Frequently Asked Questions

Keep reading to get answers to our Frequently Asked Questions!

Does the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center accept glass?

• We do not accept glass at our facility or in curbside recycling bins. Glass can be recycled at a private dumpster on Bale Street across from Coosa Valley Communications. Contact Glass Recycling of Rome Georgia for more information.

Does the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center pay for metals?

• We do not offer payment for any materials. Those interested in selling scrap metal should call SA Recycling at (706) 235-2530.

Does the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center accept mattresses? Furniture?

• We NEVER accept mattresses or furniture. These materials must be disposed of at the Walker Mountain Landfill, which can be reached at (706) 291-4512.

Does the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center accept tires?

• We never accept tires at our facility. The one exception is Scrap Tire Amnesty Day, which is hosted annually off site. The Walker Mountain Landfill accepts tires all the time for a nominal fee. They can be reached at (706) 291-4512. Most local tire shops also accept passenger tires for $3-5 per tire.

Does the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center accept TVs? Electronics?

• We ONLY accept TVs and other electronics during our Electronics Collection events, which are hosted every other month in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

Does the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center accept appliances? Scrap metal?

• YES! We accept appliances and scrap metal 24/7 in our drop-off area!

Does the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center accept plastic toys? Plastic patio furniture? Other bulky hard plastics?

• We only accept #1 and #2 plastics in bottle, jug, or jar form.

Does the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center offer any pickup services?

• At this time, we are unable to offer pickup of any materials.

What DOES the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center accept?

• Newspaper/office paper
• Plastic milk jugs and soda containers (#1 and #2 plastics)
• Aluminum and steel cans
• Paperboard (cereal boxes)
• Paperboard cans (Pringles cans, formula containers, nut containers)
• Magazines
• Cardboard
• Scrap metal
• Appliances
• Shredded paper