Candler County Public Works

  • 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.

  • Curbside Waste Pickup - New Residents/New Service

     
    Curbside waste collection and disposal is provided in the unincorporated area of Candler County by Atlantic Waste Services, inc.  New residents can arrange for curbside waste pickup through the Candler County Tax Assessor’s Office at (912) 685-6346.. Curbside pickup and disposal fees are collected in the annual property tax bill.  Pro-rated fees will be due upon setting up the service.
     

    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.

  • Curbside Waste Pickup - Service Issues, Non pickup

    Service issues related to non-pickup on scheduled dates, damage to property or cans should be reported to Atlantic Waste Services at (912) 964-2000.


     

  • Curbside Waste Pickup - Announcements

     

     

  • 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.
     

  • Candler County Municipal Landfill 

    Candler County Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill Closure

    Effective October 1, 2025

    The Candler County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill located at 842 Landfill Rd, Metter, GA 30439, will cease operations for public and commercial solid waste on October 1, 2025.  After this date, no public or commercial waste will be accepted at this facility.  The waste collection/recycling center and the inert landfill at this location will remain open.  More information on the closure may be found here:  MSW Landfill ClsoureFAQ
     

     

  • 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. 

    Recycling Center - Spring Hours
    Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to  4:00 p.m.
    Extended Hours Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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)
    New Tire Fees Effective July 1, 2024
    ALL TIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM RIMS
    Passenger Tires - $5.00
    Semi-Truck Tires - $15.00
    Tractor TIres - $25.00
    No Skidder Tires accepted

    The recycling center is currently NOT ACCEPTING:
    Paper
    Plastic
    Glass
    Batteries
    Used Motor Oil
    Paint
    Hazardous Materials
    Skidder Tires

    Inert
    Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED

    Landfill
    CLOSED


     Call 912-685-2822 if you have a question about your recyclable materials. 


    PUBLIC NOTICE

    TIRE FEE INCREASE


    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