This information listed below will help you identify ways and locations to properly dispose of many items used around your home or business.

Abrasive Cleaners

If the abrasive cleaner cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. Abrasive cleaners may be disposed of in one of two ways. Under state law, if generated by household use, solidified abrasive cleaners can be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. Abrasive cleaners can also be poured slowly down an inside drain, with a large amount of additional water. Rinse the empty container, using the rinse water as you would the product. Some empty metal containers can be recycled at local recycling centers.  If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill.

Asphalt

J & J Landfill 
250 Nichols Road
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 889-5458

81 Inert Landfill & Disposal
6444 Hwy 81
Loganville, GA 30052
770-466-3676

Allied Recycling
2495 Old Covington Hwy
Conyers, GA 30012
770-922-6031

Oak Grove Sanitary Landfill

967 Carl-Bethleham Rd
Winder, GA
770-867-2499

B.J. Landfill
6461 Corley Rd
Norcross, GA
770-448-3997

Doraville Transfer Station
2784 Woodwin Rd
Atlanta, GA
770-451-4300

Kent Rock Inert Landfill
5261 Kent Rock Rd
Loganville, GA
770-385-0666

S&W Inert
421 Thunder Rd
Buford, GA
770-945-1771

Bleach

If the bleach cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. Bleach can be poured slowly down the drain with a large amount of additional water. The empty container should be triple rinsed and recycled, if possible.  The rinse water can be used as you would the bleach or poured down the drain. If the container cannot be recycled, then it can be disposed of in a landfill. Bleach should not be poured down outside drains, into a storm sewer, or on the ground. Chlorine bleach should not be mixed with products containing ammonia. When mixed, the two products produce a dangerous gas.

Building Materials

Allied Recycling
2495 Old Covington Hwy
Conyers, GA 30012
770-922-6031

B.J. Landfill
6461 Corley Rd
Norcross, GA
770-448-3997

Oak Grove Sanitary Landfill
967 Carl-Bethleham Rd.
Winder, GA
770-867-2499

Doraville Transfer Station
2784 Woodwin Rd
Atlanta, GA
770-451-4300

Concrete

County Line Recycling 
6321 Hwy. 29, Tucker
(770) 938-3994

81 Inert Landfill & Disposal
6444 Hwy 81
Loganville, GA 30052
770-466-3676

B.J. Landfill
6461 Corley Rd
Norcross, GA
770-448-3997

Oak Grove Sanitary Landfill
967 Carl-Bethleham Rd
Winder, GA
770-867-2499

Doraville Transfer Station
2784 Woodwin Rd
Atlanta, GA
770-451-4300

Kent Rock Inert Landfill
5261 Kent Rock Rd
Loganville, GA
770-385-0666

S&W Inert
421 Thunder Rd
Buford, GA
770-945-1771

Cooking Oils

Organic Renewable Energy Organization
3519 Church St., Suite E
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 963-8389

Refuel Biofuel
250 Arizona Ave
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 219-9709

Do not dispose of fats, oils and greases by pouring down the drain!

Recommended steps for disposal:

• Freeze animal fats in a can and dispose of in a trash receptacle
• Mix liquid vegetable fats with an absorbent material, such as cat litter or coffee grounds, place in a lidded container and dispose of in a trash receptacle
• Wash fryers, griddles, pots, pans and plates with water until all the oil and grease is removed
• Mix the wash water/oil with an absorbent material (e.g. cat litter) and place in a trash receptacle
• Keep drains clear and clean by using commercial products or vinegar and warm water to dissolve grease.

Disinfectants

If the disinfectant cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. Disinfectants may be disposed of in one of two ways. Disinfectants may be poured slowly down an inside drain with a large amount of additional water. Or, solidified disinfectant or disinfectants in aerosol cans may be disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. Rinse the empty container with water, using the rinse water as you would the product, or pour it down the drain with additional water. The empty container should be recycled, if possible. If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill. Disinfectants should not be poured down outside drains, into a storm sewer, or on the ground. This can cause ground water contamination and/or operational problems with the septic system or POTW.

Drain Openers

If the drain opener cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instruction on proper disposal. Contact the local recycling coordinator to see if a HHW collection program is scheduled for your area. Drain opener can be poured slowly down an inside drain, with a large amount of additional water. Read the label to determine if drain openers may be used or disposed of down a drain, if on a septic tank system. The container should be triple rinsed, using the rinse water as you would the product. The rinse water can also be poured down the drain. The container should be recycled if possible.

