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Annual Events

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Celebrate America Recycles Day with Gwinnett!

Celebrate America Recycles Day with Gwinnett Solid Waste and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful by dropping off electronics, clothing and sneakers, latex and oil-based paints, and tires. Paper shredding will also be available. The event will take place on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00am to noon at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, located at 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville (please enter at the traffic light).

The following items will be collected. All materials should be place din disposable boxes or containers that will not be returned:

  • Paper (shredding up to five copier boxes)

  • Electronics ($35 cash fee per projection TV; $15 cash fee per monitor and TV; $5 cash fee per printer)

  • Tires without rims (limit of eight; dealer tires will not be accepted)

  • Oil-based and latex paint (limit of 10 gallons per vehicle; latex cans must contain 25% wet paint). No rushed cans will be accepted

  • Clothing and sneakers

This is a rain or shine event. Please call 770.822.7141 with any questions.

Gwinnett Solid Waste Management partners with Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful hold its annual Earth Day recycling event every year. Stay tuned for more information about the 2027 event.

All materials should be placed in disposable containers or boxes. For more information, call 770.822.7141.

Community Engagement

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Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management hosts several educational events and outreach programs throughout the year by partnering with local organizations such as Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center.

Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management team members encourage recycling and sustainability through:

  • School and camp programs
  • Educational events and presentations for civic and other groups
  • Neighborhood and Home Owner's Association meetings
  • Adult and children’s learning programs
  • Fairs and expos
  • Virtual presentations
  • Guest sessions on podcasts and radio programs

Knowledgeable Gwinnett County recycling representatives share valuable insights about the benefits of recycling and sustainability to protect our environment and natural resources. Team members continually engage the community to actively promote the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

To learn more, contact the Solid Waste Resource and Marketing Coordinator at 770.822.7141 or email us at GCSolidWaste@GwinnettCounty.com.