Per the CDC and FDA, (Georgia DNR EPD defers to federal level) sharps containers can be disposed of in the trash in Georgia, including health caregivers outside of a health care facility. They need to be completely sealed (preferably with duct tape) to ensure they don’t come open or pose a hazard once in the trash. They should NOT be recycled. Sharps should NEVER be thrown away loosely in the trash or toilet.

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No, there are several businesses in the area that perform this service. 

Yes, if it’s completely discharged. Use the below link for the contact information of the scrap metal recycling center near you. It is recommended that you contact them first to see if any other modifications need to be made for them to accept it. 

Forsyth County Recycling Centers

Please contact the Community Risk Reduction Unit at 678-455-8072 or email them at publiceducation@forsythco.com to schedule. 

NO.

Maintenance, repair, and testing of fire hydrants on county or city property fall under the purview of either the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department or the City of Cumming Utilities. Hydrants located on private property are the responsibility of the property owner and are to be maintained by a qualified third party. 

Fire truck visits and touch-a-truck events can be scheduled through our Community Risk Reduction Unit at 678-455-8072 or emailing publiceducation@forsythco.com. 

Families are allowed to visit fire stations during normal business hours- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Have a group that wants to visit? Please schedule a time to come see one of our stations with our Community Risk Reduction Unit at 678-455-8072 or emailing publiceducation@forsythco.com. 

Please contact our Community Risk Reduction Unit at 678-455-8072 or email them at  publiceducation@forsythco.com  

Your smoke alarms last approximately 10 years. If they are older than 10 years than you need to replace them. Please contact our Community Risk Reduction Unit with questions at 678-455-8072 or email them at publiceducation@forsythco.com

Forsyth County Fire Department recommends that you have smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside every sleeping area, and on every level of the home. Please call the Community Risk Reduction Unit with questions 678-455-8072 or email them at publiceducation@forsythco.com. 

The Community Risk Reduction Unit offers free smoke alarms and installation to our lower income families and assistance for the elderly and those with mobility restrictions. Please contact them at 678-455-8072 or email them at publiceducation@forsythco.com. 

Forsyth County Fire Department has certificated car seat technicians on staff. Please contact the Community Risk Reduction Unit to schedule at 678-455-8072 or publiceducation@forsythco.com

 **NOTE-Please do not show up at your local station.** 

Please contact the Community Risk Reduction Unit to schedule at 678-455-8072 or publiceducation@forsythco.com.

Forsyth County Fire Department’s Community Risk Reduction Unit has a limited amount of grant funded car seats that can be provided for low-income families. You must qualify for these seats. Please contact the Community Risk Reduction Unit for more information at 678-455-8072 or email them at publiceducation@forsythco.com. 

The Community Risk Reduction Unit will be glad to come speak to your business. Please contact them at 678-455-8072 or email them at publiceducation@forsythco.com. 

Explorers- for students that have completed the 8th grade and are 14 years or older. 

Junior Fire Academy- for rising 7th and 8th graders. 

Please see the link for each of these programs or contact the Community Risk Reduction Unit at 678-455-8072 or email them at publiceducation@forsythco.com. 

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