Gwinnett County is now participating in the Hefty® EnergyBag® Program to give residents an opportunity to dispose of hard-to-recycle plastics in a sustainable way.

This new program provides a way to recycle plastics #4 through #7, which includes items like plastic packaging and wraps, plastic dinnerware, foam products, and plastic bags. With the new program, Gwinnett residents are invited to collect these items in Hefty® EnergyBag® orange bags.

Gwinnett residents can drop off their full Hefty® EnergyBag® orange bags at WestRock, located at 384 Maltbie Street in Lawrenceville. Drop-off hours are Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 2:00pm. Only Hefty® EnergyBag® orange bags will be accepted at this site.

Like plastics placed at the curbside, items placed in an orange bag should be clean and dry, with no food or liquid. Plastics #1 and #2 — which include items like water and soda bottles, milk jugs, juice containers, shampoo bottles, and detergent holders — will continue to be accepted curbside.

The program helps to divert hard-to-recycle plastics from landfills, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, increase efficiency at recycling facilities, and improve the quality of other recycled materials.

Hefty® EnergyBag® orange bags are available for purchase at Kroger stores and online.

Who can participate? Residents of unincorporated and incorporated Gwinnett County.

What can go into the Hefty® EnergyBag® orange bags? View a printable checklist (PDF).

Can I put the Hefty® EnergyBag® orange bag in my curbside recycling container? Not at this time. You can take the Hefty® EnergyBag® orange bag to the drop off location at WestRock, located at 384 Maltbie Street in Lawrenceville Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 2:00pm.