The City of Columbus has two open landfills for citizens use.
The landfills employ inmate labor. It is a violation of Georgia code 42-5-16 & MCP code 77-327 to deal, give or trade items with inmates. THIS IS CONSIDERED A FELONY!
It shall be unlawful for any person to trade or traffic with, buy from, or sell any article to an inmate without the knowledge and consent of the warden, superintendent, or the designated representative in charge. Any person who violates Code Section 42-5-16 or 42-5-17 shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than one nor more than five years.
7900 Pine Grove WayColumbus, GA 31907
WasteDisposalDivision@columbusga.org
Rachel Masenburge (706) 225-4516
Waste is only accepted from Muscogee County Residents. (Valid ID, Water Bill)
Contractors that are doing work in Muscogee County must show proof of where the job is being done. (Work order, invoice... etc.)
Mixed loads are NOT permitted, and site separation is not allowed. Loads must be of the same type of material: Household Garbage, Construction, and Green Waste.
Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday: See Saturday ScheduleSunday: CLOSED
We ask citizens arrive 30 minutes before closing for normal drop-off and, at least, an hour and a half before closing for large loads.
Open 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Payment accepted in cash, check, credit and debit card. Businesses with an approved license may be billed through the CCG Revenue Division.
Garbage, food, street refuse, paper, cloth, furniture, glass, plastic
Roofing, plywood, treated wood, plaster, steel, concrete, plastic, insulation, rubber
These items are buried apon receipt and include items such as, Asbestos (businesses are required to provide a State EPD issued manifest number), animals, industrial sludge and ashes, tobacco, medical waste. All material requiring special handling must arrive prior to 11:00 AM (with appropriate documentation) and with at least 24 hours advance notice.
(Special Handling)
Includes items such as, limbs, stumps, trees, shrub, and land clearing debris. We cannot accept Green waste that is mixed with other waste. This site operates a mulching machine suitable for grinding most organic waste as part of Columbus' Recycling and Compost Program.
We DO NOT accept Railroad Ties. The only known source for disposal is Taylor County Landfill* located in Butler/Mauk, GA (478) 862-2504.
* Citizens should call for fees and times.
*A citizen may deposit EMPTY paint cans or paint that has been completely dried (proper procedure: fill with dirt, sand, absorbent material and expose to air until solidified.)
Bring to the attention of the scale-house attendant any questionable items such as: fire extinguishers, propane tanks, gas cans, etc. for proper disposal instructions.
Location: 7589 River RoadColumbus, GA 31904
Contact:Rachel Masenburge (706) 225-4525
Hours of OperationMonday & Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWednesday: CLOSEDThursday & Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday: See Saturday ScheduleSunday: CLOSED
Saturday ScheduleOpen 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Effective 13 May 2019, Granite Bluff Inert Landfill NO LONGER accepts: limbs, stumps, trees, shrubs, and land clearing. (These materials are now processed at Pine Grove Landfill.)
Payment accepted in cash, check, credit or debit card. Businesses with an approved license may be billed through the CCG Revenue Division.
The Solid Waste Management Plan for the Columbus Consolidated Government covers the years 2019 through 2028. This plan has been developed to establish a roadmap to achieve the goals of reducing and managing solid waste within Muscogee County (except within the Fort Benning Military Reservation).
Solid Waste Management Plan (2019 - 2028)