Georgia
Transfer station
Athens (Jackson County) transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Jackson County New Kings Bridge Road Compactor Site.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Jackson County citizens (the county runs the sites for its citizens and businesses). Pay per bag.
Hours
- Tuesday-Friday 2:30-5:30 p.m.
- Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Closed Sunday and Monday.
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 |
| Payment | Cash or check only |
Hazardous waste
Not accepted. Compactor sites take bagged household garbage only.
Holiday closures
Compactor sites close on every listed 2026 holiday. Remaining: Veterans Day November 11, Thanksgiving November 26, day after Thanksgiving November 27, Christmas Eve December 24 and Christmas Day December 25.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Bagged household garbage only; regular garbage bags are fine. Take everything else (furniture, appliances, tires, paint, scale loads, recycling) to the Jackson County Transfer Station, 100 Landfill Drive, Jefferson.
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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.