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 relate to general operations and compliance with federal and state law".
You may visit the Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management Authority for more information
THE SPEED LIMIT FOR THE TRANSFER STATION IS 10 MILES PER HOUR AND IS STRICKLY INFORCED!
Cash(small bills) and Local Checks Only(with picture ID); NO credit or debit cards accepted!
Notice: There is a $40 service fee for returned checks.
Holiday Closings for 2024
(The Transfer Station's holidays may differ from other government offices)
March 29 - Good Friday
July 4 - Independence Day
November 28 & 29 - Thanksgiving
December 25 - Christmas Day
January 1, 2025 - New Years Day
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
Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Saturday 7:00am - 5:45pm Closed - Sunday through Tuesday
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)
For more information on the recyclables that we accept, and the proper way to recycle your items - What to Recycle
Keep Madison County Beautiful
You may visit the Keep Madison County Beautiful page for information, or you can contact the coordinator, Mary Beth Dial, directly at 706-795-5151.
The Keep Madison County Beautiful page will provide you with information on opportunities to get involved in our efforts to keep our county clean and beautiful as well as events held throughout the year for recycling.