Keep ForsythCounty Beautiful (KFCB), in partnership with the Forsyth County Recycling and
Solid Waste Department and the City of Cumming, invites residents to
participate in the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Recycling and Disposal event
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Cumming Fairgrounds' parking
lot 3 (235 Castleberry Rd.).
Online registration and a printed
confirmation are required for participation. Registration for county residents
opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, at keepforsythcountybeautiful.org.
Availability is on a first come, first served basis until the maximum amount of
materials or vehicles are registered for participation.
Items that will be accepted include
corrosive, ignitable, toxic and/or reactive HHW such as paints, cleaners, oils,
fuels, batteries, fluorescent or HID light bulbs, herbicides, pesticides and
more. Items that will not be accepted include medical waste, needles, ammunition,
explosives, pharmaceuticals and non-hazardous items.
A full list of accepted materials may be
found at keepforsythcountybeautiful.org, by emailing KFCB@forsythco.com or by
calling (770) 205-4573.
“This event provides a great opportunity
for residents to responsibly recycle household hazardous materials,” Forsyth
County Environmental Program Manager Tammy Wright said. “Things that people use
every day, such as cleaning supplies and paint, can be hazardous not only to
people but the environment if not disposed of properly.”
There is no charge for dropping off
household hazardous waste during the event. A $5 donation is requested to help
support Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, a 501c3 non-profit organization.