Last week Keep Cobb Beautiful announced it was closing its designated recycling dropoff locations in the county—including Cobb Fire Station No. 14 near the Mountain View Regional Library and the East Cobb Government Service Center on Lower Roswell Road.
The reasons were for a lack of garbage service providers in the county as well as a significant increase in the improper utilization of the recycling drop spots.
KCB, which is an agency of Cobb County government, indicated that the closure is “for now,” and that “we will continue to work on a solution that is best for all parties and will notify the community as soon as we are able to implement a suitable solution.”
Suggested alternatives sites for those looking to drop off recycled items include the following:
- Main County drop off located at 1775 County Services Pkwy, Marietta, 30008
- City of Smyrna Recycling Center located at 3475 Lake Dr.SE, Smyrna, 30082
- Ask your garbage provider to provide curbside recycling with your service.
You also can call 770-528-1135 for more information and to find other places that take recycling materials.
Some community organizations hold single-event recycling opportunities, including the Pope High School Band.
It will be having a recycling fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Northeast Cobb YMCA (3010 Johnson Ferry Road) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You can bring metal, electronics, appliances, paint and paper documents for shredding. The cost is $10 per car plus additional disposal fees for electronics, large items and other materials.
More details can be found by at www.popeband.com/recycle and for questions and pickup reservations, contact popebandrecycling@gmail.com.
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