Athens-Clarke County CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (Recycling Division) in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia.
- Address
- 1005 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601
- Hours
- Tuesday 7:00 am-1:00 pm; Wednesday noon-6:00 pm; Friday and Saturday 7:00 am-1:00 pm (arrive at least 30 minutes before closing); altered hours on some holidays; closed the 4th week of September
- Who can use it
- Open to anyone; residents need no appointment (proof of Athens-Clarke residency for the lower trip fee); businesses must book with the household hazardous waste supervisor at 706-296-7832
- Cost
- $3 per trip for Athens-Clarke County residents, $8 per trip for everyone else; chemicals, fertilizers and automotive fluids $5 per gallon; paint $2 per gallon container; batteries free; fluorescent tubes $.50 each; propane tanks (20 lb or larger) $5 each; check or card only (no cash, no American Express)
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 706-613-3501 ext. 4
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- –Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- ✕Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- ✓Propane
- –Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
What they won’t take
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · 35 mi away · 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 · Date: Sat, Feb 6, 2027, Sat, Jun 12, 2027Who can use it: Gwinnett County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 53 mi away · 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032Who can use it: Open to residents and businesses (businesses pay higher rates)
- Collection event · 54 mi away · 1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: City of Roswell residents only; photo ID showing an address in Roswell city limits; no businesses
- Permanent drop-off · 60 mi away · 1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315Who can use it: Open to residents and businesses (businesses pay higher rates)
- Collection event · 66 mi away · 150 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: City of Woodstock residents only for household hazardous waste
- Permanent drop-off · 101 mi away · 4189 Old Dixie Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721Who can use it: Residents of the City of Dalton and Whitfield County only; no business or commercial waste
All programs in Clarke County →
FAQ
Who can use Athens-Clarke County CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)?
Open to anyone; residents need no appointment (proof of Athens-Clarke residency for the lower trip fee); businesses must book with the household hazardous waste supervisor at 706-296-7832
Is it free?
$3 per trip for Athens-Clarke County residents, $8 per trip for everyone else; chemicals, fertilizers and automotive fluids $5 per gallon; paint $2 per gallon container; batteries free; fluorescent tubes $.50 each; propane tanks (20 lb or larger) $5 each; check or card only (no cash, no American Express)
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: batteries.
What will they turn away?
Gasoline; fuels
- www.accgov.com/5894/CHaRM
- epd.georgia.gov/about-us/land-protection-branch/hazardous-waste/household-hazardous-waste