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Cobb County (Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw) dumps, transfer stations & drop-off sites
Checked Oct 23, 2026 Official source: Cobb County Sustainability, Waste, and Beautification
Cobb County's transfer station in Marietta, run by GFL Environmental, takes household trash and construction debris from the public. Cobb residents pay a $14 minimum for the first 400 pounds. Yard waste goes to a separate vegetative waste center down the road.
Who can use them A valid Georgia driver's license is the only proof of residence GFL accepts for the in-county rate.
Source: cobbcounty.gov · Last checked Oct 23, 2026
Quick comparison
| Site | Type | Hours | Fees |
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Cobb County Transfer Station (GFL Environmental)
1897 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008 | Transfer station | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday and county holidays | Cobb residents: $14 for the first 400 lbs, then $0.03 per lb. Out-of-county: $70 minimum, $70 per ton. Extra: tires $15 each,… (see below) |
Vegetative Waste Recovery Center (TAG Grinding Services)
2150 County Services Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30008 | Yard waste site | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m. | Not published (TAG charges; call for rates) |
Sites, hours, fees and accepted items
Cobb County Transfer Station (GFL Environmental) Transfer station
1897 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008 · GFL Environmental for Cobb County · (770) 485-8940
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday and county holidays
- Fees
- Cobb residents: $14 for the first 400 lbs, then $0.03 per lb. Out-of-county: $70 minimum, $70 per ton. Extra: tires $15 each, mattresses $16 each, propane tanks $15 each, paint $8 per can, Freon $5.
- Who can use it
- Georgia driver's license required for the resident rate
Accepted (9)
- Household solid waste
- Construction and demolition debris
- Aluminum scrap
- Antifreeze
- Carpet padding
- Electronics
- Used motor oil
- Refrigerators and Freon appliances
- Tires
Not accepted (1)
- Yard debris (take it to the Vegetative Waste Recovery Center)
Source: cobbcounty.gov · Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Report a change
Vegetative Waste Recovery Center (TAG Grinding Services) Yard waste site
2150 County Services Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30008 · TAG Grinding Services, Inc. · (678) 540-5001
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Fees
- Not published (TAG charges; call for rates)
- Who can use it
- Not published
Accepted (4)
- Grass clippings
- Limbs
- Bushes
- Leaves
Not accepted (1)
Source: cobbcounty.gov · Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Report a change
Rules, bulky pickup and special items
- GFL adds charges for items like tires and propane tanks because of the security requirements and extra handling needed to process and ship them. (cobbcounty.gov)
Nearby areas
DeKalb County (Decatur, Chamblee, Atlanta east side)Fulton County (Atlanta, South Fulton, Roswell)Gwinnett County (Lawrenceville, Duluth, Snellville, Buford, Norcross)
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