Public Works
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Timber Harvesting Ordinance of Candler County, Georgia
Please click on the link for a copy of the new Timber Harvesting Ordinance of Candler County, Georgia adopted during the January 4, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting. For further information, please direct any questions you may have to our Public Works department at 912-685-2822.
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Road Issues & Requests for Service
Please report any road issues or requests for service to Candler County Public Works at (912) 685-2822 or to the administration office at (912) 685-2835.
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Curbside Waste Pickup
Candler County curbside trash pickup PUBLIC NOTICE
Candler County curbside garbage services provided by Atlantic Waste will run on their normal route in Candler County on Friday, September 30th. Atlantic intends to begin the route earlier than normal and encourages residents on the route to put their trash out early. Candler County reminds residents that we anticipate elevated wind conditions beginning this evening and ask that trash be secured when it is put out for pickup.
New residents can arrange for curbside waste pickup through the Candler County Tax Assessor’s Office. Curbside pickup is included in Candler County property taxes.To arrange for, or make changes to, your curbside waste pickup in the unincorporated area of the county please call the Tax Assessor's Office at (912) 685-6346.
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Landfill & Recycling
Candler County Public Works operates the Candler County Landfill and Recycling Center. Curbside residential and commercial waste is picked up by the County and deposited at the landfill.
Landfill
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - CLOSEDInert
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED
The Recycling Center is also open to residents drop of of recyclable materials. Call 912-685-9579 to check acceptability if you have a question about your recyclable materials.Recycling Center - Spring Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Extended Hours Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Extended Hours Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The recycling center is currently accepting:
Household Garbage (bagged only)
Brown Goods
Aluminum Cans
Metal
Cardboard
Tires (for a fee - Please see the shop attendant before dumping)The recycling center is currently NOT ACCEPTING:
Paper
Plastic
Glass
Batteries
Used Motor Oil
Paint
Hazardous Materials
Candler County Public Works
Jerry Lanier, Public Works Supervisor
Robert Hendrix, Landfill Manager
Becky Loveall, Secretary
842 Landfill Road
Metter, GA 30439
Phone: 912-685-2822
Recycling Center
192 Landfill Road
Metter, GA 30439
Phone: 912-685-9579