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Spring
Cleaning- Recycling in Cobb
Spring is upon us, and that means it is time to prepare for spring
cleaning. There are many resources available in Cobb County to recycle a
variety of household items from sensitive paper documents to large
appliances. Improper disposal of electronics and appliances can pose a
great risk to our environment, and dumping can keep our community from
looking its best. Recycling large or small household items is often
low-cost or even free, and a comprehensive list of recyclable items and
where to bring them in Cobb is available at
https://goo.gl/B3Gz8z.
You can also search for an appropriate recycling facility near you at
https://search.earth911.com/.
Four year-round recycling drop spots are also available at local fire
stations, which accept mixed paper, plastics 1-7, aluminum, steel cans,
and flattened cardboard. These locations are listed at
https://goo.gl/NQtseB.
Keep Cobb Beautiful plays a large role in protecting our local
environment and preventing litter. KCB is a public education
organization dedicated to improving waste handling practices in our
community. It is a non-profit organization funded by the Cobb County
Government, recycling revenues, and private contributions. Their mission
is “Promoting stewardship of our communities through litter prevention,
beautification, recycling and environmental education”. KCB will be
hosting a multi-material recycling event for the Great American Clean Up
on Saturday, April 21st from 9am-1pm at Jim Miller Park in
Marietta where anybody can recycle electronics, appliances, textiles,
Styrofoam, and other products at no or limited cost. The Great American
Clean Up is a nation-wide program that aims to engage more volunteers
and participants in public space cleanup, beautification and recycling
events. For more information about this event and what specific objects
may be recycled, visit
https://goo.gl/NUumbj. For general inquiries please contact the Keep
Cobb Beautiful office at (770) 528-1135 or
keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org
Cobb EMC will also be hosting a free recycling event on the 21st
from 8am to 1pm to celebrate Earth Day. Old phones, computer equipment,
cameras, metal items and small appliances will be accepted and there
will be on-site shredding for secure document destruction. For a full
list of accepted and unacceptable items, and information about the
location, please visit
https://cobbemc.com/content/recycle.
Another local event that will be a great opportunity for spring cleaning
is Keep Kennesaw Beautiful’s Electronics/Metal Recycling and Document
Shredding event on Saturday, April 28th from 9am to 1pm.
Items accepted include computer equipment, telephones, cameras, VCRs,
microwaves, stereos, and copiers/printers. There should be no concern
about data retrieval from computers or phones since everything collected
goes to the crusher to be completely demolished. This event is free and
open to all. For more information, visit
http://www.kennesaw.com/electronics-recycling-and-paper-shredding-event/.
We are so lucky to have so many resources at our disposal in Cobb to
make sure our waste is handled properly and responsibly. Illegal dumping
not only hurts the environment, but also property values and our quality
of life. Nobody likes an eyesore like litter piled up on the side of the
road. To report illegal dumping and litter, fill out the form available
at
https://goo.gl/ZQjpwy.
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