Glass Recycling Event

Gwinnett Solid Waste Management is holding our yearly glass recycling event in September. Stay tuned for more information regarding our upcoming 2025 event.

For more information, call 770.822.7141.

America Recycles Day

Celebrate America Recycles Day with Gwinnett!

Join us to celebrate America Recycles Day on November 8 from 9:00am until noon at Gwinnett Fairgrounds. Residents can drop off electronics, clothing and sneakers, latex and oil-based paints, and tires. Paper shredding will also be available. This is a rain or shine event and is brought to you by the Gwinnett Solid Waste Management and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful.

Here are some things to remember before you come:

• Paper shredding is limited to five copier paper boxes
• Oil-based and latex paint will be accepted and limited to 10 gallons per vehicle
• Tires without rims are limited to eight tires per vehicle; no dealer tires
• Electronics recycling is free except for TVs, monitors and printers – ($35 cash fee per projection/console TV; $15 cash fee per computer monitor or TV; $5 cash fee per printer)

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.

Please note, boxes and containers will NOT be returned. Sign up here to become a volunteer.

For more information, call 770.822.7141.

Earth Day

Gwinnett Solid Waste Management partners with Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful to celebrate Earth Day every year. 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.

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.