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 on Saturday, September 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 is NOT held at the Roswell Recycling Center.) 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, so please 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 8:00 a.m.– 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 the Keep Roswell Beautiful website at www.keeproswellbeautiful.org
Paper Shredding, Metals & Electronics Recycling Sept. 12
Boy Scout Troop 3000 of Birmingham United Methodist Church will also hold a Community Recycling and Shredding Day Saturday, Sept. 12.
The event, a partnership with Milton Grows Green, will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Troop's meeting place in front of the church, 15570 Birmingham Highway (click here for directions).
Materials accepted AT NO CHARGE:
- Computers
- Keyboards
- Monitors (non-CRT only or there will be a charge)
- Outdoor grills
- Lawn Mowers
- Scrap Metal
- Cell Phones
- Appliances (fluids must be drained)
- Lawn Mowers (fluids must be drained)
Materials accepted WITH A CHARGE:
- $15 for televisions
- $10 for CRT monitors
- $5 per box for shredding
Cash and Checks accepted.
Proceeds benefit Milton BSA Troop 3000.
Materials NOT ACCEPTED:
- Paint
- Hazardous materials
- Yard waste
- Non-electric or non-metal items
