Transfer Station
2100 Colbert Danielsville Rd
P.O. Box 377
Danielsville, GA 30633
Phone: 706-795-3222
Ext. #2 for Recycling Information
Ext. #5 for Scale House
Hours of Operation
Wednesday - Saturday
7:00am - 5:50pm
Closed Sunday - Tuesday
All loads must be on the scale by 5:30pm
The Madison County Solid Waste Transfer Station is a member of the ten county Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management Authority.
"The Authority is involved in planning, education, and research on solid waste topics as they as they relate to general operations and compliance with federal and state law".
For more information on the Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management Authority, please click the link below:
negrc.org/planning-government-services/regional-authorities/
Transfer Station Information
****NOTICE: AS OF JANUARY 2ND, 2021, THE BAG SIDE FEE WILL INCREASE TO $1.00 PER BAG (UP TO 33 GALLON SIZE) & $2.00 PER BAG (OVER 33 GALLON SIZE)****
Cash and Checks Only; NO credit or debit cards accepted!
Notice: There is a $40 service fee for returned checks.
Holiday Closings for 2023
(The Transfer Station's holidays may differ from other government offices)
April 7th -- Good Friday
November 11th -- Veteran's Day
November 23th & 24th -- Thanksgiving
You may also dial 706-795-3222 and select option #3 for the Holiday Closings list.
We are not responsible for accidents
PLEASE BE CAREFUL, DRIVE SLOWLY, & KEEP YOUR CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE.
THE TRANSFER STATION / RECYCLING CENTER HAS VIDEO CAMERAS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY.
YOU MAY NOT REMOVE ANYTHING FROM THE TRANSFER STATION OR RECYCLING CENTER!
Rules and regulations for the Transfer Station
Loads must be on the scale by 5:30pm
All vehicles must be tarped and secured before you will be allowed to enter the transfer station.
We do not accept construction/building materials, burned waste, or free flowing liquid.
Up to 8 bags of trash may enter the bag side of scale house (right side) at $1.00 per bag up to 33 gallon size; $2.00 per bag over 33 gallon size. You must be tarped and secured and be able to tell the attendant how many bags you have.
Citizens crossing the scale must pay .03cents per pound with a minimum of $3.00 to dispose of garbage. You must be tarped and secured before you enter the transfer station.
It is against the Georgia law to transport your garbage/recycling unless it is tarped and secured. (putting your tarp on at the transfer station gate is not acceptable.
You must drive slowly while in the transfer station/recycling center and follow the attendants instructions.
Citizens not following rules and regulations will be asked to leave the property.
Please ask scale attendant if you have any questions
The following items are accepted and must cross scale
furniture
mattress / box springs
household garbage
televisions / computer monitors
The following items are accepted for recycling
white goods - appliances. NO TV'S / COMPUTER MONITORS
scrap metal is accepted at no charge but you must tell the scale attendant when you arrive at the center you have metal, and weigh it separated from your household waste.
used motor oil - small containers only (see attendant) no 55 gallon barrels accepted
vehicle batteries - see attendant - no charge
tires (fees apply) see attendant - appointments needed for large loads
used cooking oil (don't mix anything with the oil)
Cash (small bills) and local checks only (with picture ID), we do not accept credit or debit cards.
Madison County Recycling Center
Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Saturday 7:00am - 5:45pm
Closed Sunday - Tuesday
For more information on the recyclables that we accept, and the proper way to recycle your items - What to Recycle
Keep Madison County Beautiful
For Information on Keep Madison County Beautiful please click the link provided to be directed to their page or you can contact the coordinator, Mary Beth Dial, directly at 706-795-5151.