Local disposal guide
Cobb County trash & recycling
Find a place to take household trash, yard debris or recycling around Marietta, Acworth and Austell, and check weekly pickup options across Cobb.
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Choose Business / paid cleanup for business waste, contractor work or paid hauling. The facility decides how your load is classified. Household selection does not waive permits, quantity limits or fees.
Location can suggest a county; it does not establish residency. Nearby public facilities still have load rules and charges. Published acceptance has conditions. “Call to confirm” means the reviewed source does not establish acceptance of this material. A material match is not approval for your whole load.
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In selected county · Transfer station
Access & limits: Georgia driver’s license is the accepted residency proof. Posted additional charges include tires $15 each, mattresses $16 each, propane tanks $15 each, paint $8 per gallon can regardless of contents, and a $5 Freon charge.
GFL Cobb County Transfer StationPublic transfer station for household waste and construction debris.
1897 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008
Check before you load
Confirm your county of origin, any required ID or permit, and acceptance of your whole load.
- Hours & last loads
- Weekday closing times conflict: county 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; operator 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Call before a late trip.
- Posted fees
- Cobb residents: $14 for 0–400 lb, then $0.03/lb over 400. Nonresidents: $70 minimum, $70/ton.
- Access & load rules
- Georgia driver’s license is the accepted residency proof. Posted additional charges include tires $15 each, mattresses $16 each, propane tanks $15 each, paint $8 per gallon can regardless of contents, and a $5 Freon charge.
- Still needs confirmation
- Oversized trailer/roll-off limits and the weekday closing-time conflict remain unconfirmed.
Official sources: Facility / county information · Additional source
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
Share a photo or visit detail · Reviewed before changes appear.
In selected county · Yard-waste site
Access & limits: Confirm public access and any fees directly with the facility.
TAG GrindingYard-waste site
2150 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Confirm public access and any fees directly with the facility.
Grass clippings, limbs, bushes and leaves. Fees apply; call TAG for the current total and load limits.
Confirm any ID or permit, current charges and today’s last accepted load.
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
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In selected county · Recycling drop-off
Access & limits: Confirm public access and any fees directly with the facility.
WestRock recycling drop-offRecycling drop-off
1775 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008
Monday–Saturday; published hours conflict. Closed Sunday. Call before going.
Check before you load
Confirm public access and any fees directly with the facility.
Recycling only: use the facility’s designated material streams. A recycling listing is not acceptance of every recyclable or appliance.
Confirm any ID or permit, current charges and today’s last accepted load.
Use designated glass collection for bottles/jars; no general trash.
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
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In selected county · Recycling drop-off
Access & limits: Confirm public access and any fees directly with the facility.
Fire Station 28 recycling binsRecycling drop-off
3858 Kemp Ridge Road, Acworth, GA 30101
Public drop-off hours not published; ask Keep Cobb Beautiful.
Check before you load
Confirm public access and any fees directly with the facility.
Recycling only: use the facility’s designated material streams. A recycling listing is not acceptance of every recyclable or appliance.
Confirm any ID or permit, current charges and today’s last accepted load.
Phone is the county recycling office, not the fire station.
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
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In selected county · Recycling drop-off
Access & limits: Confirm public access and any fees directly with the facility.
South Cobb Government Center recycling binsRecycling drop-off
4700 Austell Road, Austell, GA 30106
Public drop-off hours not published; ask Keep Cobb Beautiful.
Check before you load
Confirm public access and any fees directly with the facility.
Recycling only: use the facility’s designated material streams. A recycling listing is not acceptance of every recyclable or appliance.
Confirm any ID or permit, current charges and today’s last accepted load.
Phone is the county recycling office. Keep rejected items out of the bins.
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
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In selected county · Scrap metal yard
Access & limits: Lists brass, steel/stainless steel, aluminum, copper/wire and specialty alloys. Confirm household drop-off, ID and preparation requirements.
ABC RecyclingScrap metal yard · cobb
595 Cobb Pkwy N, Marietta, GA 30062
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday.
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Payment & charges: Buys listed metals. Call for current prices, payment method and any charges.
Lists brass, steel/stainless steel, aluminum, copper/wire and specialty alloys. Confirm household drop-off, ID and preparation requirements.
Operator information · Reviewed October 24, 2026
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
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In selected county · Scrap metal yard
Access & limits: Government photo ID required. Confirm appliance preparation and vehicle documentation. No fluids, closed containers, propane tanks or explosives. Current operator lists 311; an older Sims listing says 317—use current operator directions.
SA Recycling MariettaScrap metal yard · cobb
311 Marble Mill Road NW, Marietta, GA 30060
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–noon; closed Sunday.
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Payment & charges: Buys scrap metal from individuals and businesses; call for current prices and appliance charges.
