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A small, no-frills recycling center in Rabun Gap that locals use when they want to keep recyclables out of the landfill. Neighbors drop off household recyclables and the occasional electronics or scrap metal run. It’s the sort of place people swing by between errands rather than make a day of hauling trash.
The site is modest in scale-think a couple of drive-up lanes and rows of clearly labeled recycling bins. There’s an entrance area with a booth and a short driveway to pull up, then separate containers for paper, cardboard, glass, metals and plastics, with an area for electronics or larger items if accepted. Vehicles usually back up to the appropriate bin to unload; plan for tight turning and a gravel or paved surface. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to be the busiest times and can form a short line to get in.
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Before You Go
- Flatten and bundle cardboard before arriving to save space and speed up unloading.
- Sort materials in the vehicle by type so unloading is quick-keep paper separate from glass and metal.
- Bring someone to help with heavy or awkward items; the drop-off lanes are fine for cars and small trucks but large loads take more time and muscle.
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