Columbus, Georgia

Recycling centers in Columbus

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Local recycling centers

3 locations

AAA Parts and Salvage

1336 Talbotton Road

Every part AAA Parts and Salvage sells is pulled in house at the yard on Talbotton Road in Midtown Columbus, next to Hannan Magnet Academy. The stock mixes new, used, recycled OEM, and aftermarket parts: engine blocks, transmission pans, axles, body panels, glass, headlights, seats, airbags, and wheels. Front-desk staff track down parts the yard does not have on hand, and the shop installs what it sells with a quote at the counter. Customers search the inventory online or send a quote request with the VIN and the part needed. The yard serves Columbus and surrounding areas and closes Saturday and Sunday.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun closed

Services: Online parts search · Quote requests by VIN · Parts installation · Parts locating · Recycled OEM parts

Does AAA Parts and Salvage install the parts it sells?

Yes. The shop installs parts it sells, and the front desk gives a quote.

What do I need to request a part from AAA Parts and Salvage?

The quote form asks for the make, model, and year of the vehicle, with the VIN preferred, and the part you want.

J's Tire And Auto

201 Brennan Rd

J's Tire And Auto is a full-service tire and automotive repair shop in Columbus, Georgia that also buys junk cars for cash. The walk-in shop handles junk vehicles of all conditions and serves the greater Columbus and Fort Benning area.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:30pm, Sat 8:00am-1:00pm, Sun Closed

Accepts: Junk cars, Wrecked vehicles, Non-running cars

Services: Tire sales and repair · Auto repair · Junk car purchase · Free towing available

Do you buy junk cars?

Yes, we buy junk vehicles of all conditions for cash. Call 706-682-4323 for a quote.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Columbus, GA, Phenix City, AL, Fort Benning, and surrounding areas.

SA Recycling

281 Brennan Rd

SA Recycling is a recycling center at 281 Brennan Rd, Columbus, GA. Contact the facility to confirm accepted materials, access rules and current hours before visiting.

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How is this location classified in EPA facility data?

EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery dataset lists this location as metal recycler. The matched record lists its source as Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and its update date as 08/26/2025, 06/01/2020. Retrieved October 30, 2026. This is a source classification, not confirmation of public drop-off access, current operating status or EPA certification.

Which metal types are named in the EPA source record?

The EPA dataset's metal-description field lists: Aluminum, Brass, Ferrous, Mixed NonFerrous Metals, Stainless HighTemp and Special Metals. The source is Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), with record update date 08/26/2025, 06/01/2020. This describes the source record and does not establish today's buying prices, preparation rules or walk-in acceptance. Confirm the specific metal and service with the facility. Retrieved October 30, 2026.

Materials Accepted in Columbus

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Columbus include Auto Salvage, Used Auto Parts, Recycled OEM Parts, Aftermarket Parts, Salvage Yard. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Columbus, Georgia

Columbus Public Works collects recycling weekly from a free blue cart on one of your garbage days, and the Citizens Service Center at (706) 653-4000 takes cart orders. Four drop-off trailer sites take recyclables, including the Recycling Center at 8001 Pine Grove Way. Pine Grove Municipal Landfill at 7900 Pine Grove Way takes household garbage, construction waste, and yard waste from Muscogee County residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Columbus GA have curbside recycling?

Yes. Columbus collects recycling once a week in a free blue cart, on one of your garbage days. Call the Citizens Service Center at (706) 653-4000 to order a cart.

What can I put in my recycling cart in Columbus GA?

The blue cart takes plastics #1 through #7 (rinsed, no bags or straws), flattened cardboard, all paper including envelopes, magazines, and junk mail, and clean aluminum and steel cans. Plastic bags, glass, batteries, Styrofoam, plastic toys, tires, wrapping paper, wax-coated containers, and tangling items such as hoses, cords, and chains stay out.

Where are the recycling drop-off sites in Columbus GA?

Four trailer sites take recyclables: the Georgia Welcome Center at 1751 Williams Road, Cooper Creek Park at 4816 Milgen Road, the Recycling Center at 8001 Pine Grove Way, and the Victory Drive Site at #25 22nd Ave (across from Carl Gregory, behind the Summit).

What are the Pine Grove landfill hours in Columbus GA?

Pine Grove Municipal Landfill, 7900 Pine Grove Way, is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on its scheduled Saturdays. It is closed Sunday. The landfill accepts waste only from Muscogee County residents, so bring a valid ID and a water bill. Call (706) 225-4516.

How much does the Columbus GA landfill charge?

Household garbage, construction waste, and qualifying concrete, dirt, and rock cost $85.00 per ton. Organic and yard waste costs $76.50 per ton. Special handling and metal cost $102.50 per ton. Separate loads by material type before you arrive.

Where do I take yard waste and dirt in Columbus GA?

Limbs, stumps, trees, shrubs, and land-clearing debris go to Pine Grove Municipal Landfill. Granite Bluff Inert Landfill, 7589 River Road, takes grass clippings, leaves, clean soil, rocks, bricks, concrete without rebar, and cured asphalt for $76.50 per ton. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (706) 225-4525 or read up on yard waste.

Recycling tips for Columbus

•Rinse containers and keep plastic bags out of the blue cart.
•Keep all batteries out of both the blue cart and Pine Grove landfill. Both refuse them.
•Contractors at Pine Grove show proof of the job location, such as a work order or invoice.
•Pine Grove takes only empty paint cans or fully dried paint. Liquid paint is prohibited.

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