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This information will help you identify ways to dispose if items not commonly picked up by your regular Garbage Service provider. For more information about proper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste, please visit this site. (will open in new window)
APPLIANCES
Working Appliances: Salvation Army accepts working, stand alone appliances less than 10 years old. Built in appliances such as dishwashers, counter top ranges etc. are not accepted. Salvation Army
404-522-9783
Snellville Recycling Center (fee charged) 2531 Marigold Road, Snellville
770-985-3539
*Check local churches and school service groups that might collect donations!
Non-Working Appliances:
Widenation Recycling
105 Arcado Road, Lilburn
770-935-9433
Contact your trash collection company to schedule a bulky item pick up; there is no additional charge for this service for residents of unincorporated Gwinnett County.
NOTE: refrigerators, air conditioners and freezers all contain Freon which must be removed by a certified technician before landfills will accept them. (Check the phone book for refrigerator repair companies, air conditioning repair companies, etc. to arrange for freon removal - there will be a fee charged for this service). Once Freon is removed, a certification sticker is placed on the appliance and you can then contact your trash collection company to schedule a bulky item pick up.
ASPHALT Recycling Locations: J & J Landfill (fee charged - Forsyth) 250 Nichols Road (770) 889-5458 BUILDING MATERIALS Habitat for Humanity 1362 Pine Circle SW, Stone Mountain (770)931-8080. *Accepts unused materials. CONCRETE
Do not dispose of fats, oils and greases by pouring them down the drain. Recommended steps for disposal:
Mix liquid vegetable fats with an absorbent material, such at cat litter or coffee grounds, place in a lidded container, and dispose of in a trash receptacle.
Wash fryers, griddles, pots, pans, and plates with water until all the oil and grease are removed. Mix the wash water/oil with an absorbent material (e.g. cat litter) and place in a trash receptacle
Keep drains clear and clean by using commercial products or vinegar and warm water to dissolve grease.
Contact one of the following companies for recycling or wrap them in newspaper and place them in your regular garbage.
Atlanta Light Bulbs, Inc.
1810-G Auger Drive, Tucker (770) 491-3145 *(fee for, Ballasts, Lamps, Thermostats, Batteries)
Mercury Waste Solutions
2129 Northwaest Parkway
Suite 121
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 953-8000
(Ballasts, Lamps, Thermostats)
Waste Management offers the Think Green From Home Fluorescent Bulb Recycling Kit.
Place medical needles/syringes in a plastic container with a screw-on lide (juice bottles work well). When the container is full, fasten the lid and tape closed. Place the container in with your regular household garbage.
Ask your pharmacy if it will take back expired drugs. Some pharmacies have programs to dispose of inventory they don't sell or offer take-back programs for used or expired medications. Costco pharmacies offer free disposal for their members. Be sure to check with the pharmacist to determine what can and cannot be thrown away.
Your unwanted medications may be disposed of in your trash. Follow these precautions to prevent accidental or intentional ingestion.
Modify the contents to discourage consumption.
Seal and conceal.
Discard the sealed container in your garbage can as close to your pick up day as possible.
MERCURY
Atlanta Light Bulbs, Inc. 1810-G Auger Drive, Tucker 770/491-3145 PAINT If the paint cannot be used up or given away, then read and follow the label for the manufacturer’s instructions on proper disposal. Under state law, solidified paint can be legally disposed of in a landfill. To solidify paint, mix it with an absorbent material such as cat litter, sawdust or shredded newspaper to absorb all liquids and allow the mixture to harden. Put the lid securely on the can. Place the can with the solidified paint in a trash bag and then "double" bag in another trash bag. It can then be placed in the landfill or placed out with household garbage for collection. Paint in aerosol cans (spray paint) can go directly in the trash. PROPANE TANKS Georgia Gas (404) 364-4427 *accept tanks that they issued and that are in useable condition TANK VALVES As of April 1, 2002, new guidelines require that all propane gas cylinders have Overflow Protection Devices (OPD valve), a triangular-shaped handle with the letters "OPD." There are also threads on the inside and outside of the valve; the old valves just have threads on the inside. Tanks with no visible defects can be re-valved for an approximate cost of $20 by calling Gas, Inc. at 770.963.6238 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) or Amerigas at 770.945.9533. Tanks can be exchanged at most "re-fill and swap" locations. If your tank is rusted, dented or otherwise damaged, you may recycle it with a company that accepts propane tanks for recycling ONLY if the tank is empty and the valve has been removed. RAILROAD TIES Citizens can contact a local landfill. Based on the quantity of ties they have for disposal they may be required to fill out a manifest form used to disposal and tracking of hazardous waste. Transfer stations will not accept railroad ties. Oak Grove Landfill Barrow/Winder 770-867-2499 *will accept any amount of railroad ties Richland Creek Landfill BFI in Buford 770-271-3575 *will only accept railroad ties if they are rotted and 20+ years old. TELEVISION SETS
Best Buy stores will accept most consumer electronics, including televisions up to 32”. A $10 recycling fee per unit will be charged. (Consumers may bring up to two units, per household, per day. Console televisions cannot be accepted.)
Waste Management offers the Think Green From Home Electronics Recycling Kit for recycling small televisions.
You might also check with a TV repair places to see if they might be able to use it for parts. And, if it is still operational, you might consider donating it to the Salvation Army, Goodwill or American Family Foundation.
If not, your private trash collection company should pick up this item as part of your regular curbside trash service. Contact your company and they will schedule it for pick-up in another truck at no additional cost to you. Otherwise, you can take the television to one of the landfills located in Gwinnett County . There will be a disposal fee at the landfill.
VEHICLES National Kidney Foundation of Georgia 1-800-488-2277 *Must be legal owner of vehicle, have the title for vehicle. Vehicles accepted are cars, trucks, motorcycles, motorhomes, boats with trailers, buses and riding lawnmowers.
We encourage you to consider starting a home composting program for your yard waste. Composting is simply piling together the organic matter from your yard, and if you like, your home. The materials break down into a rich mulch that you can resuse in your yard. If composting is not for you, call your local garbage company for pick-up information or take your yard debris to a yardwaste landfill.
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