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Staff members promote a sustainable environment by participating in camps, presentations, and fairs to share their knowledge about the benefits of recycling and engage the community in the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

America Recycles Day

America Recycles Day was started in 1997 by the National Recycling Coalition to encourage Americans to commit to recycling. Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management sponsors an annual America Recycles Day event in partnership with Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful.

Come and recycle your electronics, paint, clothing, sneakers, tires, and paper on Saturday, November 6 from 9:00am to noon at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. Items should be placed in disposable containers in the trunk or back seat of your vehicle to be removed by volunteers.  

Paper shredding is limited to five copier boxes. Oil and latex paint will be limited to 10 gallons total per vehicle. Recycling electronics is free except for TVs, monitors, and printers. There is a $35 cash fee per projection or console TV, a $15 cash fee per flat screen TV or computer monitor, and a $5 cash fee per printer.

This event is sponsored by Solid Waste Management and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful. For more information, visit GCSolidWaste.com or call 770.822.7141.

Electronic items normally recycled at America Recycles Day:

Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management continues its focus on education and outreach by partnering with local organizations such as Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, the Girl Scouts of America, and the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. Staff members promote a sustainable environment by participating in camps, presentations, and fairs to share their knowledge about the benefits of recycling and engage the community in the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

Information regarding participation in an upcoming event is available by calling the Resource and Marketing Coordinator at 770.822.7141 or by emailing gcsolidwaste@gwinnettcounty.com.