Plan Your Roswell Recycling Drop-Off: Hours, Fees, ID & Special Item Rules
The City of Roswell Recycling Center at 11570 Maxwell Road handles much more than ordinary bottles and paper. Residents can use the center for common recyclables plus selected appliances, tires, batteries, electronics, TVs, motor oil, antifreeze, paint and secure paper shredding.
The key rules are residency, timing and item preparation. Services are currently restricted to City of Roswell residents and businesses, businesses have narrower visit days, several specialty items carry fees, and true household hazardous waste is handled through separate City collection events.
Quick Answer: What Should You Know Before Visiting Roswell Recycling Center?
The City of Roswell Recycling Center is at 11570 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. The City’s current normal schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday and Monday are closed.
Current City rules limit service to Roswell residents and Roswell businesses. A photo ID showing an address within Roswell city limits is required. Businesses may currently use the center only Wednesday through Friday during normal operating hours.
On this page
- Current hours
- Resident and business rules
- Accepted recyclables
- Current residential fees
- Business fees and days
- Paint rules
- Paper shredding
- Electronics and TVs
- Tires and appliances
- Household hazardous waste
- Not accepted
- Yard waste
- Transfer Station vs Recycling Center
- Before-you-go steps
- Map and directions
- Frequently asked questions
Roswell Recycling Center Hours
The City currently lists the Recycling Center as open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Day | Current normal hours | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Do not leave material outside the facility. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | Resident service available; while-you-wait shredding starts at 2 PM. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | Residents and qualifying Roswell businesses may use the center. |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | Residents and qualifying Roswell businesses may use the center. |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | Residents and qualifying Roswell businesses may use the center. |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | Resident service available; businesses are not listed for Saturday access. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use another operating day. |
Holiday closures can override normal hours. Check the City’s current facility page before loading a vehicle during a holiday week.
Who Can Use Roswell Recycling Center?
Current City guidance says services are limited to City of Roswell residents and businesses. Non-residents are not currently permitted to use the center.
Residents
Bring a photo ID showing an address inside Roswell city limits.
Roswell businesses
Businesses may currently visit Wednesday through Friday during normal operating hours. Business fees and exclusions apply.
Non-residents
The City currently says non-residents cannot use Recycling Center services.
A mailing address that says Roswell does not always prove that a property is inside incorporated Roswell. Bring current photo identification and call 770-442-8822 if eligibility is uncertain.
What Does Roswell Recycling Center Accept?
The City describes the center as accepting a wide variety of everyday and specialty recyclable materials. Some are free for eligible residents, while specialty categories have charges.
Everyday recyclables
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Plastic
- Glass bottles and jars
- Metal cans
Electronics
- Computers
- Computer monitors
- Televisions
- Cell phones
- Printer cartridges
- Other accepted electronics
Special materials
- Selected appliances
- Tires
- Selected batteries
- Motor oil
- Antifreeze
- Cooking oil
- Paint under resident rules
Sort materials before arrival and ask staff where specialty items belong. Do not place electronics, batteries, oils or paint into ordinary paper, glass, plastic or metal recycling bins.
Roswell Recycling Center Residential Fees
The City’s current FAQ lists several specialty items that carry charges even for eligible Roswell residents.
| Residential item | Current City-listed fee | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Paint | $3.82 per gallon | Residents only; daily volume and container rules apply. |
| Appliance containing refrigerant / Freon | $25 each | Call for unusual or commercial-size equipment. |
| Tire off rim | $2 each | Check quantity and tire-size limits before loading. |
| Tire on rim | $5 each | Resident fee differs from current business fee. |
| Fluorescent bulb | $1 each | Not accepted from businesses. |
| Television — flat screen or CRT | $5 each | Rear-projection and wood-console TVs are not accepted. |
| Computer / monitor — flat screen or CRT | $5 each | Erase personal data before drop-off. |
| Shred while you wait | $20 per box | Resident-only service; preparation limits apply. |
The City says exact-change cash and checks are accepted, and credit or debit cards are also accepted.
Do not assume the resident fee and business fee are the same. Several business categories have different charges.
Roswell Business Recycling Days, Fees & Restrictions
Roswell businesses may currently visit the Recycling Center Wednesday through Friday during normal operating hours. The City lists separate business charges for certain electronics, tires and appliances.
| Business item | Current City-listed fee | Business rule |
|---|---|---|
| Television | $20 each | Flat-screen or CRT categories. |
| Computer monitor | $20 each | Flat-screen or CRT categories. |
| Tire off rim | $2 each | Maximum four. |
| Tire on rim | $15 each | Maximum four. |
| Appliance with Freon | $25 each | Confirm unusually large units. |
| Appliance without Freon | $10 each | Business fee category. |
The City’s FAQ says paint, fluorescent bulbs and while-you-wait shredding are not accepted from businesses under those residential programs.
Roswell Paint Recycling Rules
Roswell residents may recycle qualifying liquid latex and oil-based paint for a fee, but the center has detailed preparation and quantity rules.
