South Fulton, GA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Under the current Clean South Fulton program, curbside recycling is not available; instead, the Merk Miles Citizens Convenience Center at 3225 Merk Road continues to offer residents recycling at no charge, and the city has said it is exploring additional drop-off locations. The center is open Tuesday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday) and accepts recycling, bulky items, and other materials. The Solid Waste Ordinance (Title 6, Chapter 2) defines recycling as a process by which materials that would otherwise become solid waste are collected, separated, or processed and returned to use, and it regulates the 'recovered materials storage bin' alongside the garbage cart for set-out timing (no earlier than 3:30 p.m. the day before, removed by the day after collection). The city also hosts free recycling and shredding events. Note that older third-party material from a prior multi-vendor era described curbside recycling and accepted-item lists; residents should rely on the current city program (drop-off at Merk Miles) and confirm accepted materials with the city, since glass and certain plastics are commonly excluded.