Glass Recycling Drop Off Station Opens In Gwinnett County

LAWRENCEVILLE — The City of Lawrenceville is now offering a brand new option for recycling, according to a news release. A drop-off glass recycling station is now available at Lawrenceville Public Works, 435 W. Pike Street.

Drop off is available from 7 a.m. to 7 pm on Sunday through Saturday. The following items are not accepted:
broken glass
car windshield
light bulb
mirrors
televisions
window panes

“The City of Lawrenceville is pleased to offer our community a convenient option for glass recycling right here in Downtown Lawrenceville,” said Mayor David Still. “The City Council and I received the message that recycling is extremely important to our citizens. It saves energy, conserves natural resources, prevents pollution, and reduces the amount of waste sent to our landfills.”

Community members dropping off glass are asked to separate it into bins marked for clear and colored glass. Accepted items include: All colors of food and beverage bottles, as well as jars. All lids should be removed and discarded, and glass should also be rinsed to remove food and debris.