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Fulton County (Atlanta, South Fulton, Roswell) dumps, transfer stations & drop-off sites

Checked Oct 24, 2026 Official source: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works, Office of Solid Waste Services

Fulton County no longer runs trash service; each of its cities handles its own. The City of South Fulton's Merk Miles center takes household trash, construction debris and yard waste from anyone, with a $10 resident rate for loads under 150 pounds. Atlanta residents can drop yard debris at Hartsfield Landfill, and Live Thrive's CHaRM on Hill Street takes paint, chemicals, mattresses and electronics by appointment.

Who can use them

Rules differ by facility. Merk Miles is open to the public, with lower rates for South Fulton residents. Hartsfield Landfill yard-debris drop-off is for City of Atlanta residents only (no businesses), and the Roswell Recycling Center requires a photo ID with a Roswell address.

Source: cityofsouthfultonga.gov · Last checked Oct 24, 2026

Quick comparison

Site	Type	Hours	Fees
Merk Miles Citizens Convenience Center 3225 Merk Road, South Fulton, GA 30349	Transfer station	Tue–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Last customer accepted 15 minutes before closing.	Garbage, construction debris and yard waste. South Fulton residents: $10 under 150 lbs, $60 for 151–500 lbs, $120 per ton after… (see below)
Hartsfield Landfill yard debris drop-off 2175 James Jackson Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30318	Yard waste site	Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–12 p.m.	Not published
CHaRM Atlanta (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) 1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315	Recycling drop-off	By appointment only: Tue and Thu 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 2026 closures: Nov. 25 (closing early), Nov. 26–28, Dec. 24–28, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.	Residents: paint and chemicals first 20 lbs free, then $.70 per lb up to 100 lbs, $.75 per lb for 101–199 lbs, $.80 per lb for 200… (see below)
Roswell Recycling Center 11570 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009	Recycling drop-off	Tue–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday and holidays	Residents: paint $3.82 per gallon; appliances with Freon $25 each; tires $2 off the rim or $5 on the rim; fluorescent bulbs $1… (see below)
Plant Atkinson Transfer Station 207 Plant Atkinson Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339	Transfer station	Not published	Not published

Sites, hours, fees and accepted items

Merk Miles Citizens Convenience Center Transfer station

3225 Merk Road, South Fulton, GA 30349 · Latham Home Sanitation for the City of South Fulton · (470) 552-4311

Hours: Tue–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Last customer accepted 15 minutes before closing.
Fees: Garbage, construction debris and yard waste. South Fulton residents: $10 under 150 lbs, $60 for 151–500 lbs, $120 per ton after 500 lbs. Non-residents and commercial: $20 under 150 lbs, $60 for 151–500 lbs, $120 per ton after 500 lbs. Passenger tires $9 (no rim) or $21 (with rim); truck tires $13.50 (no rim) or $25.50 (with rim); paint $20 per gallon; big-back TVs and monitors $10. Appliances and recyclables free. Residents may pay cash for the first 150 lbs only; all other transactions are credit only.
Who can use it: Open to the public; resident rate for City of South Fulton residents

Accepted (15)

Household garbage
Construction debris
Yard waste
Tires
Paint
Big-back TVs and monitors
Appliances, AC units and refrigerators (Freon lines visibly cut and removed by an EPA-certified tech)
Glass
Newspapers, magazines, office and mixed paper
Corrugated cardboard (no plastic wrap or Styrofoam)
Aluminum, steel and tin
PET/HDPE plastic bottles
Computers
Automobile and equipment batteries
Used motor oil and cooking oil

Not accepted (4)

Hazardous waste and chemicals
Gas cans
Tanks
Dead animals

The city's pricing sheet is dated Nov. 13, 2023 and is still the one posted on the facility page.

Source: cityofsouthfultonga.gov · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 · Report a change

Hartsfield Landfill yard debris drop-off Yard waste site

2175 James Jackson Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30318 · City of Atlanta Department of Public Works · (404) 546-0311

Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Fees: Not published
Who can use it: City of Atlanta residents only (no businesses); be prepared to show valid identification

Accepted (2)

Yard debris
Tree branches

Not accepted (1)

Debris from businesses or contractors

Phone is ATL311.

