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CHaRM Atlanta (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)

1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

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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
Live Thrive
Hours
By appointment: Tue and Thu 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Appointments
Required
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Open to everyone, according to the site. Businesses: accepted.

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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
TV or monitor (residents)$25.00 each
  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).
  • No rear-projection TVs.

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).

Microwaves

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).
  • TVs and monitors cost $25 each; most other electronics have no fee.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).
  • Button, NiMH, lithium, carbon zinc, Ni-Cd and rechargeable batteries only; alkaline and car batteries are not accepted.
  • Preparation: Tape battery ends and exposed wires.

Mattresses

Accepted with conditionsFees apply
Fees for mattresses
Twin/full$15.00 each
Queen/king$18.00 each
  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).
  • Must be dry, not heavily soiled or bug infested, and have springs; no crib, futon, air or memory foam mattresses.

Box springs

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for box springs
Twin/full$15.00 each
Queen/king$18.00 each
  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).

Mattress toppers

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Large appliance ($15-$20 each)Fee applies; amount not recorded
  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for washers and dryers
Large appliance ($15-$20 each)Fee applies; amount not recorded
  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).

Paint

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for paint
Residents, after the first 20 lb (up to 100 lb total)$0.70 per pound
  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).
  • Paint and chemicals are weighed together; residents' first 20 lb are free.

Tires

Accepted with conditionsFees apply
Fees for tires
Per tire$3.00 each
  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).
  • Car and bicycle tires only; no rims or truck tires.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Locations + Hours (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
    • CHaRM Atlanta is at 1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315; phone 404-600-6386. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CHaRM Atlanta is open by appointment only: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CHaRM (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
    • Live Thrive describes its CHaRM locations as easily accessible to the public; fee schedules list rates for both residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items CHaRM Accepts (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
    • Book an appointment, sort items, and bring your appointment QR code; no cash (Venmo, card or Apple Pay). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Televisions and monitors are accepted for $25 each for residents (no rear-projection TVs). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computers, microwaves and rechargeable/button/lithium batteries are accepted with no fees; alkaline and car batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tape all battery ends and exposed wire. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The electronics category covers any item that requires electricity or charging, such as laptops, tablets, cell phones and cables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs of all sizes are accepted if dry, not excessively soiled or bug infested, and with springs; no crib mattresses, futons, foam toppers, air or memory foam mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattress or box spring fees: $15 twin/full, $18 queen/king. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large appliances including washers, dryers and refrigerators are accepted for $15-$20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex, oil-based and aerosol paints are accepted; chemicals and paint are weighed together, the first 20 pounds are free for residents, then $.70-$.80 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Car and bicycle tires only (no rims, no truck tires) are accepted for $3 per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Corrugated cardboard and mixed paper are accepted; resident fee listed as none. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household scrap steel and aluminum are accepted and separated by type on site. Checked October 26, 2026.

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