If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill.Drain openers should not be poured down outside drains, into a storm sewer, or on the ground. This can cause ground water contamination and/or operational problems with the septic system or POTW. Drain openers can contain very alkaline (lye) or very acidic components. Mixing strong alkalines and strong acids together can produce a violent reaction. Therefore, drain openers should not be mixed with each other, with other products, or with an alternative such as baking soda.

Gas Cylinders

If the tank cannot be exchanged or refilled, or the tank is rusted beyond use, then the tank can be recycled as scrap metal once all of the gas is released and the valve is removed. NOTE: If the tank is not empty, do not attempt to remove the valve.

If the tank is empty and the valve can be removed.   Take the tank to a scrap metal recycling company. These can be located by looking in the Yellow Pages under “Scrap Metals”. You must remove the valve prior to taking the tank to a scrap metal dealer.

If the tank has gas in it and the valve cannot be removed (also applies to small cylinders) Amerigas (and other companies in the Yellow Pages under “Gas – Propane and Natural”) has a machine that removes valves and extracts gas from the tank before sending it to a scrap metal recycler. They normally do not deal with the small camping size propane cylinders because they are not refillable, but they will accept those, extract the gas and remove the valves with their machine, and then give them to a scrap metal recycler.

Amerigas in Atlanta – (404) 872-2878

Other large companies in the Metro Atlanta area that may help:

Blue Flame Gas (770) 943-6571
FerrellGas (404) 363-1300
Metro Lift Propane (770) 484-1959
Taylor Gas (770) 964-3357
Georgia Gas Distributors (404) 364-4427

Gasoline

Other possibilities for disposal include marinas, marine repair shops, and automobile repair shops.

As a last resort, let the gasoline evaporate, in a well ventilated area, away from pets, children, and heat sources.

Insecticides-Indoor

If the insecticide cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal.

Empty insecticide container

If the container is empty, then triple rinse the container (using the rinse water as you would the product). The empty container should be recycled, if possible. If it can not be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill.

Solidified insecticides

The Department of Agriculture has a collection and disposal program for pesticides (focus on agricultural). For more information about their program, call (404) 656-4958. Under state law, if generated by household use, solidified insecticides and those in aerosol cans may be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. Wrap the container in several layers of newspaper, and place in a landfill. Before attempting to dispose of insecticides in this manner, contact the local landfill to find out if they meet this requirement. If curbside waste pick-up is provided, contact the service provider to find out if the waste is being disposed of in a landfill which meets this requirement.

Liquid insecticides

The Department of Agriculture has a collection and disposal program for pesticides (focus on agricultural). For more information about their program, call (404) 656-4958. If generated by household use, solidified liquid insecticide can be legally disposed of in a Subtitle D landfill. To solidify the liquid insecticide, mix the insecticide with enough absorbent material such as shredded newspaper or sawdust to absorb all free
liquids. Place the solidified insecticides in a bag or wrap in newspaper before disposing in a landfill. The empty container should be triple rinsed (using the rinse water as you would the product) and recycled, if possible. If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill.

Kerosene

If the kerosene cannot be used up or given away, then the kerosene can be mixed with an absorbent material or allow the kerosene to evaporate in a well-ventilated area away from children and pets. The container may be disposed of in the landfill.

Kerosene should not be poured down drains (outside and inside), into a storm sewer, or on the ground. Kerosene should not be mixed with gasoline. Great care should be used when handling kerosene. Clearly label the kerosene container. Keep kerosene away from an open flame. Store flammable liquids in a tightly closed, non-glass container and away from heat sources. Store out of reach of children. Kerosene can produce invisible explosive vapors that can ignite by a small spark. Do not store flammable materials inside the home.

Lawn Care Products-Pesticides

If the lawn care product cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal.

Solidified lawn care products

The Department of Agriculture has a collection and disposal program for pesticides (focus on agricultural). For more information about their program, call (404) 656-4958. Under state law, if generated by household use, solidified lawn care products can be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. Wrap the container in several layers of newspaper, tape securely, and place in a landfill. Before attempting to dispose of lawn care products in this manner, contact the local landfill to find out if they meet this requirement. If curbside waste pick-up is provided, contact the service provider to find out if the waste is being disposed of in a landfill which meets this requirement.

