Question 1

How many recycling centers are in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

RecycleFind lists 168 recycling centers across 79 cities in Georgia. The most coverage is in Atlanta (14 centers), Cartersville (9 centers), Athens (8 centers). Browse any city above to see facilities with hours, accepted materials, and directions.

Question 2

What materials can I recycle in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Centers listed in Georgia most commonly handle recycling center, drop-off, convenience-center, recycling, Used Auto Parts. Acceptance varies by location, so open a specific listing to confirm what each facility takes. For prep tips and current values, see our material guides and the live scrap metal prices on RecycleFind.

Question 3

Where can I recycle electronics in Atlanta, Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Atlanta has several of the Georgia centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the Atlanta page above to see which facilities list electronics, then check our electronics recycling guide for what is accepted and how to wipe your data first. Many drop-off sites also take batteries and small appliances.

Question 4

Where can I recycle scrap metal in Cartersville, Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Scrap yards and recycling centers in Cartersville typically buy metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and brass. Call ahead to confirm accepted metals, and bring clean, sorted material plus ID for the best payout. Check current scrap metal prices on RecycleFind before you go so you know what your load is worth.

Question 5

Best-rated recycling centers in Athens, Georgia?

Accepted Answer

The strongest centers in Athens combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each Athens listing above shows ratings, accepted materials, and contact details so you can compare facilities side by side and pick the closest one that takes what you need.

Question 6

Does Georgia have a bottle deposit program?

Accepted Answer

This state does not currently have a statewide bottle deposit program, but recycling bottles and cans is still valuable. Either way, local recycling centers and scrap yards in Georgia accept aluminum cans and many take glass and plastic bottles, so recycling them still reduces waste and can earn a small payout at metal facilities.

Recycling centers in Georgia

Cities with recycling centers in Georgia

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Acworth

Adairsville

Albany

Alma

Alpharetta

Athens

Atlanta

Augusta

Bainbridge

Bowdon

Calhoun

Canon

Carnesville

Carrollton

Cartersville

Centerville

Chamblee

Cochran

Cohutta

Columbus

Conley

Cumming

Dalton

Decatur

Douglasville

Fairburn

Fayetteville

Fitzgerald

Flintstone

Folkston

Fort Valley

Gainesville

Guyton

Hazlehurst

Hephzibah

Hiram

Homer

Hull

Jackson

Jasper

Jenkinsburg

Jonesboro

Kingston

Lawrenceville

Lithonia

Loganville

Macon

Marietta

Metter

Monroe

Moultrie

Nahunta

Norcross

Plainville

Ranger

Resaca

Ringgold

Rocky Face

Rome

Rydal

Sandy Springs

Savannah

Sugar Valley

Summerville

Suwanee

Sylvester

Talking Rock

Taylorsville

Temple

Thomasville

Tucker

Valdosta

Warner Robins

Waynesboro

White

Whitesburg

Willacoochee