Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
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Read more →1034 Brownlee Rd, Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-8213Small county recycling center on Brownlee Road that sees mostly Jackson residents and people from nearby towns. Provides a place to drop off common recyclables and try to keep everyday items out of the landfill. Easy to get to from the main road but can get busy on cleanup weekends.
Drive in and find a modest lot with pull-up space for trailers and trucks; there are usually large containers or bins grouped by material. Commonly accepted items at centers like this include paper and cardboard, mixed plastics, metal cans, glass, and yard debris; some locations also run special collection programs from time to time, and Georgia has particular rules around construction debris. Traffic moves slowly when a line forms, so plan for a bit of waiting during spring or weekend rushes. Look for simple signage marking the piles and bins, and have materials sorted as much as possible before getting out of the vehicle.
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