Liquid lawn care products

The Department of Agriculture has a collection and disposal program for pesticides (focus on agricultural). For more information about their program, call (404) 656-4958. If generated by household use, solidified liquid lawn care products can be legally disposed of in a Subtitle D landfill. To solidify the liquid lawn care products, mix the lawn care products with enough absorbent material such as shredded newspaper or  sawdust to absorb all free liquids. Place the solidified lawn care products in a bag or wrap in newspaper before disposing in a landfill. The empty container should be triple rinsed (using the rinse water as you would the product) and recycled, if possible.

Lawn Care Products-Non Pesticide

If the fertilizer cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. Under state law, if generated by household use, fertilizer can be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. Wrap the fertilizer container (empty or still containing fertilizer) in newspaper and in a heavy plastic bag, tape it closed, and place in a landfill.

Fertilizers should not be poured down drains (inside and outside) or into a storm sewer

Medical Needles

Place medical needles/syringes in a plastic container with a screw-on lide (juice bottles work well). When the container is full, fasten the lid and tape closed. Place the container in with your regular household garbage.

Medications

Read and follow the prescription label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. Under state law, medicine can be legally disposed in one of two ways.  If connected to a city sewer system, small amounts of medicine (except for cancer treatment drugs and lice shampoos) may be poured down an inside drain with a large amount of additional water. Contact the local wastewater treatment plant for information. In addition, under state law, if generated by household use, solidified medicine can be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. Before attempting to dispose of medicine in this manner, contact the local landfill to find out if they meet this requirement. If curbside waste pick-up is provided, contact the service provider to find out if the waste is being disposed of in a landfill which meets this requirement. Place the solidified medicine in a bag or wrap in newspaper before disposing in a landfill. The empty container should be recycled, if possible.   If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill. Do not pour old medicine down a drain that is connected to a septic tank system. Those on a septic system should put the old medicine in a heavy plastic bag, tape the bag closed, and place it in a landfill. Medical waste may be placed in the landfill. Before disposing, wrap the waste in newspaper, place it in a heavy plastic bag, and tape closed.

Old medicine should not be poured down outside drains, down septic tank systems, into storm sewers, or on the ground. This can cause ground water contamination and/or operational problems with the septic system or POTW.

Metal Polish

Under state law, metal polish, if generated from household use, can be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. Before attempting to dispose of metal polish in this manner, contact the local landfill to find out if they meet this requirement. If curbside waste pick-up is provided, contact the service provider to find out if the waste is being disposed of in a landfill which meets this requirement. To solidify the metal polish, mix the metal polish with enough absorbent material, such as cat-box filler, to absorb all free liquids or open the container in a well ventilated area and allow the contents to solidify. The solidified material may be disposed of in a landfill. The empty container should be recycled, if possible.  If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill.

Mercury

Atlanta Light Bulbs
1810-G Auger Drive
Tucker, GA 30084
770-491-3586

R.E. Michel Company, Inc.
825 Progress Center Ave, Suite B
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 237-5050

Mercury Thermostats only

Mold & Mildew Stain Removers

If the mold and mildew stain remover cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. Under state law, if generated by household use, mold and mildew stain removers can be legally disposed of in two ways. Mold and mildew stain removers may either be poured slowly down an inside drain, with a large amount of additional water, or the solidified product may be disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. To solidify a mold and mildew stain remover, mix it with enough absorbent material (e.g., cat-box filler) to absorb all free liquids. Then place the solidified material in the landfill. Triple rinse the empty container. Use the rinse water as you would the product or pour it down the drain. The rinsed, empty container should be recycled, if possible. If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed in a landfill.Mold and mildew stain removers should not be poured down outside drains, into a storm sewer, or on the ground. This can cause ground water contamination and/or operational problems with the septic system or POTW.

Mothballs

If the mothballs cannot be used up or given away, then under state law, if generated by household use, mothballs can be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. To dispose, wrap the mothball in a plastic bag and place in a landfill.

Oven Cleaners

If the oven cleaner cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal.

Under state law, if generated by household use, solidified oven cleaner or oven cleaner in aerosol cans may be disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. To solidify the oven cleaner, mix the oven cleaner with enough absorbent material such as cat-box filler to absorb all free liquids. Place the solidified oven cleaner in a bag or wrap in newspaper before disposing in a landfill. The empty container should be recycled, if possible. If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill.

Non-aerosol oven cleaners should not be poured down outside drains, into a storm sewer, on the ground, or down an inside drain if connected to a septic tank system. This can cause groundwater contamination and/or operational problems with the septic system or POTW.

