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First-ever Earth Day event a success!
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The Solid Waste and Recovered Materials Division celebrated Earth Day on Saturday, April 14, at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. More than 3,000 residents brought more than 400 pounds of batteries and 14 tons of paper and cardboard. The amount of paper recycled saved 238 trees, 5,320 gallons of oil, 42 cubic yards of landfill, 56,000 kilowatts of energy (enough to power five houses per year), 98,000 gallons of water, and reduced 840 pounds of air pollution. In addition, residents dropped off 6,000 gallons of paint to be recycled. The paint was donated to Global Paint for Charity, an Atlanta-based nonprofit company that recovers leftover paint and distributes it to developing countries around the world.
Attendees were also able to meet their haulers and learn about the County’s solid waste and recycling plan. Thanks to Advanced Disposal, Republic Services, Sanitation Solutions, Southern Sanitation, and Waste Pro along with the Gwinnett Braves, Recall North America, and Global Paint for Charity for their help and participation in this exciting event. Be sure to join us in November for America Recycles Day! | |  |
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Gwinnett Environmental Sustainability: Living, Working, Growing Green
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Efficiency. Reduced impact on our water, air, and Earth. Better buildings and transportation systems. Less waste of energy and precious natural resources.
That's what "environmental sustainability" is all about - and this website is the central online clearinghouse for information about what Gwinnett County is doing - both the government and the community.
When this site is fully developed, you'll find sections on green buildings, land use and greenspace, energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling and waste reduction, and transportation and air quality.
Here you'll learn what you can do - and what your County government is already doing - to set a good example. Living green. Working green. Growing green. Gwinnett County is pulling together to build a more sustainable future for our children and grandchildren.
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Solid Waste & Recovered Materials
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