County Public Works at 770-749-2132 before you go.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Georgia’s collection days

One-day drop-offs that counties hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:

  • 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.
  • Sat Nov. 14Floyd CountyRome-Floyd Recycling Center, Rome9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All Georgia collection days

From each county’s own page.

Household hazardous waste in other counties

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

Source: Polk County: Convenience centers

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