Caution

Oven cleaners may contain very alkaline (lye) or very acidic components. Mixing strong alkalines and strong acids together can produce a violent reaction. Therefore, oven cleaners should not be mixed with each other, with other products,or with an alternative such as baking soda.

Paint

If the paint cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. Under state law, solidified paint can be legally disposed of in a landfill. To solidify paint, mix it with an absorbent material such as cat litter, sawdust or shredded newspaper to absorb all liquids and allow the mixture to harden. Put the lid securely on the can. Place the can with the solidified paint in a trash bag and then “double” bag in another trash bag. It can then be placed in the landfill or placed out with household garbage for collection. Paint in aerosol cans (spray paint) can go directly in the trash.

Paint Stripper

Under state law, if generated by household use, solidified paint strippers can be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. To solidify the paint stripper, mix the paint stripper with enough absorbent material, such as sawdust, to absorb all free liquids. Then place the solidified material in the landfill. Paint strippers containing lye (sodium hydroxide) may be poured down the drain with a large amount of water. Before disposing of the stripper down the drain, check with the local wastewater treatment plant. The rinsed, empty container should be recycled, if possible.  If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill.

Paint Thinner

Under state law, if generated by household use, solidified paint thinner can be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. To absorb the paint thinner or the cloudy material on the bottom of the container that is left after the reuse process outlined above, mix the product with enough absorbent material (e.g., newspaper, sawdust) to absorb all free liquids or open the container in a well ventilated area and allow the contents to solidify. Place the material in a plastic bag and dispose of in a landfill. The empty container should be recycled, if possible.  If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill.

Photography Chemicals

If the photography chemicals cannot be used up, given away, or recycled, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. Contact the local recycling coordinator to see if a HHW collection program is scheduled for your area. If connected to a sewer system and the local wastewater treatment plant permits it, some photographic chemicals can be poured down an inside drain. Slowly pour small amounts of mixed and diluted black-and-white photography solution down an inside drain with a large amount of additional water. Contact the local wastewater treatment plant for more information. The empty, rinsed container should be recycled, if possible. If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill.

For color photography chemicals and solutions, contact the manufacturer for disposal instructions. The Eastman Kodak publication J-52 “Disposal of Small Volumes of Photographic Processing Solutions” (Eastman Kodak, 343 Slate Street, Rochester, New York 14650) may be helpful.

Photography chemicals should not be poured down a septic tank, down outside drains, into a storm sewer, or on the ground. This can cause ground water contamination and/or operational problems with the septic system or POTW.

Picric Acid

Do not attempt to dispose of picric acid yourself. Contact your local fire department, bomb squad, or police/sheriff department for help in disposing of and transporting this product. Picric acid should not be poured down a septic tank, down inside or outside drains, into a storm sewer, or on the ground. This can cause ground water contamination and/or operational problems with the septic system or POTW

Pool Chemicals

Under state law, if generated by household use, solidified pool chemicals can be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. Cat box filler should not be used to solidify pool chemicals. If the chemicals are in a liquid form, contact your local sanitary sewer system to determine if they are acceptable onsite to be used in their wastewater treatment plant operations.

Pool chemicals should not be poured down a septic tank, into outside drains, into a storm sewer, or on the ground. This can cause ground water contamination and/or operational problems with the septic system or POTW.

Pool chemicals should not be mixed with petroleum products.

Propane Tanks

Newell Recycling
2800 Amwiler Rd
Doraville, GA 30360
770-446-6883

Tullis Metal
3100 Buford Highway
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-7826

Georgia Gas
(404) 364-4427

Allied Recycling
2495 Old Covington Hwy
Conyers, GA 30012
770-922-6031

Railroad Ties

Oak Grove Landfill
Barrow/Winder
770-867-2499

Richland Creek Landfill
BFI in Buford
770-271-3575

Solvents

If the solvent cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. If recycling is not feasible, under state law, solidified solvents, if generated by household use, can be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. Before attempting to dispose of solvents in this manner, contact the local landfill to find out if they meet this requirement. If curbside waste pick-up is provided, contact the service provider to find out if the waste is being disposed of in a landfill which meets this requirement. To solidify solvents, mix the solvent with enough absorbent material such as cat-box filler to absorb all free liquids and allow the mixture to harden. Place the solidified solvent in a bag or wrap in newspaper before disposing in a landfill. The empty container can be disposed of in a landfill. Solvents should not be poured down drains (inside and outside), in the storm sewer, or on the ground. This can cause ground water contamination and/or operational problems with the septic system or POTW.

