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Recycling in Gainesville, GA

Gainesville's Solid Waste Division picks up appliances and e-waste by appointment for a fee. Hall County's free Recycling Center is on Chestnut Street in the city. Mattresses, tires and paint go to the county landfill on Oakbrook Drive.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Solid Waste Collection & Landfill Division - Hall County (opens in new tab) · Hall County Government
    • Only waste generated in Hall County is accepted at the Hall County Landfill and compactor sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The minimum tipping fee is $20.00 for up to 665 lbs, prorated at $60.00 per ton above that. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tire fees depend on size and rim, e.g. 12-18 inch tires $5.00 each ($10.00 with a rim); nothing over 24.5 inches is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are $10.00 each in addition to the weight of the load. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The landfill recycles latex, oil and solvent-based paints (no mixed paints) for a per-container fee: 5-gallon bucket $25, 1-gallon can $5, quart $1.25. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hall County compactor sites are for Hall County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Compactor sites accept corrugated cardboard among other recyclables and bagged household garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Resource Recovery Division - Hall County (opens in new tab) · Hall County Government
    • Hall County sends mattresses, furniture, paint and tires (not accepted at the Recycling Center) to the landfill, which charges for them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Hall County Recycling Center (Resource Recovery Division) is at 1008 Chestnut Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Phone 770-535-8284. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FAQ: Solid Waste - White Goods & Special Pickups - City of Gainesville (opens in new tab) · City of Gainesville
    • Gainesville's white goods pickup covers appliances such as clothes dryers, washing machines, refrigerators, microwaves and electronic waste (computers, monitors, televisions). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • White goods and special pickups carry an additional per-occurrence fee billed on the next water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pickups must be scheduled in advance with the Solid Waste Division at 770-532-0493. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FAQ: Solid Waste - Curbside Pickup - City of Gainesville (opens in new tab) · City of Gainesville
    • The city Solid Waste Division may not handle tires or wet paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia - Gainesville (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • Gainesville: 402 Shallowford Road, GA 30504. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donation center hours and phone: 678-450-7340 Mon-Sun: 10am - 6pm 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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