Earth Day: Where and What to Recycle 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: 

• 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.