Dump Those Old Tires, Electronics at Bulky Trash Amnesty Day

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

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12.

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

Proof of residency is required. (Utility bills preferred. Roswell residents with the window decal do not need any other form of identification.)

This event has become very popular, residents are asked to expect delays. Some of the items that will be accepted are:

• 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.

Residents are encouraged to donate any items that are still in good condition and could be used to a charity such as North Fulton Community Charities, Goodwill or any of the other charities in the area. Please call to check with them before dropping off items.

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 Jason Wright at 678-242-2523 or Jason.Wright@cityofmiltonga.us.

Information is also available at www.roswellgov.com or Keep Roswell Beautiful website’s at www.keeproswellbeautiful.org.

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