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!
7900 Pine Grove Way Columbus, GA 31907
WasteDisposalDivision@columbusga.org
Phone: (706) 225-4515
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 PM Saturday: See Saturday Schedule Sunday: CLOSED
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.
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.
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.
7589 River Road Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: (706) 225-4525
Monday & Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday & Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: See Saturday Schedule Sunday: CLOSED
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 Moore Military Reservation).
Solid Waste Management Plan (2019 - 2028)