Metropolitan Area · Rank #245

Athens-Clarke County

Georgia · 0.2M residents · 0 haulers across 0 cities

The Athens-Clarke County metropolitan area covers roughly 210,000 residents in Georgia, anchored by Athens and surrounding communities. Public right-of-way placement (street, sidewalk, alley) requires a permit through the local public works office, while placement on a private driveway or yard generally does not. We are still building our hauler coverage for this metro. In the meantime, submit a quote request and we'll route it to qualified companies in your area.

Permit Rules for Athens-Clarke County

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Athens-Clarke County
GA · 0.2M pop · Typical
Permit
$25-$75 typical
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$25-$75 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
Athens-Clarke County Transportation & Public Works (T&PW Engineering, 120 W. Dougherty Street).
Portal
athensclarkecounty.com permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
**$115 ROW Permit Athens-Clarke County T&PW Engineering** — applications via tpwsubmissions@accgov.com w/ site plan/drawing + cash/check/credit card. Permits issued via email. **Athens-Clarke County is consolidated city-county since 1991**. **Submit by Thursday noon prior week**. **Roll carts at street by 7:30 AM** + 2ft from each other and from mailboxes/obstacles, handles toward house. **NO yard/liquid/hazardous/C&D in roll cart**. **$2/bag overflow stickers** at 725 Hancock Industrial Way. **$15 service change fee** for >1 change/year. **ACC Landfill** accepts MSW from ACC + Oglethorpe County ONLY. **C&D NOT MSW** — residents may use Oglethorpe County C&D Landfill (706-743-3649) w/ proof of address. **Leaf & Limb $25.50/ton ($5 min)**. **Animal Carcass $20 min**. **Tires on rim $10/each**. ACC Solid Waste 706-613-3501. T&PW 706-613-3440. **University of Georgia (UGA)** student housing turnover spike May/Aug. **Five Points + Normaltown + downtown UGA** neighborhoods. EPD-GA. NOT Athens OH, AL, TX.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
HOA-dependent
Special rules
Off-campus student housing turnover.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Georgia bans: Whole tires (banned from landfills, must be processed), lead-acid batteries, used motor oil, used oil filters, yard trimmings (restricted at MSW landfills), white goods (Freon must be removed). NO e-waste ban. Rule 391-3-4.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against accgov.com Transportation & Public Works + Sumter consolidation 1991.
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Cities in the Athens-Clarke County metro

16 cities · 0 with listed haulers

Arnoldsville Athens Bishop Bogart Carlton Colbert Comer Crawford Danielsville Hull Ila Lexington Maxeys North High Shoals Watkinsville Winterville
What to expect in this metro

Smaller metros like Athens typically have 2-8 active dumpster rental companies serving the area. Pricing is often more consistent across the metro than in major markets, and same-day or next-day delivery is more commonly available. With fewer competing haulers, getting 2-3 quotes is usually sufficient to identify the best option. Confirm landfill availability with your hauler — some smaller metros have limited disposal options that affect pricing.

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