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DeKalb Hosts Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event

Feb 29, 2024 - 11:35 AM
DeKalb County, Georgia logo featuring overlapping green and blue "DC" letters above the words "DeKalb County" and "GEORGIA".

Participation free for DeKalb residents

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its spring household hazardous waste recycling event on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032.

During the event, county residents will have an opportunity to properly dispose of dangerous household items that are no longer in use. 

Hazardous materials, such as aerosols, batteries, adhesives, flammables, lawn care products, fluorescent light bulbs, photo chemicals, paint, paint-related products and artist supplies, will be accepted. Paint will be limited to 10 gallons per vehicle.

Agricultural waste, ammunition, radioactive materials, pharmaceuticals, biohazardous and biomedical waste will not be accepted. 

Participation is free and open only to DeKalb County residents. Proof of residency may be requested.

For more information, contact the Sanitation Division’s Customer Care team at 

404-294-2900 or sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov, visit www.dekalbsanitation.com, or follow @DKalbSanitation on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Flyer for DeKalb County Household Hazardous Waste Event on March 16, 2024, from 8 AM to noon. Features colorful waste items and lists accepted (e.g., batteries, paint) and restricted (e.g., ammunition, explosives) materials. Event is free for residents.

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