Bulky Trash Amnesty Day Set For Nov. 12

MILTON, GA -- The Public Works departments of Roswell and Milton, along with Keep Roswell Beautiful, is inviting residents to clean out their garages, basements, and attics and dispose of unwanted, large items at no charge at Bulky Trash Amnesty Day.

The collection drive will be held on Saturday, November 12.

Residents from Roswell and Milton can bring items to the city of Roswell Public Works Division at 1810 Hembree Road from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

• Please note this event will not held at the Roswell Recycling Center.

Proof of residency is required, and utility bills are the preferred method for verification. Roswell residents with the window decal do not need any other form of identification.

This event has become very popular, so please expect delays.=

Examples of accepted items include:

• Mattresses and box springs
• Tires - must be off the rim, automobile tires only; limit 4 per car
• Sofas
• Tables
• Refrigerators
• Chairs
• Washers and dryers
• Televisions and other electronics
• Deactivated cell phones

The following items will not be accepted:

• paint
• household hazardous waste
• any fluids including motor oil and anti-freeze
• household batteries
• construction and demolition materials
• yard waste

Materials will only be accepted at the site on the day of the event and only during the hours of 8 a.m. to noon. Please note that the line will be cut off at noon.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be on site to received donated items still in good condition.

For more information about Bulky Trash Amnesty Day, Roswell residents should contact Janet Liberman at 770-641-3715 or jliberman@roswellgov.com and Milton residents should contact Teresa Stickels at Teresa.Stickels@cityofmiltonga.us.

For more information, visit www.roswellgov.com or www.keeproswellbeautiful.org.

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