What about paint that cannot be recycled?
The City advises residents to solidify unusable latex or oil-based paint with kitty litter or sawdust before normal garbage disposal. The lid should be left off so collection crews can see that the paint is solid.
Empty spray-paint cans can go through the City’s normal garbage route. Spray cans containing paint or aerosol are not accepted through normal Recycling Center paint drop-off and are instead handled through Household Hazardous Waste collection events.
Paper Shredding at Roswell Recycling Center
Roswell residents can bring documents for secure shredding. The City currently allows up to two bankers boxes, copy-paper-sized boxes or the equivalent per residency per day.
While-you-wait shredding
If you want to watch the documents being shredded, the current City window is Tuesday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The current listed fee is $20 per box.
Drop-off shredding
Documents may also be dropped off any time the Recycling Center is open. The City says those documents are placed in a locked container and shredded later.
| Paper preparation | Current rule |
|---|---|
| Staples | May remain in documents. |
| Large metal | Remove metal larger than a staple. |
| File folders | Remove before shredding. |
| Thick booklets | Remove or disassemble. |
| Rubber bands | Remove. |
| Plastic / laminated cards | Remove. |
Electronics, Computers and TV Recycling
The City lists electronics, televisions, cell phones and printer cartridges among the materials handled at the Recycling Center.
Computers
Desktop computers and monitors are fee-sensitive items. Current resident FAQ pricing lists $5 per computer or monitor.
Televisions
Current resident pricing lists $5 for accepted flat-screen or CRT TVs. Rear-projection and wood-console televisions are not accepted.
Phones & cartridges
Cell phones and printer cartridges are among the specialty recyclables identified by the City.
Back up files, sign out of accounts, remove SIM and memory cards, and erase computers and phones where practical before recycling them.
Tires, Appliances, Motor Oil and Antifreeze
The Roswell Recycling Center accepts several vehicle and appliance-related materials that should never be placed in an ordinary curbside recycling cart.
| Material | Current route | Before-you-go detail |
|---|---|---|
| Tires off rims | Accepted for a fee | Resident fee currently $2 each. |
| Tires on rims | Accepted for a fee | Resident fee currently $5 each. |
| Freon appliances | Accepted for a fee | Resident fee currently $25 each. |
| Motor oil | Accepted | Use a secure leak-proof container and ask staff where to unload. |
| Antifreeze | Accepted | Keep separate from motor oil and other chemicals. |
| Cooking oil | Accepted | Do not mix with automotive fluids. |
Household Hazardous Waste Is Not a Normal Daily Recycling Center Service
The Recycling Center does not accept general household chemicals and fuels as part of normal daily operations. Roswell instead holds dedicated Household Hazardous Waste collection events during the year.
Current City guidance says Roswell hosts two HHW collection events annually. Event dates and registration details should be checked through the City’s event system.
Chemicals
- Paint thinner / turpentine
- Pesticides
- Fertilizers
- Herbicides
- Pool chemicals
- Household cleaners
Fuel & pressurized products
- Gasoline
- Propane cylinders
- Aerosols
- Aerosol spray paint
- Fire extinguishers
Other event items
- Mercury thermometers
- Mercury thermostats
- Non-rechargeable household batteries
- Brake fluid
- Used motor-oil filters
Paint itself has a special paid Recycling Center program, but fuels, pesticides, hazardous cleaners, propane cylinders and similar products should not be brought for ordinary daily drop-off.
Check Roswell’s current Household Hazardous Waste event information.
Items Roswell Recycling Center Does Not Accept
The City’s current FAQ specifically identifies several categories that should not be brought to the normal Recycling Center.
| Not accepted | Examples / reason | Better route |
|---|---|---|
| General chemicals and fuels | Household Hazardous Waste | Use a City HHW event. |
| Single-use alkaline batteries | Not part of normal daily Recycling Center acceptance | Use HHW event or another approved battery route. |
| Mattresses and box springs | Bulky waste | Use the City’s large-item or disposal route. |
| Rear-projection / wood-console TVs | Excluded television types | Call for the appropriate electronics or disposal option. |
| Porcelain | Examples include toilets | Use a transfer or construction-debris route. |
| Wood | Not part of the center’s normal recycling stream | Use yard waste, transfer station or construction-material route as appropriate. |
| Construction debris | Different City disposal service | Use Roswell Transfer Station or the applicable C&D route. |
Roswell Yard Waste Uses Curbside Collection, Not the Recycling Center
Roswell contracts with Waste Pro for weekly residential yard-waste collection. That service is included with residential garbage collection.
| Yard waste rule | Current City guidance |
|---|---|
| Normal limit | Up to two cubic yards at one time. |
| Accepted vegetation | Weeds, grass, hedge trimmings, leaves, brush and tree limbs. |
| Not yard waste | Dirt, rocks, mulch and sand. |
| Containers | Paper composting sacks or a container up to 50 gallons. |
| Branches | Maximum 4 feet long, 6 inches diameter and 50 pounds. |
| Bag limit | Up to 12 bags or loose material not exceeding two cubic yards. |
| Set-out time | At curb by 8:00 AM on collection day. |
For larger yard-waste pickups, Waste Pro can provide special collection for an additional fee. The City lists 470-820-1900 for Waste Pro’s Roswell service.
