Dalton-Whitfield Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority in Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia.
- Address
- 4189 Old Dixie Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721
- Hours
- Third Saturday of every month, 7:00 am-2:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Residents of the City of Dalton and Whitfield County only; no business or commercial waste
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 706-277-2545
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.
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- Collection event · 43 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
- 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 · 70 mi away · 1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315Who can use it: Open to residents and businesses (businesses pay higher rates)
- Permanent drop-off · 72 mi away · 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032Who can use it: Open to residents and businesses (businesses pay higher rates)
- Collection event · 74 mi away · 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 · Date: Sat, Feb 6, 2027, Sat, Jun 12, 2027Who can use it: Gwinnett County residents
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FAQ
Who can use Dalton-Whitfield Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Residents of the City of Dalton and Whitfield County only; no business or commercial waste
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 706-277-2545 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: latex paint. Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: paint thinner.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: lead-acid batteries. Accepted: vehicle batteries. Accepted: rechargeable batteries.
What will they turn away?
Explosives; ammunition; CFL bulbs; fluorescent tubes; compressed gases; radioactive material; business waste