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Coweta County, GA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Mandate
None; voluntary
Drop-off
Compactor sites, transfer station
Cost
Free with proof of residency
Accepted
Glass, cans, paper, cardboard, plastics #1-7
Newnan curbside
No glass accepted

Summary

Recycling is voluntary in Coweta County. Georgia has no residential recycling mandate. The county takes recyclables free of charge, separated from garbage, at its compactor sites and transfer station with proof of residency.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Coweta County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Recyclable items will be accepted free of charge at the transfer station for waste disposal according to the following: Recyclable items must be delivered separate from waste.

Source: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.)View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 40).

Full Breakdown

No state or county law requires households to recycle. Instead, Coweta County accepts recyclables free at its compactor sites and transfer station, so long as they are delivered separate from waste and the resident shows proof of residency. Accepted materials include glass food and drink containers, aluminum and steel cans, newspaper and mixed paper, cardboard, and plastic bottles marked #1 through #7. Note the difference by jurisdiction: the county takes glass, but Newnan's curbside recycling through Amwaste does not. Recyclers still pay standard fees for non-recyclable trash brought in the same trip.

Violations & Fines

There is no penalty for choosing not to recycle. Recyclables mixed into general waste are simply charged and disposed of as trash rather than diverted free of charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is recycling required in Coweta County?
No. Georgia has no residential recycling mandate and the county does not require it. Recycling is voluntary and free at county compactor sites and the transfer station with proof of residency.
Can I recycle glass in Coweta County?
Yes, at county compactor sites and the transfer station. But if you live in Newnan, the city's Amwaste curbside recycling does not take glass, so bring it to a county site.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Coweta County

Collection ScheduleSome RestrictionsBulk Item DisposalSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Street Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Height LimitsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: RV & Boat ParkingSome RestrictionsIllegal DumpingHeavy RestrictionsBin Placement RulesSome RestrictionsPickup Rules & SchedulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Driveway RulesSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Abandoned VehiclesSignificant Restrictions

All Coweta County rules

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