Due to public demand, we are finding ways to continue to provide these essential services to our community.
Keep Cobb Beautiful offers a number of community events throughout the year.
2024 Fall Community Recycling Event
Our next Community Recycling Event will be on Saturday, November 9 from 9AM - 1PM at Jim Miller Park parking lot.
We will be accepting electronics, metals, textiles, and Hefty ReNew Program items.
Clean clothes, shoes, accessories, and household items (AKA textiles) to be donated to America’s Thrift Stores that will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Accepted Items
Hefty ReNew™ Plastics Program (hard-to-recycle plastics)
We will be accepting hard-to-recycle plastics (see below) in the orange Hefty ReNew™ program. PLEASE have all qualified items placed in the orange Hefty ReNew™ program for drop off. There is no limit. These bags are located for purchase in our local Walmart, Target, Kroger and Publix stores.
| Candy wrappers (no metal foil) | Chip Bags/Snack bags or wrappers (no metal foil) | Coffee pods (no coffee grinds/no metal foil) |
| Condiment packets (no metal foil) | Clean Foam cups/Clean foam-to-go containers | Foam packing peanuts |
| Frozen fruit bags | Frozen potato bags | Frozen vegetable bags |
| Granola/Energy/Protein bar wrappers (no metal foil) | Juice pouches (no metal foil) | Laundry pouches |
| Microwavable pouches | Plastic cheese bags | Plastic cups, plates bowls (no #1 PET)* |
| Plastic deli wrap/trays (remove pad) | Plastic liners from powder mixes | Plastic pet food bags (no paper)* |
| Plastic film grocery/shopping bags | Plastic straws/plastic stir sticks (no wood) | Plastic utensils |
| Plastic toothpaste tubes (no metal foil) | Pudding cups (no metal foil) | Salad bags, Snack bags, Self-sealing bags |
| Snack bags | Self-sealing bags | Squeezable pouches (no metal foil) |
| Stand-up pouches (no metal foil) | Polystyrene, aka Styrofoam (break down to fit into the bag) |
Electronics
Don't see your item - contact us!
| Computer Monitors | Video Machines | Telephones | CD Players | Cell Phones |
| Microwave Ovens | Alarm Clocks | Testing & Networking Equipment | Circuit Boards | Lawn Mowers/Riding Mowers |
| Computer CPU's | Disk Drives | Cameras | Portable Radios | Cables & Cords |
| Stereos | VCRs | CB Radios | Electrical Panels | Projectors |
| Toasters | Can Openers | Modems | Typewriters | Keyboards |
| Laptops | Floppy Drives | Computer Mice | UPS Battery Back-Up | 8-Tracks (Reel to Reel Tape) |
| Copiers & Printers | Video Cameras | Record Players | Fax Machines | Scanners |
| Steel | Aluminum | Cast Iron | Hard Drives | Gaming Systems |
| *Each CRT TV $10 CASH only* | *Each CRT MONITOR $10 CASH only* | Stoves & Ovens | Washers & Dryers | Water Heaters |
| Refrigerators | Grills | Lawn Equipment | Flat Screen TV | Flat Screen Monitors |
Items Not Accepted
| Batteries* | Furniture*** | Rags/Glass*** | Used Pack n’ Play Cribs*** |
| Bio-hazardous waste | Household fixtures (cabinet, door, window, etc.)*** | Plumbing fixtures (pipe, toilet, sink)*** | Pianos*** |
| Household items*** | Household hazardous waste (oil, paint, fuel, etc.)* | Rugs*** | Construction Material*** |
| Firearms | Light bulbs* | Rags*** | Firearms, Stun Guns and Firearm Accessories |
| Flip flop shoes*** | Mattress/Box Springs *** | Used children’s car seats*** | Anything wet, mildewed or otherwise compromised in a way that may deem it as trash*** |
*These items can be disposed of at our Household Hazardous Waste Event.
***These items can be taken to the Cobb County Transfer Station located at 1897 County Services Road, Marietta (770-485-8940). Call for fees and hours of operation.