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DeKalb County (Decatur, Chamblee, Atlanta east side) dumps, transfer stations & drop-off sites
Checked Oct 23, 2026 Official source: DeKalb County Department of Solid Waste Management
DeKalb County residents can haul their own household trash, yard waste, furniture, tires, appliances and construction debris to the county's Seminole Road Landfill in Ellenwood for a fee. The county also lists two transfer stations with published tipping fees, and offers paid curbside pickup for bulky items.
Who can use them DeKalb County residents or licensed businesses may use Seminole Road Landfill, for a fee.
Source: dekalbcountyga.gov · Last checked Oct 23, 2026
Quick comparison
| Site | Type | Hours | Fees |
|---|
Seminole Road Landfill
4203 Clevemont Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294 | Landfill | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Minimum processing fee $14.70; C&D, yard trimmings and commercial loads $99.80 per ton; small loads by scale weight from $16.50… (see below) |
Central Transfer Station
3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 | Transfer station | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m. | $105 per ton (municipal, commercial and yard trimmings; 2026 rates) |
North Transfer Station
4600 Buford Highway, Chamblee, GA 30341 | Transfer station | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | $105 per ton (municipal, commercial and yard trimmings; 2026 rates) |
Sites, hours, fees and accepted items
Seminole Road Landfill Landfill
4203 Clevemont Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294 · DeKalb County · (404) 687-4040
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Fees
- Minimum processing fee $14.70; C&D, yard trimmings and commercial loads $99.80 per ton; small loads by scale weight from $16.50 (0–250 lbs); appliances with Freon $50.40 each; tires $3.50 (under 18 in), $16 (over 18 in), $30 (on rims). 2026 rates.
- Who can use it
- DeKalb County residents or licensed businesses
Accepted (7)
- Normal home-generated refuse
- Yard trimmings
- Furniture
- Personal vehicle tires
- Appliances
- Construction and demolition material
- Electronics (e-recycling drop-off on site)
Not accepted (1)
Fees are from the county’s 2026 fee sheet; the county lists the minimum scale fees as a per-ton rate by weight band.
Source: dekalbcountyga.gov · Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Report a change
Central Transfer Station Transfer station
3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 · DeKalb County · (404) 294-2172
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Fees
- $105 per ton (municipal, commercial and yard trimmings; 2026 rates)
- Who can use it
- Not published
Accepted (1)
- Not published for residents (county lists municipal, commercial and yard-trimming rates)
Not accepted (1)
The county doesn’t say on its contact page whether residents can self-haul here. Call before you go.
Source: dekalbcountyga.gov · Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Report a change
North Transfer Station Transfer station
4600 Buford Highway, Chamblee, GA 30341 · DeKalb County · (404) 687-4079
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Fees
- $105 per ton (municipal, commercial and yard trimmings; 2026 rates)
- Who can use it
- Not published
Accepted (1)
- Not published for residents
Not accepted (1)
The county doesn’t say on its contact page whether residents can self-haul here. The East Transfer Station (1750 Rogers Lake Road, Lithonia) is listed as temporarily closed.
Source: dekalbcountyga.gov · Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Report a change
Rules, bulky pickup and special items
- Curbside bulky and special collections cost extra and are priced after an on-site assessment: general special collection $115 minimum ($258.80 per truckload); tree parts over 3 inches and mixed piles $230 minimum ($517.50 per truckload). Tires aren’t collected; take them to Seminole Road Landfill. (dekalbcountyga.gov)
- 2026 tipping fees for the landfill and transfer stations are on the county’s fee sheet. (dekalbcountyga.gov)
Nearby areas
Cobb County (Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw)Fulton County (Atlanta, South Fulton, Roswell)Gwinnett County (Lawrenceville, Duluth, Snellville, Buford, Norcross)
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