Government photo ID required. Confirm appliance preparation and vehicle documentation. No fluids, closed containers, propane tanks or explosives. Current operator lists 311; an older Sims listing says 317—use current operator directions.
Operator information · Reviewed October 24, 2026
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
Share a photo or visit detail · Reviewed before changes appear.
Nearby / regional · Landfill
Access & limits: Construction/debris loads over 5 cubic yards are not accepted. No out-of-county loads Saturday; proof of residency required. No tires, batteries, computers, gas tanks, oil, wet paint or crossties.
Paulding County LandfillHousehold waste and limited construction/debris loads.
65 County Services Lane, Dallas, GA 30132
Check before you load
Confirm your county of origin, any required ID or permit, and acceptance of your whole load.
- Hours & last loads
- Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m.–noon. No commercial loads after 4 p.m. or on Saturday.
- Posted fees
- $20 up to 500 lb; $75/ton. Out-of-county: $50 for the first 500 lb, then prorated at $75/ton. Mattress surcharge: $10, with the county wording “box spring included.” Confirm the total before hauling.
- Access & load rules
- Construction/debris loads over 5 cubic yards are not accepted. No out-of-county loads Saturday; proof of residency required. No tires, batteries, computers, gas tanks, oil, wet paint or crossties.
- Still needs confirmation
- Confirm trailer dimensions and special-item charges. A load under the volume limit is not automatically approved.
Official sources: Facility / county information
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
Share a photo or visit detail · Reviewed before changes appear.
Nearby / regional · Landfill / transfer station
Access & limits: Cover and secure loads; separate yard waste. Household trailers may be directed to the transfer station. No hazardous waste, liquids, biomedical waste, lithium-ion batteries or printed circuit boards.
Cedar Mountain Landfill & Transfer StationHousehold garbage, construction debris and separated vegetative waste.
1730 County Services Road, Douglasville, GA 30134
Check before you load
Confirm your county of origin, any required ID or permit, and acceptance of your whole load.
- Hours & last loads
- Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; last weigh-in 4:30 p.m.
- Posted fees
- Resident household: $10 up to 500 lb ($8 with recycling), then $60/ton. Nonresident household: $21 up to 500 lb, then $0.04/lb. Construction debris and clean vegetation: $80/ton. Commercial: $60/ton in-county, $80/ton out-of-county.
- Access & load rules
- Cover and secure loads; separate yard waste. Household trailers may be directed to the transfer station. No hazardous waste, liquids, biomedical waste, lithium-ion batteries or printed circuit boards.
- Still needs confirmation
- The county does not publish a maximum trailer size here. Confirm large dump-trailer or roll-off loads before hauling.
Official sources: Facility / county information
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
Share a photo or visit detail · Reviewed before changes appear.
Nearby / regional · Landfill
Access & limits: No refrigerators/freezers/air conditioners, lead-acid batteries, paint, liquid chemicals, biomedical waste or brush. Specialized waste needs arrangements.
Pine Bluff LandfillRegional household and construction/debris disposal; operator serves residential, municipal and commercial customers across metro Atlanta and surrounding counties.
13809 East Cherokee Drive, Ball Ground, GA 30107
Check before you load
Confirm your county of origin, any required ID or permit, and acceptance of your whole load.
- Hours & last loads
- Monday–Friday 3 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday 6–10 a.m. Last loads 30 minutes before closing.
- Posted fees
- Rates and minimum charges not verified.
- Access & load rules
- No refrigerators/freezers/air conditioners, lead-acid batteries, paint, liquid chemicals, biomedical waste or brush. Specialized waste needs arrangements.
- Still needs confirmation
- Confirm self-haul arrangements, prices and trailer limits before loading.
Official sources: Facility / county information
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
Share a photo or visit detail · Reviewed before changes appear.
Nearby / regional · Recycling drop-off
Access & limits: Confirm public access and any fees directly with the facility.
Douglasville Recycling CenterRecycling drop-off
8145A Cedar Mountain Road, Douglasville, GA 30134
Tue–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Closed Sunday/Monday.
Check before you load
Confirm public access and any fees directly with the facility.
Recycling only: use the facility’s designated material streams. A recycling listing is not acceptance of every recyclable or appliance.
Confirm any ID or permit, current charges and today’s last accepted load.
Separate from the county landfill; not a household-trash dump.
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
Share a photo or visit detail · Reviewed before changes appear.
Nearby / regional · Scrap metal yard
Access & limits: Photo ID required. Confirm documentation for vehicles, air-conditioner coils and converters. No sealed containers, fluids, tires or non-metal debris.
SLM RecyclingScrap metal yard · carroll
120 W Georgia Industrial Blvd, Carrollton, GA 30117
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; truck scales close 4:30 p.m. Sat 8 a.m.–1 p.m.; truck scales close 12:30 p.m.
