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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.

Earth Day
Help Gwinnett County maintain a sustainable environment by dropping off recyclable items at Earth Day on Saturday, April 24 from 9:00am to noon at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. You can recycle electronics, paint, tires, and paper on that day. Paper shredding is limited to five copier paper boxes and should be loose without binders or clips. Paint should be at least 25% wet usable to be accepted and is limited to 10 gallons per vehicle. Tires are limited to eight per vehicle (no dealer tires). Electronics recycling is free except for projection or console TVs which will cost $35, TVs or monitors $15 each, and printers $5 each, cash only. Social distancing measures will be in place. All attendees are encouraged to wear masks and 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.

This event is brought to you by Gwinnett County Solid Waste and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful. For more information, please call the Solid Waste Call Center at 770.822.7141. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds is located at 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville.

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.