EURASIAN MOTORSPORTS INC.
Phone: 770-925-7660
3634 East Liddle Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
Click here for a map
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

LUBE 3000, INC.
Phone: 770-277-0511
751 SR 20
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Click here for a map
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm; Saturday 8am-5pm

NOBODY’S AUTO SERVICE & REPAIR
Phone: 770-963-1760
202 Scenic Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Click here for a map
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; Saturday 8am-12pm

Shingles

Roofing Waste Management
5180 Atlanta Road
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 434-2441

Allied Recycling
2495 Old Covington Hwy
Conyers, GA 30012
770-922-6031

Atlanta Community Toolbank
55 Ormond Street
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 880-0054

Oak Grove Sanitary Landfill
967 Carl-Bethleham Rd
Winder, GA
770-867-2499

B.J. Landfill
6461 Corley Rd
Norcross, GA
770-448-3997

Doraville Transfer Station
2784 Woodwin Rd
Atlanta, GA
770-451-4300

Tank Valves

As of April 1, 2002, new guidelines require that all propane gas cylinders have Overflow Protection Devices (OPD valve), a triangular-shaped handle with the letters “OPD.”  There are also threads on the inside and outside of the valve; the old valves just have threads on the inside.

Tanks with no visible defects can be re-valved for an approximate cost of $20 by calling Gas, Inc. at 770.963.6238 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) or Amerigas at 770.945.9533. Tanks can be exchanged at most “re-fill and swap” locations.

If your tank is rusted, dented or otherwise damaged, you may recycle it with a company that accepts propane tanks for recycling ONLY if the tank is empty and the valve has been removed.

Toilet Bowl Cleaners

If the toilet bowl cleaner cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. Under state law, toilet bowl cleaners can be legally disposed of in two ways. Toilet bowl cleaners generated from household use may either be poured slowly down an inside drain, with a large amount of additional water, or the solidified product may be disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. To solidify a toilet bowl cleaner, mix it with enough absorbent material (e.g., cat-box filler) to absorb all free liquids. Then place the solidified material in the landfill. Triple rinse the empty container. Use the rinse water as you would the product, or pour it down the drain. The empty container should then be recycled, if possible.  If the empty container cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed in a landfill.

Tub & Tile Cleaner

If the tub and tile cleaner cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the product’s label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. Under state law, tub and tile cleaners can be legally disposed of in two ways. Tub and tile cleaners can be poured slowly down an inside drain with a large amount of additional water. Or, if generated from household use, solidified tub and tile cleaners (as well as those in aerosol cans) can be placed in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. To solidify tub and tile cleaner, mix it with enough absorbent material, such as cat-box filler or sawdust, to absorb all free liquids. Then place the solidified material in the landfill. Triple rinse the empty container, using the rinse water as you would the product, or pour it down the drain. The rinsed, empty container should then be recycled, if possible.

Wood Polish & Waxes

Under state law, if generated by household use, solidified wood polish and wax can be legally disposed of in a permitted, Subtitle D landfill. To solidify wood polish or wax, mix it with enough absorbent material such as sawdust to absorb all free liquids or open the container in a well ventilated area and allow the contents to solidify. The solidified material may be disposed of in a landfill. The empty container should be recycled, if possible. If it cannot be recycled, then the empty container can be disposed of in a landfill.

Wood polishes and waxes should not be poured down drains (inside or outside), into a storm sewer, or on the ground.

Yard Waste

We encourage you to consider starting a home composting program for your yard waste. Composting is simply piling together the organic matter from your yard, and if you like, your home. The materials break down into a rich mulch that you can resuse in your yard. If composting is not for you, call your local garbage company for pick-up information or take your yard debris to a yard waste landfill.

81 Inert Landfill & Disposal
6444 Hwy 81
Loganville, GA 30052
770-466-3676

Allied Recycling
2495 Old Covington Hwy
Conyers, GA 30012
770-922-6031

Downey Trees
4560 S Berkeley Lake Rd
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 889-2822

Doraville Transfer Station
2784 Woodwin Rd
Atlanta, GA
770-451-4300

Kent Rock Inert Landfill
5261 Kent Rock Rd
Loganville, GA
770-385-0666

S&W Inert
421 Thunder Rd
Buford, GA
770-945-1771