Georgia
Transfer station
Covington (Newton County) transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Newton County Piper Road Convenience Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Newton County residents with a current vehicle hang tag ($185 for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027). Apply with a driver's license and proof of residency at the Hang Tag Office, 8134 Geiger Street NW, Ste 7, Covington (770-243-8613), online or by mail. No commercial businesses.
Hours
- Tuesday-Friday noon-7 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m.-7 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 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle hang tag, FY27 | $185 per year (no cash; 3.5% fee on cards in person) |
| Up to 10 32-gallon bags per week | Included with hang tag |
| Landfill instead (large loads) | $30 minimum for the first 900 lb, then $66 per ton |
Hazardous waste
Not accepted: paint, batteries, oil and hazardous chemicals.
Holiday closures
Remaining closures listed by the county: Veterans Day, Wednesday November 11, 2026; Thanksgiving and the day after, November 26-27; half day Wednesday December 23; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24-25; half day New Year's Eve, December 31; New Year's Day, January 1, 2027. Centers close on most major holidays.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepted: up to 10 32-gallon bags of trash a week; bulky items that fit in a pickup bed (not above the top of the bed), including limbs under 6 in. diameter and under 6 ft long; trailers no larger than 5 x 6 ft loaded no higher than 2 ft. Once a month, one large bulk item (mattress, box spring, sofa or chair) after the attendant logs your tag.
- Recycling containers for metal, aluminum, cardboard, newspaper, plastic and glass.
- Not accepted: large tree debris, commercial waste, tires, animal carcasses. Multiple or oversized loads go to the Newton County Landfill (770-786-5808), which does not take the hang tag.
- Loads must be covered. Dumping at a closed gate and scavenging are unlawful.
- The county page says seven centers in one place and six in another; it lists seven, including the newly opened Cook Road center.
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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.