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Moving to Dahlonega, GA: water, trash and storage

The short answer

Moving to Dahlonega means a few local errands. Inside the city, water, sewer and garbage come from the City of Dahlonega; outside it, county water comes from the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority. Moving debris and recycling go to the county's transfer station on Barlow Road. A storage unit bridges the gap between houses.

Last checked October 19, 2026

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Dahlonega and Lumpkin County

  • The City of Dahlonega is the county seat of Lumpkin County and sits in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, approximately 70 miles north of Atlanta, according to the city. The city says Dahlonega was established as the official county seat in 1833 and incorporated on December 21, 1833. City of Dahlonega – About Our Town
  • The 2020 Census (April 1, 2020) counted 33,488 people in Lumpkin County, Georgia and 7,537 in Dahlonega city. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Lumpkin County, GA; Dahlonega city, GA)
  • The Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimates put Lumpkin County at 36,178 people and Dahlonega city at 7,918 as of July 1, 2025, up 8.0% and 5.2% from the April 1, 2020 estimates base. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (V2025)
  • QuickFacts lists 14,302 housing units in Lumpkin County (July 1, 2025, V2025), a 2020-2024 owner-occupied housing rate of 76.3% for the county and 58.8% for Dahlonega city, and 2.69 persons per household in the county. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts

Water, sewer and garbage

Whether you are inside the city limits decides who supplies your water and picks up your garbage. Your closing paperwork or lease will name the water provider.

  • The City of Dahlonega runs its own water and sewer service: new customers submit a Water Service Application plus fees at City Hall, 8 AM-4:45 PM Monday-Friday, and must apply by 12:00 PM for same-day turn-on. The city lists a $25.00 new account fee and a $250.00 residential deposit for premises occupied by someone other than the owner, and service is discontinued by a written Termination of Service form. City of Dahlonega – Water & Sewer Services
  • The City of Dahlonega provides residential garbage collection by route, with collection-day maps and a 2026 holiday schedule posted online. City of Dahlonega – Garbage Service
  • County water and sewer is provided by the Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority (LCWSA), 194 Courthouse Hill, Annex A, Dahlonega, GA 30533, phone 706-867-6580, open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (closed 1-2 p.m.). Its page posts a New Service Application (PDF) and a Service Termination Form (PDF). Lumpkin County – Water & Sewerage Authority
  • The Georgia General Assembly created the LCWSA in March 1984 as a political subdivision. It is not a taxing entity and runs solely on water and sewer bills and fees. Lumpkin County – Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority (LCWSA)

Moving debris and recycling

  • Lumpkin County's Transfer Station is at 490 Barlow Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533, open Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (last weigh-in 4:15 PM), cash and local checks only. Posted fees are $1.00 small bag, $2.00 large bag, $60.00 per ton with a $15.00 minimum (500 lbs or less), and $5.00 extra for bulk items such as mattresses and furniture; paint, yard debris, and hazardous material are not accepted. Phone 706-864-6338. Lumpkin County – Solid Waste and Recycling
  • Lumpkin County's free Recycling Center, also at 490 Barlow Rd, Dahlonega (Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-4:30 PM), takes sorted, clean cardboard, mixed paper, plastics #1 and #2, scrap metal, aluminum, and glass. It does not take paint, tires, yard debris, batteries, Styrofoam, plastic bags, or coated or food-soiled cardboard. Lumpkin County – Solid Waste and Recycling

Storage while you move

Most people moving here rent a unit for one to three months: while a house sells, while a new one closes, or while a renovation finishes. Use the facility matcher and the size estimator, and read the storage checklist before you sign.

Questions

Where can I rent a moving truck in Dahlonega?

Several storage facilities in Lumpkin County also rent U-Haul trucks. U-Haul's locator lists 19 North Storage (4235 Hwy 19 N) and Mini Mall Storage (3318 Auraria Rd) as dealers, and Armored Mini Storage offers trucks and trailers on its U-Haul page. Byrd's Mini Storage on Hwy 52 E also lists a rental truck. Mini Mall's page lists U-Haul trucks from $19.95 a day.

Source: U-Haul location results; Mini Mall Storage; Byrd's Mini Storage

Where do I take moving trash and old furniture in Lumpkin County?

Lumpkin County's Transfer Station at 490 Barlow Road is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and takes cash and local checks only. Posted fees are $60 a ton with a $15 minimum, plus $5 for bulky items like mattresses and furniture. Paint, yard debris and hazardous materials are not accepted. A free recycling center at the same address takes sorted cardboard, metal and glass.

Source: Lumpkin County Solid Waste and Recycling

How do I set up water service when moving to Dahlonega?

Who provides your water depends on the address. Inside the city, the City of Dahlonega handles water and sewer. Apply at City Hall with a $25 new-account fee (renters also pay a $250 deposit), and apply by noon for same-day turn-on. Outside the city, service usually comes from the Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority at 194 Courthouse Hill, 706-867-6580. Its new-service application is posted online.

Source: City of Dahlonega; Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority

Dates, rules and hours can change. The organizers have the final word: Lumpkin County Government

Moving or selling

Storing things because you are moving to, from or within Dahlonega? Talk to people who sell homes here.

Gold Peach Realty is the Dahlonega brokerage behind this guide. Most people rent a unit here because a move is under way: a home on the market, a new one not ready yet, or a downsizing. Our agents can help with the house part.

Visit Gold Peach Realty Call Gold Peach Realty (770) 283-1223

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