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Earth Day: Where and What to Recycle in Whitfield County

Recycling in Whitfield County

For Whitfield County residents there are a variety of recycling opportunities for the following traditional and non-traditional recyclable items. The majority can be recycled by county residents at no charge, but fees apply for certain items as noted below: 

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  • Mixed Paper, Cardboard Boxes, Paperboard Boxes, Junk Mail, Newspaper, Magazines, Books

  • Glass Bottles, and Jars (clear, brown, blue, green)

  • Plastic Bottles, Jugs, and Jars (neck is smaller than the base)

  • Aluminum Beverage Cans

  • Bi-Metal Food Cans

  • Scrap Metal and Appliances

  • Scrap Tires (fees apply - see attendant)

  • Used Motor Oil

  • Lead Acid Batteries (vehicle batteries)

  • Rechargeable Batteries

  • Yard Trimmings (Leaf and Limb Debris) (**not available at M.L. King Blvd. location)

  • Carpet and Carpet Padding (only at Old Dixie Hwy. location) (fees apply - see attendant)

  • Electronics (only at Old Dixie Hwy. location) (fees apply - see attendant)

See that attached pdf for more details.