Johns Creek Bulky Recycling Event March 8th 2025

• Bikes in ANY condition
• Clothing: Clean, good-condition clothing. (Must be placed in a tied bag), no shoes, belts, or hard items in bag with clothing).
• Shoes, belts, and small working appliances in good condition (Must be placed in a taped-up box)
• Books (in boxes)
• Small furniture that one person can lift, such as: coffee tables, end tables, nightstands, stools, dining chairs. (Must be in excellent, like-new condition with no missing parts, scratches, or damage. No upholstered furniture)
• Tools
• Large appliances: refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, residential A/C units, ovens, stoves, stovetops, dehumidifiers, wine coolers and microwaves.
• Electronics: cell phones, computers (monitors and towers), computer accessories, CRT and LCD televisions, batteries (No alkaline i.e. single use "A," "AA," "C," etc. batteries; these can be safely thrown away in the trash)
• Bulky metal items: grills, lawn furniture, scrap metal, file cabinets, and lawn mowers (empty out fuel responsibly before bringing to our event)

• NO Fluorescent lights (tubes and curly CFLs)
• NO Medical waste or needles/ sharps
• NO Ammunition or explosives
• NO Pharmaceuticals
• NO Sports or exercise equipment· NO Waterbeds
• NO Vacuum cleaners (The cord can be cut off and recycled with electronics, but the vacuum cleaner itself will not be accepted)
• NO Paint or other liquids (We will hold a separate event for these items at a later date.)
• NO Fluids or gasses: (motor oil, anti-freeze, gasoline, propane, fire extinguishers etc. We will hold a separate event for these items at a later date.)
• NO Construction or demolition materials
• NO Yard debris· NO Household trash
• NO Glass or mirrors
• NO Tires
• NO Carpets, rugs, carpet pad, or linoleum
• NO Box springs or mattresses (although you can cut out the metal springs from the mattress and take the springs only to scrap metal).
• NO Baby items, toys, or plastic pools
• NO Alkaline batteries (all others OK)
• NO Incandescent or LED lights 
• NO upholstered furniture
• NO Shower doors, tubs, showers, sinks
• NO Jacuzzis, spa tubs
• NO Window blinds or drapes
• NO Garage doors
• NO Countertops 

If any of the items we will not accept are in good condition, we suggest donating these items via Craigslist, Freecycle, NextDoor or Facebook Marketplace. 

Do you have items that are not suitable for recycle or reuse? Speak to your waste hauler to learn about their waste solutions (check the side of your trash collection bin to find yours).

If you arrive at or before 9am expect delays. Please arrive well before 1 p.m. to ensure that you will be able to participate in our event before closing time. 

See below for Event FAQ's.