CHaRM DeKalb (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Live Thrive (nonprofit) in Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia.
- Address
- 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
- Hours
- By appointment: Wednesday 9:00 am-2:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am-2:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Open to residents and businesses (businesses pay higher rates)
- Cost
- Chemicals and paint are weighed together: residents’ first 20 pounds free, then $.70 per pound (up to 100 lb total), $.75 (101-199 lb) or $.80 (200 lb and up); businesses $1 per pound. Fluorescent tubes and CFLs $.60 each; fire extinguishers $5-$10; mercury thermometers $2; thermostats $5; TVs and monitors $25; tires $3
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- 404-600-6386
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
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.
- Permanent drop-off · 7 mi away · 1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315Who can use it: Open to residents and businesses (businesses pay higher rates)
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- Collection event · 21 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
- Collection event · 29 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 · 53 mi away · 1005 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601Who 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…
- Collection event · 65 mi away · 412 Lavender Drive, Rome, GA 30165 · Date: Sat, Feb 7, 2026, Sat, May 9, 2026, Sat, Aug 8, 2026, Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Floyd County residents only (Floyd County license plate or other proof of residency)
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FAQ
Who can use CHaRM DeKalb (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)?
Open to residents and businesses (businesses pay higher rates)
Is it free?
Chemicals and paint are weighed together: residents’ first 20 pounds free, then $.70 per pound (up to 100 lb total), $.75 (101-199 lb) or $.80 (200 lb and up); businesses $1 per pound. Fluorescent tubes and CFLs $.60 each; fire extinguishers $5-$10; mercury thermometers $2; thermostats $5; TVs and monitors $25; tires $3
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: latex paint. Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: aerosol paint.
What will they turn away?
Propane tanks; unknown chemicals; industrial lab chemicals