The Habersham County Landfill has been recognized with the 2025 Georgia Recycling Coalition Recycling Award for Outstanding Government Program.
The award recognizes Habersham County’s comprehensive recycling initiatives aimed at expanding access, improving infrastructure, and planning for a more sustainable future.
“This award reflects the many hours our staff has invested to make our program a success,” Landfill Director Johnnie Vickers said “Our goal is simple — to save landfill airspace and extend the life of our current facility by keeping recyclable materials out.”
According to a release from the County, the program expanded recycling access by extending the operating days and hours at the Clarkesville and Cornelia Recycling centers.
The program also saw infrastructure updates. Updates include a new attendants’ building at the Clarkesville Recycling Center, and two self-contained compactors were placed at both the Clarkesville and Cornelia Recycling centers.
Additionally, the County has introduced new recycling opportunities, including electronics recycling and clothing/textile collection through vendor partnerships, saving on disposal costs and further increasing diversion and generating additional revenue.
Habersham County’s recycling program serves more than 46,000 residents, including households, schools, and businesses. In 2024, the County recycled 413.22 tons of material, diverting 1.39% of total waste from disposal. Accepted materials include plastics, metals, glass, cardboard, textiles and paper.
“This award underscores Habersham County’s ongoing commitment to building a more comprehensive and sustainable waste management system,” Vickers said. “We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and excited about the future of recycling in Habersham County.”
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