Wednesday September 11th, 2024 2:48AM

Habersham County landfill fees set to rise

By AccessWDUN Staff

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners announced Friday a newly approved fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2025 that will see rising landfill fees.

Effective July 29, the minimum charges at the Habersham County Landfill will increase to $20, with the tipping fee rising to $60 per ton, according to officials.

Non-household item disposal fees will cost the following amounts:

  • Car tires: $5 each
  • Car tires with rims: $10 each
  • Truck tires: $10 each
  • Truck tires with rims: $20 each
  • Tractor tires: $15 each
  • Tractor tires with rims: $30 each
  • Mattresses: $10 each
  • Box Springs: $10 each

The landfill is located at 4900 Dicks Hill Parkway, Mt. Airy, and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, officials said Friday.

Habersham County Solid Waste also operates recycling centers at the following locations:

  • Clarkesville Center, 4142 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville ­– 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
  • Cornelia/Habersham Center, 507 Nicolon Drive, Cornelia – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
  • Landfill Center, 4900 Dicks Hill Parkway, Mt. Airy – 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

More information about the landfill, fees and what is or is not accepted can be inquired by calling (706) 839-0242.

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