Household hazardous waste drop-off in Georgia
In Georgia, programs may be called HHW, household chemical waste collection — the listings below use each agency's own name.
This page lists 3 permanent drop-off sites and 3 collection events or mobile collections in Georgia, compiled from 6 official sources. Listings cover 6 cities and towns, including Athens, Atlanta and Dalton. Every listing was read directly from the agency's page, and all of them have a street-level map pin — the rest say so on their own page.
6 listings (3 permanent drop-offs, 3 collection events). Coverage for Georgia is still thin — many cities and counties run hazardous waste programs we haven't listed yet. Check your city or county solid waste page too.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Every listing links to its official source.
All listings in Georgia
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Athens-Clarke County CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)
1005 College Ave, Athens, GA
Hours: Tuesday, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.; Wednesday, noon–6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Closed Monday, Thursday and Sunday. Please allow at least 30 minutes before closing. Closed the fourth week of September for annual maintenance.
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government · checked
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CHaRM Atlanta (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)
1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA
Hours: By appointment only. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Source: Live Thrive / CHaRM Atlanta · checked
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Dalton-Whitfield Household Hazardous Waste Facility
4189 Old Dixie Hwy. SE, Dalton, GA
Dates: Third Saturday of every month, 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hours: Third Saturday of every month, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. After entering the Old Dixie Highway Landfill and Convenience Center, drive down the middle lane and turn right at the sign that says “Bagged Waste.” The HHW facility is the building with the green trim.
Source: Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority · checked
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CHaRM DeKalb (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)
1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA
Hours: By appointment only. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Source: Live Thrive / CHaRM DeKalb · checked
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Gwinnett Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA
Dates: June 12, 2027
Hours: Saturday, June 12, 2027, 8 a.m.–noon at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Enter at the main entrance off Sugarloaf Parkway, at the traffic light.
Source: Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful / Gwinnett Department of Water Resources · checked
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Floyd County Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection
412 Lavender Drive, Rome, GA
Dates: November 14, 2026
Hours: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Appointments will be filled through 2:45 p.m.
Source: Floyd County · checked
Neighboring states
Many programs serve residents only, so a site across the state line may not take your waste — check its official page first.
Sources for Georgia: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government; Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority; Floyd County; Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful / Gwinnett Department of Water Resources; Live Thrive / CHaRM Atlanta; Live Thrive / CHaRM DeKalb. How complete is this?