Residents pay lower fees; non-Franklin County residents pay double. Fees must be paid before unloading.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Appliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Recycling
AcceptedNumber 1 and 2 plastics, cardboard, aluminum cans, scrap metal incl. tin cans.
Normal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | $45.00 |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| trash bags | 5 for $5 |
| single-axle box truck | $65 per load |
| double-axle trailer | $150 per load |
| tire (unmounted, 15 in or smaller) | $2.50 each |
| tire (unmounted, over 15 in) | $7 each |
| mounted tire | $10 each |
| large tire | $15 each |
Resident rates, effective 8/11/2026. Truck bed or single-axle trailer $45 per load. Non-residents pay about double. No cash accepted.
Payment: card, check · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Residents pay lower fees; non-Franklin County residents pay double. Fees must be paid before unloading.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tue-Fri | 8:00 am–4:30 pm |
| Sat | 8:00 am–12:00 pm |
Closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 PM Tue-Fri.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Batteries
- Liquid paint
- Dump trailers
- Used oil
Free options
Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.
More in Franklin County
Franklin County Lavonia Recycling Center ↗
Cost: call to confirmOpen to the public · Lavonia
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowFranklin County Royston Recycling Center ↗
Cost: call to confirmOpen to the public · Royston
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call first
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Center Locations, Hours & Fees (Franklin County GA) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026