Lithonia, Georgia

Recycling centers in Lithonia

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4 locations

The Lithonia yard at 2205 Randall Rd serves the east metro side of Fulton Metals Recycling's network. Walk-in customers need no appointment, and the yard keeps Saturday hours from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The company buys steel, electronics and non-ferrous materials.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-1:30 PM; Sun Closed

Accepts: Steel, Non-ferrous metals, Electronics

Services: Scrap metal buying · Electronics recycling

Pull-A-Part Atlanta East

6513 Marshall Blvd

Pull-A-Part Atlanta East is the chain's Lithonia yard, east of the city off Marshall Boulevard. Customers bring their own tools and pull parts from the yard themselves, and the company also buys junk cars and sells used vehicles.

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Accepts: Junk cars, Salvage vehicles

Services: Self service used auto parts · Junk car buying · Used car sales · Extended parts warranty

Do I need to bring tools to Pull-A-Part Atlanta East?

Yes. Pull-A-Part is a self service yard, so customers bring their own tools and remove the parts themselves.

Does this location buy junk cars?

Yes, Pull-A-Part buys junk cars in addition to selling used parts.

S&W Full Service

6770 Chapman Road

S&W Full Service is the staffed-parts location of S&W Auto Parts, a family-owned Atlanta-area recycler founded in 1996 by Rick Sieg. Staff find and pull the part, and customers can pick up or have it delivered, with engines, transmissions, rear ends, front hubs, alternators, power steering pumps, A/C compressors and starters listed.

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Services: Parts pulled by staff · Pickup or delivery · Full service inventory search · Used cars

S&W U-Pull, U-Save

1826 Lithonia Industrial Blvd

Rick Sieg founded S&W Auto Parts in 1996, and he runs it today with his two children, Amber Sullins and Dustin Sieg. The Lithonia Industrial Boulevard yard is the U-Pull, U-Save location: customers bring their own tools, pull the part from the rows of vehicles, and pay the listed price. U-Pull covers most parts under a set price, and a published price list shows the best sellers, from doors and fenders to tail lights and speakers. Engines, transmissions, rear ends, front hubs, alternators, power steering pumps, A/C compressors, and starters go through S&W Full Service instead, where staff pull the part and arrange pickup or delivery. Mechanics, body shops, and do-it-yourselfers shop here, and the company also sells inspected used cars.

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Services: Self-service U-pull parts yard · Published U-pull price list · Full Service part pulling with pickup or delivery · Online inventory search · Inspected used cars

Do I bring my own tools to S&W U-Pull, U-Save?

Yes. Customers bring their own tools, pull the part themselves, and pay the listed U-Pull price.

Which parts does S&W pull for customers?

S&W Full Service handles engines, transmissions, rear ends, front hubs, alternators, power steering pumps, A/C compressors, and starters, with pickup or delivery.

Materials Accepted in Lithonia

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Lithonia include scrap metal, recycling center, e-waste, Steel, Electronics. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Lithonia, Georgia

DeKalb County Sanitation collects trash, recycling, and yard trimmings in Lithonia GA; the City of Lithonia does not manage trash collection. Garbage, single-stream recycling, and yard trimmings all go out once a week on the same day. Glass goes to free county drop-off sites, and electronics go to the Seminole Road Landfill drop-off. Call DeKalb Customer Care at 404-294-2900 for pickup schedules and service requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who picks up trash in Lithonia GA?

DeKalb County Sanitation picks up trash in Lithonia. The City of Lithonia does not manage trash collection. Call DeKalb Customer Care at 404-294-2900, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, for new service, pickup schedules, or service requests.

Does Lithonia GA have curbside recycling?

Yes. DeKalb County collects single-stream recycling once a week on the same day as garbage, and the service is included in the current annual fee. Request a blue roll cart from the county: the 35-gallon cart is free and the 65-gallon cart costs a one-time $28.80. Carts arrive within 5 to 10 business days.

What goes in the recycling cart in Lithonia GA?

Newspapers, magazines, office paper and mail, cereal and food boxes, paper bags, flattened cardboard (up to 10 boxes per week), #1 and #2 plastic bottles and containers, yogurt cups, margarine tubs, and aluminum and steel cans. Keep lids on and place items loose, unbagged. Plastic bags and film, food waste, diapers, styrofoam, textiles, batteries, electronics, and hazardous materials stay out.

Where do I recycle glass in Lithonia GA?

Glass stays out of the curbside cart. DeKalb County runs a free glass drop-off program at 6 locations countywide, and all glass colors are accepted. Mirrors, window glass, and light bulbs are not accepted.

When should I put my trash and yard waste out in Lithonia GA?

Set containers out after 7:00 PM the night before collection and have them at the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day. Remove them within 24 hours after service. DeKalb collects garbage, recycling, and yard trimmings once a week on the same day.

Where do I take old electronics in Lithonia GA?

Take TVs, computers, and phones to the e-recycling drop-off at the Seminole Road Landfill, 4203 Clevemont Road, Ellenwood, or use the county's Best Buy partnership. Electronics never go in the curbside recycling cart.

Recycling tips for Lithonia

  • •Call DeKalb Customer Care at 404-294-2900 to confirm your collection day; the City of Lithonia does not handle trash.
  • •Remove plastic caps smaller than 3 inches; tiny items fall through sorting equipment.
  • •Take plastic bags and film to grocery store drop-offs instead of the blue cart.
  • •Check @DKalbSanitation on X for weather suspensions.
  • •Pick up free compost at the Seminole Road Landfill, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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