Household Hazardous Waste Event- Johns Creek Residents ONLY
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 | 9AM-1PM
Keep North Fulton Beautiful and the City of Johns Creek are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, September 13th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Johns Creek City Hall located at 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097.
This event is exclusively for residents of the City of Johns Creek. No businesses or contractors, please.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. The deadline for registration is Thursday, September 4th at 9AM or the registration cap, whichever comes first. Registrations will NOT be accepted on site.
Items Accepted:
- Paint: Limit of 80 pounds per vehicle (A full gallon of paint is about 8-10 pounds) Suggestions for paint disposal of additional gallons are available here.
- Herbicides, Pesticides, Fertilizer, Pool Chemicals
- Motor Oil, Anti-Freeze, Gasoline
- Mercury (thermostats, thermometers)
- Batteries and Electronics (CRTs, TVs, monitors, etc.) *Note: NO alkaline (AA, AAA, A, B, C, 9V) batteries.
- Propane Cylinders, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors, Aerosols
- Fluorescent Bulbs
Items NOT Accepted:
- NO Medical waste, Needles
- NO Ammunition, Explosives
- NO Pharmaceuticals
- NO Alkaline Batteries (AA, AAA, A, B, C, 9V) These can be recycled at your local Staples.
Interested in volunteering at this event? We'd love to have you! Sign up here
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm not a resident of Johns Creek, but I live very nearby. Can I attend this event?
Unfortunately, no, you may not. This event is for Johns Creek residents only as it is sponsored by the City of Johns Creek. We will be checking residency and will direct you to exit the event if you are not a resident.
How much paint can I bring?
Paint is limited to 80 pounds total per vehicle, or approximately 10 gallons. Suggestions for paint disposal of additional gallons are available here.
What kind of paint can I bring?
Latex, oil-based, acrylic, any kind of paint is welcome!
Is there a fee to attend this event?
Due to the generous support of the City of Johns Creek, there is no fee to attend. However, donations to our non-profit are gratefully accepted and go to support our environmental education, litter prevention, and water protection programs. Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law.
Will you accept refrigerators, dehumidifiers, or A/C units at this event? They have hazardous materials in them.
Not at this event.
I missed the registration deadline--what can I do with my paint?
Visit this page to learn about your options
free woodchip mulch
Keep North Fulton Beautiful is offering free woodchip mulch!
Enrich your soil, suppress weeds, and conserve water.
Pick up at our facility during our business hours. Bring your own shovel/pitchfork and fill as many containers as you need.
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