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Annual Events

Earth Day

Gwinnett Solid Waste Management partners with Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful to celebrate Earth Day every year. The 2026 Earth Day event will take place on Saturday, April 18. Residents will be able to drop off hard to recycle items which include clothing, paint, electronics, sneakers, tires, and paper. Stay tuned for more details on our 2026 event.

For more information, call 770.822.7141.

America Recycles Day

Celebrate America Recycles Day with Gwinnett!

Celebrate America Recycles Day by dropping off electronics, clothing and sneakers, latex and oil-based paints, and tires. Paper shredding will also be available. Stay tuned for more details. This event is brought to you by the Gwinnett Solid Waste Management and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful.

Electronics normally recycled include CD/DVD players, cable equipment, cameras/camcorders, cash registers, cellphones, circuit boards, computers, copiers, fax machines, hard drives, keyboards, laptops, mainframes, mice, monitors, POS equipment, printers, scanners, security equipment, servers, speakers, telephone systems, televisions, terminals, typewriters, and VCR players.

For more information, call 770.822.7141.

Glass Recycling Event

Join Gwinnett Solid Waste Management and Gwinnett Clean & Beautifulto recycle glass across the county. Residents are encouraged to drop off glass at no cost. Stay tuned for dates and locations. For more information, contact Gwinnett Solid Waste Management at 770.822.7141 or visit GCSolidWaste.com.

Community Engagement

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.