Source: atl311.com · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 · Report a change

CHaRM Atlanta (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) Recycling drop-off

1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 · Live Thrive (nonprofit) · (404) 600-6386

Hours: By appointment only: Tue and Thu 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 2026 closures: Nov. 25 (closing early), Nov. 26–28, Dec. 24–28, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
Fees: Residents: paint and chemicals first 20 lbs free, then $.70 per lb up to 100 lbs, $.75 per lb for 101–199 lbs, $.80 per lb for 200 lbs and up; appliances $15–$20 each; mattresses and box springs $15 (twin/full) or $18 (queen/king); tires $3 each (car and bicycle only, no rims, no steel belted); TVs and monitors $25 each; fire extinguishers $5 small or $10 large; CFL and fluorescent tubes $.60 each. Most recyclables free for residents.
Who can use it: Open to residents and businesses; business rates differ

Accepted (11)

Latex and oil paint
Household chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, gasoline, antifreeze, motor oil)
Large appliances
Mattresses and box springs (must have springs)
Car and bicycle tires (no rims)
Electronics and TVs (no rear projection)
Rechargeable and button batteries
CFL and fluorescent bulbs
Cardboard, paper, cartons, glass, metals and plastics
Cooking oil
Usable clothing and household goods

Not accepted (6)

Propane tanks
Alkaline and car batteries
Foam mattresses
Industrial or lab chemicals
Mirrors
5-gallon water jugs and buckets

Appointments are required.

Source: livethrive.org · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 · Report a change

Roswell Recycling Center Recycling drop-off

11570 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009 · City of Roswell Environmental/Public Works · (770) 442-8822

Hours: Tue–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday and holidays
Fees: Residents: paint $3.82 per gallon; appliances with Freon $25 each; tires $2 off the rim or $5 on the rim; fluorescent bulbs $1 each; TVs and computers $5 each; shred while you wait $20 per box. Cash, check, credit or debit.
Who can use it: City of Roswell residents and businesses only; photo ID showing a Roswell address required

Accepted (9)

Plastic, paper, metal and glass
Appliances
Tires
Batteries (not single-use alkaline)
Cell phones and printer cartridges
Electronics and TVs
Motor oil, antifreeze and cooking oil
Paint (up to two 5-gallon or ten 1-gallon containers per day)
Documents for shredding

Not accepted (7)

Household hazardous waste (chemicals and fuels)
Single-use alkaline batteries
Mattresses and box springs
Rear projection or wood console TVs
Porcelain such as toilets
Wood and construction debris
Spray paint cans

Businesses may use it Wednesday through Friday for a fee.

Source: roswellgov.com · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 · Report a change

Plant Atkinson Transfer Station Transfer station

207 Plant Atkinson Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 · Not published · (866) 676-7150

Hours: Not published
Fees: Not published
Who can use it: Not published

Accepted (1)

Construction and demolition waste (listed by the City of Atlanta)

Not accepted (1)

Not published

The City of Atlanta lists this station for building materials and demolition debris, which city crews do not collect. Call ahead for hours and rates.

Source: atl311.com · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 · Report a change

Rules, bulky pickup and special items

City of Atlanta residents get up to 12 scheduled curbside bulk collections a year on their regular collection day; each extra collection costs $343.10 in FY2026. A collection is up to 8 cubic yards, and the city won't take tires, auto parts or construction materials. (atlantaga.gov)
Atlanta does not collect building materials or demolition debris. Residents and contractors must haul them to a transfer station or landfill at their own expense. (atl311.com)
City of South Fulton residents get monthly curbside bulk pickup with two bulky items free; schedule by the Wednesday before your bulk week at 470-552-4311. (cityofsouthfultonga.gov)

Nearby areas

Cobb County (Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw)DeKalb County (Decatur, Chamblee, Atlanta east side)Gwinnett County (Lawrenceville, Duluth, Snellville, Buford, Norcross)

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