Yard waste site
Athens-Clarke Co Landfill
0.6 mi SW · Athens, GA
Landfill
Athens-Clarke County Landfill
Athens, Clarke County, GA · All sites in Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Landfill is a landfill in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, operated by Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCUG). EPA landfill data show it opened in 1977, with closure projected for 2064.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes appliances, batteries, cardboard, electronics, glass and household trash and more. It is one of 10 disposal sites we list in Clarke County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Appliances (accepted)
- Batteries (accepted)
- Cardboard (accepted)
- Electronics (accepted)
- Glass (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Lumber & wood (accepted)
- Recycling (accepted)
- Scrap metal (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1977 |
| Projected closure | 2064 |
| Waste in place | 3,600,476 tons (2022) |
| Size | 141.5 acres |
| Owner | Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCUG) |
| Operator | Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCUG) |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
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Athens-Clarke County Landfill: questions
What does Athens-Clarke County Landfill accept?
Appliances, batteries, cardboard, electronics, glass, household trash, lumber & wood, recycling and scrap metal, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Athens-Clarke County Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include lumber & wood.
When is Athens-Clarke County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2064 for a landfill that opened in 1977 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- What You Can't Take to the Dump, and Where It Goes InsteadHazardous waste, tires, refrigerant appliances, batteries, electronics, paint, oil and asbestos: why dumps refuse them and where each one goes instead.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Georgia Environmental Protection Division) · record dated 2024-12-01
- OpenStreetMap node/2457106691 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated December 1, 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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