Norcross invites residents to its annual Spring Recycling & Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. at 345 Lively Avenue, the Norcross Public Works Utilities & Parks building.
City staff said it’s a resident-only event, offering a convenient and environmentally responsible way to dispose of unwanted items and recycle materials that are not typically collected curbside. Proof of residency is required.
“Spring Recycling & Clean-Up Day is a great opportunity for our residents to declutter their homes while helping us keep Norcross clean and environmentally responsible,” Mayor Craig Newton said in a release from the city. “Events like this make it easy for everyone to do their part in protecting our community and preserving our environment.”
What can and cannot be recycled
Residents will have access to a wide range of drop-off services for acceptable materials, including:
- Secure shredding (provided by SHRED-IT; limit of five boxes per resident)
- Electronics recycling (old or damaged). Click here for a full list of accepted electronics.
- Scrap metal recycling (steel, copper, aluminum, stainless steel)
- Single-stream recycling (empty and dry #1-2 plastics, aluminum/steel cans, mixed paper, flattened cardboard, cartons)
- Hard-to-recycle materials, including:
• Natural wine corks (no plastic)
• Usable eyeglasses and hearing aids
• Cell phones (with all personal data removed)
• Sneakers (any condition)
• Unopened hotel toiletries
• Clean grocery bags
• Empty pens, mechanical pencils, and art supply packaging
• Clean towels and blankets
• Plastic plant pots
• medical equipment, wheelchairs (manual and power), standers, strollers
Residents can also recycle glass, which is also available year-round Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bulk material disposal is available for irreparable items and household trash that cannot fit in a trash bin, such as wood, couches, broken chairs, and old suitcases.
The Public Works Department will not accept hazardous materials, including paint, batteries, large car parts, motors, tires, oil, antifreeze, concrete, household chemicals, and similar items. All materials must be of a reasonable size and safe for proper disposal.
The city encourages the community to invite their neighbors and assist seniors who may need help transporting their items to the event.
Residents can check if they live within city limits here.
For missed sanitation pickups or to schedule a bulk pickup, residents can call waste management at 678-495-0058.
