Gwinnett Opens Glass Recycling Drop-Offs
Ever since glass was removed from the curbside recycling program in 2018, we’ve advocated for the return of convenient, accessible glass...
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All About the Hefty EnergyBag Program
Note: The Hefty EnergyBag program is now known as the Hefty ReNew Program™. Gwinnett Recycles recommends NOT participating in the Hefty ReNew...
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Myths vs. Facts About Glass Recycling
The subject of glass recycling is a surprisingly confusing one. Glass recycling myths — like “glass has no value” or...
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Christmas Tree Recycling in Gwinnett
Whew — the holidays are over! Pretty soon it’ll be time to pack up the decorations and get ready to ring in a fresh new year. But...
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County Secures a Grant for Recycling Education
Need some good news to end this rough year on a positive note? Look no further. At this afternoon’s Board of Commissioners meeting, county...
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Quiz: Are You an Expert Recycler in Gwinnett?
So, you think you know the ins and outs of recycling right in Gwinnett County? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz! Why is it important to...
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County Updates Recycling List, Adds Fee
Recently, Gwinnett County Government approved changes requested by waste haulers to the trash and recycling program in unincorporated Gwinnett...
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Gwinnett Chair Candidates Talk Trash
One unique thing about this political season is that candidate forums have gone virtual. Instead of gathering crowds in person in crowded...
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TerraCycle Now Accepts Razors!
Have you heard of TerraCycle, the company that makes it easy to recycle hard-to-recycle items for free AND for a great cause? With the financial...
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Request a Free Recycling Cart!
Want to upgrade your plain ‘ol recycling bin to a 65-gallon recycling cart on wheels — for free? Of course you do! If you live in...
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Gwinnett to Host First Hazardous Waste Event
Good news! Gwinnett County’s Fiscal and Solid Waste Management Division, Department of Water Resources, and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful...
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What’s Going On With Glass Recycling?
Note: As a direct result of our collective advocacy, Gwinnett County has now recognized the value of glass recycling. Visit Gwinnett County...
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A Tour of the Snellville Recycling Center
Gwinnett Recycles citizen volunteers recently took a guided tour of Gwinnett’s best kept recycling secret: The Snellville Recycling Center...
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Changes Coming to Gwinnett Solid Waste
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners gave citizens an early Christmas gift this week by authorizing the execution of new eight-year hauler...
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Making the Holidays Less Wasteful (& More Fun)
‘Tis the season for family, fun, celebration, and…a LOT of waste. According to the EPA, the volume of household waste in the United...
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How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste in Gwinnett
Earth Day is April 22 (tomorrow!). How should you celebrate Mother Earth? You could adopt a road and recruit friends to help you keep it free of...
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Contamination Quiz: What’s Wrong with These Recycling Bins?
Contamination — when items that can’t be recycled curbside are put into curbside bins — is one of the biggest challenges facing...
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How Clean Do Your Recyclables Have to Be?
It’s an interesting question that might’ve even sparked debate in your household. How clean do recyclables have to be? Good news...
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How to Recycle Items Not Accepted Curbside
While plenty of items can be recycled, the real determining factor is whether or not the processor they’re being sent to has the...
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Plastic Bag Recycling in Gwinnett
You’ve likely seen them: The “Plastic Bag Recycling” drop-off bins located outside of Publix and Kroger, by the checkout lines at Target, in...
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