DeKalb County Waste Management

Seminole Road Landfill
4203 Clevemont Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
Telephone: (404) 687-4020
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Seminole Road Landfill is closed on all DeKalb County government observed holidays. Only Municipal Solid Waste Material Generated in DeKalb County is accepted for disposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many landfills does DeKalb County own and operate?
Only one, it is the Seminole Road Landfill located at 4203 Clevemont Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294. The telephone numbers are:
Information & Directions: (404) 244-4896
Scale house: (404) 687-4040
Office: (404) 687-4020

Who may use the Seminole Road Landfill?
Citizens of DeKalb County or licensed DeKalb County businesses.

What is needed to prove residency?
The Seminole Road Landfill will normally accept a vehicle with a DeKalb county sticker on the tag; a DeKalb county address on the driver’s license of the vehicle operator, or a DeKalb County invoice (such as water bill or tax assessment).

What type of waste does the Seminole Road Landfill accept?
Normal home-generated refuse, such as non-combustible trash, discarded furniture, old appliances, etc. yard trimmings, such as grass clippings, leaves, pine straw, limbs, or tree trunks, etc. Building materials, such as lumber, shingles, carpet, etc. Commercial waste, such as rocks, stumps, concrete products, etc. A maximum of 10 passenger car tires from residents only, and small dead pets. Yard trimmings must be in paper bags or containerized loosely for disposal. No plastic bags.

Is there any type of waste that the Seminole Road Landfill will not accept?
Yes. The Seminole Road Landfill will not accept any hazardous material (corrosive materials, explosive materials, inflammable materials, or dangerous material of any kind), liquids (including old paint, used motor oil, etc.), lead-acid batteries, feces, or old tires generated through a commercial operation.

What are the driving directions to the Seminole Road Landfill?
From I-285 E and exit 48 (Flat Shoals Parkway), proceed East (outside the perimeter) on Flat Shoals Parkway approximately 1.5 miles to the traffic light at the intersection of Waldrop Road and turn right. Follow Waldrop Road to the traffic light at the intersection of River Road and turn left. Follow River Road approximately 1.5 miles and turn right on Clevemont Road. Seminole Road Landfill is the first driveway on the right at 4203.

Does the Seminole Road Landfill do any recycling?
Yes. There is a citizen’s drop-off area where citizens can dispose of segregated waste by type in specifically marked containers.