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Athens-Clarke County CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)

1005 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
Hours
Tue, Fri, Sat 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wed noon-6 p.m.; closed Mon, Thu, Sun
Appointments
Not needed, according to the site
Visit fees
Facility fee, Athens-Clarke County residents and businesses: $3.00 per visit; Facility fee, outside Athens-Clarke County: $8.00 per visit
Who can use it
Open to everyone, according to the site. Businesses: Open to anyone; non-residents pay a higher facility fee. Commercial customers need an appointment.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Televisions

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for televisions
Television (any size)$5.00 each
Facility fee, Athens-Clarke County residents and businesses$3.00 per visit
Facility fee, outside Athens-Clarke County$8.00 per visit
  • A $3 per trip facility fee applies ($8 if you live outside Athens-Clarke County); check or card only.

Other electronics

AcceptedNo item fee; visit fee applies
Fees for other electronics
Facility fee, Athens-Clarke County residents and businesses$3.00 per visit
Facility fee, outside Athens-Clarke County$8.00 per visit
  • A $3 per trip facility fee applies ($8 if you live outside Athens-Clarke County); check or card only.
  • Computer monitors and TVs carry a $5 per item fee.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for mattresses
Mattress$10.00 each
Facility fee, Athens-Clarke County residents and businesses$3.00 per visit
Facility fee, outside Athens-Clarke County$8.00 per visit
  • A $3 per trip facility fee applies ($8 if you live outside Athens-Clarke County); check or card only.

Box springs

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for box springs
Box spring$10.00 each
Facility fee, Athens-Clarke County residents and businesses$3.00 per visit
Facility fee, outside Athens-Clarke County$8.00 per visit
  • A $3 per trip facility fee applies ($8 if you live outside Athens-Clarke County); check or card only.

Paint

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for paint
Paint, per gallon container$2.00 each
Facility fee, Athens-Clarke County residents and businesses$3.00 per visit
Facility fee, outside Athens-Clarke County$8.00 per visit
  • A $3 per trip facility fee applies ($8 if you live outside Athens-Clarke County); check or card only.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for tires
Tire$3.00 each
Oversize tire or tire on rim$10.00 each
Facility fee, Athens-Clarke County residents and businesses$3.00 per visit
Facility fee, outside Athens-Clarke County$8.00 per visit
  • A $3 per trip facility fee applies ($8 if you live outside Athens-Clarke County); check or card only.

Batteries

AcceptedNo item fee; visit fee applies
Fees for batteries
Facility fee, Athens-Clarke County residents and businesses$3.00 per visit
Facility fee, outside Athens-Clarke County$8.00 per visit
  • A $3 per trip facility fee applies ($8 if you live outside Athens-Clarke County); check or card only.

Scrap metal

AcceptedNo item fee; visit fee applies
Fees for scrap metal
Facility fee, Athens-Clarke County residents and businesses$3.00 per visit
Facility fee, outside Athens-Clarke County$8.00 per visit
  • A $3 per trip facility fee applies ($8 if you live outside Athens-Clarke County); check or card only.

Cardboard

AcceptedNo item fee; visit fee applies
Fees for cardboard
Facility fee, Athens-Clarke County residents and businesses$3.00 per visit
Facility fee, outside Athens-Clarke County$8.00 per visit
  • A $3 per trip facility fee applies ($8 if you live outside Athens-Clarke County); check or card only.

Where this information comes from

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.
    • Televisions of any size: $5 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computer monitors and screens: $5 each; electronics and cords/cables are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics, cords and cables, and cell phones, tablets and gaming systems are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs: $10 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint: $2 per gallon container. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires: $3 each; $10 for an oversize tire or a tire on a rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All types of batteries are accepted with no charge (free since February 2025). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal: no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mixed recyclables including cardboard: no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.

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