Newton County Trash Dump Hours

Find the Right Dump Hours for Your Newton County Trash Disposal Needs

Are you a resident of Newton County, Georgia, looking for information on trash disposal and dump hours? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the details you need to know about the county’s landfill and convenience centers, including their hours of operation, acceptable items, and fees.

Landfill Hours and Fees

The Newton County Landfill is located at 205 Lower River Road, Covington, GA 30016. It is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM. The landfill is closed on Sundays and most major holidays.

The landfill accepts household trash, furniture, appliances, cardboard, metal, yard trimmings, construction and remodeling materials, and tires (up to 10 per week for Newton County residents).

The landfill fees are as follows:

• Minimum fee: $30.00 (includes the first 1,080 pounds)
• Tipping fee: $56.00 per ton

Convenience Center Hours and Fees

Newton County also operates six convenience centers located throughout the county. These centers accept household garbage, bulk waste, and recyclables.

The convenience centers are open Tuesday through Friday from Noon to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The centers are closed on Sundays, Mondays, and most major holidays.

To access the convenience centers, residents must purchase a vehicle hang tag for $85. The hang tags are valid for one year and can be purchased online, in person at the Newton County Historic Courthouse, or by mail.

Acceptable Items

The following items are accepted at both the landfill and convenience centers:

• Household trash
• Furniture
• Appliances
• Cardboard
• Metal
• Yard trimmings
• Construction and remodeling materials
• Tires (up to 10 per week for Newton County residents)

Unacceptable Items

The following items are not accepted at the landfill or convenience centers:

• Used motor oil
• Used transmission fluid
• Coolant
• Spent engine cleaner
• Used cooking oil
• Batteries
• Hazardous chemicals
• Propane and helium tanks

Special Days for Household Electronics and Paint

On the first Saturday of each month, the Newton County Landfill hosts a special event for the disposal of household electronics and unwanted paint. Residents can bring up to 10 gallons of paint per household per month.

Contact Information

For more information about the Newton County Landfill and convenience centers, please contact the Solid Waste Authority at (770) 786-5808. You can also visit the Solid Waste Authority website at https://www.co.newton.ga.us/246/Landfill.