Alpharetta Offers Household Hazardous Waste, Paint Recycling

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Alpharetta residents next month will have a chance to recycle or dump their household hazardous waste and paint products.

The city will offer the one-day collection initiative on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Public Works Department.

“Whether you are going green, have old pesticides, gasoline that isn’t usable, mercury-containing items or painting products that you don’t need anymore, this is your chance to dispose of them,” the city said in its press release. “Many of the materials collected will be recycled or reused.”

The even requires residents to pre-register for participation, which can be done on the city’s website.

There is no charge for acceptable items and the list includes many paint products, home and garden chemicals and poisons. This service is not offered to Alpharetta businesses.

Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis should there be a need to limit participation as a result of a large response, the city said.

Patrons will be asked to remain in their vehicles at the collection site while technicians unload their items.

What do residents have to do?

• Submit a completed pre-registration form. You will get a return confirmation.
• Bring your confirmation form with your items on Nov. 8.
• Safely transport items to the collection site keeping them in original containers and separated.

The public works facility is at 1790 Hembree Road. For more information, contact Terry Porter at 678-297-6213 or tporter@alpharetta.ga.us.