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Recycling in Athens, GA

Athens-Clarke County picks up bulky items (furniture, mattresses, appliances, TVs, exercise equipment) by request at no fee four times a year. The county CHaRM on College Avenue takes TVs, electronics, paint, tires, mattresses and batteries, and the county landfill takes metal, tires, paint and mattresses.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulky Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Solid Waste Department
    • Bulky waste collection is for residential customers in single-family, duplex and four-plex dwellings, in both the General and Urban Service Districts. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No fee for four pickups a year; after that, special pickups start at $50 per trip. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to 5 items per scheduled pickup, 4 pickups a year (20 items a year). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Collection is by request only; schedule online or by calling (706) 613-3501 option 7. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Place items neatly at the curb no earlier than 24 hours before collection and by 7 a.m. on pickup day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky waste includes furniture, couches, loveseats and futons, and mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky waste includes microwave ovens, washers and dryers, and refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky waste includes large electronics (a TV or larger) and exercise equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky waste does not include batteries, hazardous materials or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) (opens in new tab) · Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Recycling Division
    • Athens-Clarke CHaRM: 1005 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601; 706-613-3501 ext. 4. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesday noon-6 p.m.; closed Monday, Thursday and Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential customers need no appointment; commercial customers must make one. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CHaRM is open to anyone, including people who do not live in Athens. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Every trip has a facility fee: $3 for Athens-Clarke County residents and businesses, $8 for those outside the county; no cash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill (opens in new tab) · Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Solid Waste Department
    • The landfill accepts municipal solid waste from Athens-Clarke County and Oglethorpe County only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Fees, Materials & Other Services (opens in new tab) · Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Solid Waste Department
    • Car batteries: no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses $50 each; box springs $10 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metal is free, including old appliances, microwaves and treadmills. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint: $2 per can, $10 per 5-gallon bucket. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires: $3 per passenger/light truck tire, $10 per commercial truck tire or tire on a rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia - East Athens (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • East Athens: 4070 Lexington Road, GA 30605. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donation center hours and phone: 706-395-1589 Mon-Sat: 9am - 8pm Sun: 10am - 8pm Checked October 26, 2026.
    • This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.

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