LandfillVerified October 2026

River Road Landfill

River Road Landfill is a landfill in Columbus, GA, in Muscogee County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items and construction debris. It is one of 11 drop-off sites we list in Muscogee County.

Address	7589 River Road, Columbus, GA 31904 Directions
County	Muscogee County, GA
Phone	(706) 225-4525
Website	columbusga.gov
Hours	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 5 pm Closed Wednesday and Sunday. Saturday hours follow a posted schedule (8 a.m. to noon on listed Saturdays).
Fees	No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit.
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: Valid ID and a water bill
Access	Public site, typically meant for residents
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris
Not accepted	mixed loads, yard waste, railroad ties
Payment	cash, check, card

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: columbusga.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Muscogee County

Waste is accepted only from Muscogee County residents, who must show a valid ID and a water bill. Mixed loads are not permitted and site separation is not allowed. Source

Before you go

Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.

Other landfills nearby

Columbus Consolidated Government Pine Grove Landfill Landfill Verified

7900 Pine Grove Way, Columbus · 5.5 mi · (706) 225-4515

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 5 pm … Household garbage, per ton: $85.00

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushScrap metal
Columbus Pine Grove MSWLF Landfill

7900 Pine Grove Way, Columbus · 9.8 mi
Salem Waste Disposal Center Landfill

4210 Lee Rd 183, Opelika · 17 mi · (866) 909-4458
City of Lagrange Landfill Landfill

2233 Greenville Road, LaGrange · 34 mi · (706) 883-2010
WI Taylor County Disposal, LLC Landfill

208 Southern States Road, Butler · 37 mi · (404) 267-3240

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Auburn City Recycling Drop Off Recycling center Verified

356 N Donahue Drive, Auburn · 29 mi

Hours: Mon-Sun: 12 am to 12 am

Household hazardous wasteScrap metal
Auburn Environmental Services Complex (Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day) Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

4277 Wire Road, Suite 100, Auburn · 29 mi

Household hazardous wasteElectronics

More in Muscogee County

All 11 drop-off sites in Muscogee County · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Georgia

Frequently asked questions

Where is River Road Landfill?

7589 River Road, Columbus, GA 31904. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.

What can I drop off at River Road Landfill?

River Road Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items and construction debris. Not accepted: mixed loads, yard waste and railroad ties.

Can non-residents use River Road Landfill?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Valid ID and a water bill.

When is River Road Landfill open?

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 5 pm. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. Saturday hours follow a posted schedule (8 a.m. to noon on listed Saturdays)..

What other landfills are near River Road Landfill?

Columbus Consolidated Government Pine Grove Landfill in Columbus (5.5 mi), Columbus Pine Grove MSWLF in Columbus (9.8 mi) and Salem Waste Disposal Center in Opelika (17 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Columbus?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Auburn City Recycling Drop Off, about 29 miles away.

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