America Recycles Day: Bring Your Unwanted Recyclables to Coolray Field

Gwinnett residents are invited to load up their unwanted electronics, paint and tires and bring them to Gwinnett County’s America Recycles Day celebration this Saturday, Nov. 22.

The Gwinnett County Solid Waste and Recovered Materials Division will offer free recycling of electronics ($10 cash charge per TV), paint, printer/toner cartridges, and tires from 9 a.m. to noon at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves.

In addition to the recycling opportunities, organizers will offer touch-a-truck displays and activities for kids, free refreshments (while supplies last), giveaways and helpful information about the County’s residential solid waste and recycling program. Residents are encouraged to bring old sneakers to be donated to those in need or recycled intoreusable surfaces for playgrounds and running tracks.

Sponsors of Gwinnett County’s America Recycles Day celebration include the Gwinnett Braves, the Gwinnett Daily Post, ViaTek Solutions, Eco Sneakers, La Raza 102.3/100.1 FM, Global Paint for Charity, Advanced Disposal, Republic Services, Sanitation Solutions, Southern Sanitation and Waste Pro.

— Gwinnett County announcement