Shred it and forget it! Gwinnett Solid Waste Management will host a multi-day Paper Shredding Event from Tuesday, October 10 through Friday, October 13 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at a different location each day.

Residents are limited to five copier boxes. Paper must be in a disposable container as it will not be returned. This is a rain or shine event.

For more information, call Gwinnett Solid Waste Management at 770.822.7141 weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm or email GCSolidWaste@GwinnettCounty.com.

America Recycles Day

Celebrate America Recycles Day with Gwinnett! Recycle your electronics, paint, clothing, sneakers, tires, and paper at our annual recycling event on Saturday, November 4 from 9:00am to noon at Gwinnett Fairgrounds Sugarloaf parking lot, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. Paper shredding will be done on site. 

Here are some reminders before you come: paper shredding is limited to five copier paper boxes; paint is limited to 10 gallons; tires are limited to eight (without rims), electronics recycling is free except for TVs, monitors, and printers. There is a $35 cash fee per projection or console TV, $15 cash fee per TV or computer monitor, and a $5 cash fee per printer.  

All attendees must remain in their vehicles at all times. Items to be recycled should be placed in the trunks or back of vehicles where they will be removed by vendors. Materials should be placed in disposable containers or boxes as containers will not be returned. 

To volunteer, please register at 2023 America Recycles Day. Call 770.822.7141 for more information. This event is sponsored by Gwinnett Solid Waste Management and Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful. This is a rain or shine event.

Electronics normally recycled:

Earth Day

Come out on Earth Day this Spring! Check back for the date and details.

Each year, Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful join with the global community to celebrate Earth Day. Residents have the opportunity to drop off items that are typically more difficult to recycle such as electronics, latex and oil-based paints, and tires. Paper shredding is also available.

For more information, call 770.822.7141.

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.