Check before you load
Payment & charges: Buys scrap metal; call for today’s price. Published Freon-appliance charge: $15.
Photo ID required. Confirm documentation for vehicles, air-conditioner coils and converters. No sealed containers, fluids, tires or non-metal debris.
Operator information · Reviewed October 24, 2026
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
Share a photo or visit detail · Reviewed before changes appear.
Nearby / regional · Scrap metal yard
Access & limits: Government photo ID required. Confirm appliance preparation and vehicle documentation. No fluids, closed containers, propane tanks or explosives.
SA Recycling Lithia SpringsScrap metal yard · douglas
11140 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; closed Sunday.
Check before you load
Payment & charges: Buys scrap metal from individuals and businesses; call for current prices and appliance charges.
Government photo ID required. Confirm appliance preparation and vehicle documentation. No fluids, closed containers, propane tanks or explosives.
Operator information · Reviewed October 24, 2026
Hours & access source · Checked October 25, 2026.
Share a photo or visit detail · Reviewed before changes appear.
Map sources & disposal notes
Scrap yards buy qualifying metal; disposal facilities may charge. Confirm preparation, ID and payment before traveling.
Larger-load pins were geocoded October 24, 2026; everyday locations retain the map source dates above. Blue circles identify everyday drop-offs. Road-area pins are approximate. Material rules checked October 24 against the linked county sources. Address estimates are not verified gates or truck routes. Cross-county eligibility still requires confirmation where unpublished.
Larger-load sources reviewed October 24, 2026. Posted information only; no telephone confirmation or site inspection. Holidays and operating conditions may change hours.
Explore the Cobb County trash guide
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Cobb County map
Tap a pin for one location. Numbered markers group nearby places; tap to choose one.
Pins are address estimates, not inspected entrances. Recycling-only sites are labeled in the cards. This is a selected directory, not every disposal business.
5 of 5 locations
GFL Cobb transfer station
General trash & larger loads
1897 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008
Regular hours
County lists Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Sunday/county holidays.
Operator listing says 4 p.m. weekday close. Call before a late trip.
Facility information · 770-485-8940
TAG Grinding
Yard debris only
2150 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008
Regular hours
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Facility information · 678-540-5001
WestRock recycling drop-off
Recycling only
1775 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008
Regular hours
Monday–Saturday; published hours conflict. Closed Sunday. Call before going.
Use designated glass collection for bottles/jars; no general trash.
Facility information · 678-403-3900
Fire Station 28 recycling bins
Recycling only
3858 Kemp Ridge Road, Acworth, GA 30101
Regular hours
Public drop-off hours not published; ask Keep Cobb Beautiful.
Phone is the county recycling office, not the fire station.
Facility information · 770-528-1135
South Cobb Government Center recycling bins
Recycling only
4700 Austell Road, Austell, GA 30106
Regular hours
Public drop-off hours not published; ask Keep Cobb Beautiful.
Phone is the county recycling office. Keep rejected items out of the bins.
Facility information · 770-528-1135
Source checks: October 23, 2026. Regular hours may change for holidays. Open each facility’s information before an unusual load or a late trip.
Weekly trash pickup at home
Check your exact address: a city mailing address does not establish that your home is inside city limits.
Unincorporated Cobb: the county does not collect household trash. Use its permitted-hauler list and municipal contacts to compare providers. A permit listing is not an endorsement or a promise that a hauler serves your address.
Acworth: 770-917-8903
Austell: 770-944-4325
Kennesaw: 770-421-8582
Marietta: 770-794-5595
Powder Springs: 770-943-8010
Smyrna: 678-631-5438
Fees and who can use the site
GFL transfer station: Cobb residents pay $14 through 400 lb, then $0.03/lb above that. Nonresidents: $70 minimum; $70/ton. Only a valid Georgia driver’s license is accepted as residency proof. Special items cost extra; confirm handling and price.
TAG Grinding charges for yard debris; call for its current rates.
Choose the right place for your load
- Household trash or construction debris: ask GFL about your load and special items.
- Grass, limbs, bushes or leaves: use TAG Grinding.
- Recycling: follow posted material bins. WestRock lists paper, cardboard, clean cans and qualifying plastics. Glass bottles/jars belong in designated glass collection, not mixed-recycling bins. Material-by-material rules.
Never leave trash, furniture or rejected items beside recycling bins. The county lists the Library Lane, Sandy Plains Road and Lower Roswell Road drop spots as closed.
Before you load up
- Check whether your address has city pickup and whether you qualify for the drop-off facility.
- Describe the items, weight or trailer size; confirm acceptance, fees and any ID requirement.
- Check today's hours, holiday closures and the last time loads are accepted.
- Separate materials, secure the load and confirm the entrance in your maps app.