Roswell Recycling Center vs Roswell Transfer Station
These are different City facilities. The Recycling Center on Maxwell Road handles accepted recyclable and specialty materials. The Roswell Transfer Station at 1810 Hembree Road is a separate resident disposal facility and is more relevant for certain trash, construction or bulky material routes.
Use Recycling Center when
- You have normal recyclables
- You have accepted electronics
- You have eligible tires
- You have accepted appliances
- You need paint recycling
- You need paper shredding
Check Transfer Station when
- You have construction debris
- You have bulky trash
- You have wood or non-recyclable debris
- The Recycling Center rejects your material
The Transfer Station has separate hours, fees and material rules. Verify its current City page before loading disposal material.
How to Prepare for a Roswell Recycling Center Visit
- Roswell residency or business eligibility confirmed
- Photo ID packed
- Hours and holiday checked
- Materials sorted
- Fee items identified
- Paint prepared correctly
- Electronics data erased
- Rejected items removed
- HHW separated
- Correct payment method ready
Roswell Recycling Center Map and Directions
The official Recycling Center address is 11570 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Although the mailing location may display Alpharetta in navigation systems, this is the City of Roswell Recycling Center.
Search the full street address rather than only “Roswell recycling center” so maps do not confuse this facility with Roswell, New Mexico or a private recycling business.
Official Roswell Recycling Sources
Open official Recycling Center page
Open official Recycling Center FAQs
Open Roswell Green
Open sanitation information
Facility identity, Maxwell Road address, Tuesday-through-Saturday hours, resident/business restrictions, current specialty fees, paint limits, paper-shredding rules, excluded materials, HHW event categories and curbside yard-waste limits were checked against current City of Roswell sources during this refresh. Holiday closures, fees and operational rules can change, so the City’s live pages remain the final source before a special trip.
Related Recycling Guides
Open HHW recycling guide
Open tire recycling guide
Open general recycling guide
Frequently Asked Questions About Roswell Recycling Center
Where is Roswell Recycling Center?
The City of Roswell Recycling Center is at 11570 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. It is the City of Roswell facility even though the postal address uses Alpharetta.
What are Roswell Recycling Center hours?
The current normal schedule is Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday and Monday are closed, and holiday closures can override normal hours.
Who can use Roswell Recycling Center?
Current City guidance limits service to City of Roswell residents and businesses. A photo ID showing a Roswell city-limits address is required.
Can non-residents use Roswell Recycling Center?
No. The City’s current FAQ says services remain limited to Roswell residents and businesses while the City explores possible partnerships with neighboring cities.
What days can Roswell businesses use the center?
Businesses may currently visit Wednesday through Friday during normal operating hours. Business fees and exclusions apply.
How much does paint recycling cost in Roswell?
The City currently lists $3.82 per gallon for resident paint recycling. A full 5-gallon container therefore carries a $19.10 charge. Quantity and container requirements apply.
Does Roswell Recycling Center accept TVs?
Yes, accepted flat-screen and CRT televisions are fee items. The current resident fee is $5 each. Rear-projection and wood-console televisions are not accepted.
Does Roswell Recycling Center accept tires?
Yes. Current resident fees are $2 per tire off the rim and $5 per tire on the rim. Business rules and fees differ.
Does Roswell Recycling Center shred documents?
Yes. Residents can bring up to two bankers boxes or equivalent per day. While-you-wait shredding is currently Tuesday through Friday from 2 PM to 4 PM and costs $20 per box. Documents can also be dropped off for later shredding during normal center hours.
Does Roswell Recycling Center accept household chemicals?
General household hazardous waste is not accepted as a normal daily service. Roswell holds separate HHW collection events for items such as pesticides, gasoline, propane cylinders, aerosols and hazardous household cleaners.
Does Roswell Recycling Center accept mattresses?
No. The City’s current FAQ lists mattresses and box springs among the items not accepted at the Recycling Center.
Does Roswell Recycling Center accept construction debris?
No. Wood, porcelain and construction debris are among the excluded categories. Check the Roswell Transfer Station or another approved disposal route instead.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official City of Roswell website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Current Roswell Recycling Center fees, eligibility, holiday closures and accepted items should be verified through roswellgov.com or by calling 770-442-8822.
Final Roswell Before-You-Go Checklist
- Confirm you are using Roswell, Georgia rules
- Bring Roswell photo ID
- Check Tuesday–Saturday hours
- Check holiday closure
- Businesses use Wednesday–Friday
- Check specialty-item fees
- Prepare paint in original labeled cans
- Use 2–4 PM window for while-you-wait shredding
- Erase personal data from electronics
- Keep HHW out of normal recycling
- Route yard waste to curbside service
- Use Transfer Station for appropriate debris