Georgia
Transfer station
Jefferson (Jackson County) transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Jackson County Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Jackson County citizens and businesses; everyone pays by the bag, item or ton.
Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bagged household garbage (32 gallons or less) | $1 per bag |
| White goods (refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers) | $4 per item |
| Furniture (couches, mattresses) | $4 per item |
| Passenger tires | $7 each, plus $1 if on rim |
| Tractor trailer tires and racing slicks | $12 each, plus $1 if on rim |
| Larger (OTR) tires | $500 per ton |
| Scale loads | $75 per ton prorated, $5 minimum |
| Special waste (boats, campers) | $100 per ton prorated |
| Latex paint | 5-gal $15, 2-gal $6, gallon $3, quart or pint $1 |
| Oil-based paint | 5-gal $20, gallon $4, quart $1.50, pint $1; spray paint $1.50 |
| Payment | Cash, check, debit or credit (3% fee on credit), approved charge accounts |
Hazardous waste
Not accepted: chemicals, hazardous waste (such as asbestos), biomedical waste and sharps, lithium ion and nickel cadmium batteries, liquids, pressurized tanks, antifreeze, gasoline and diesel. Used motor oil is accepted free; paint and light bulbs are accepted for recycling.
Holiday closures
Remaining 2026 holiday hours: Veterans Day November 11, 7:30 a.m.-noon; Thanksgiving November 26 closed; day after Thanksgiving November 27, 7:30 a.m.-noon; Christmas Eve December 24, 7:30 a.m.-noon; Christmas Day December 25 closed.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Free year-round recycling here: scrap metal (aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, iron, steel, tin, not cans), flattened cardboard, e-waste (consoles, TVs, appliances, keyboards, computers), motor oil and paint.
- Unload your own vehicle; staff help when they can. Unearthed tires, power or telephone poles, animals and burned household garbage are not accepted (debris from a burned home is).
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.