by Larry Felton Johnson

Keep Cobb Beautiful‘s next Community Recycling Event will be on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Water, Six Flags, 250 Cobb Parkway, Marietta.

The event is free, but donations to help Keep Cobb Beautiful in its work are appreciated.

We’ve reprinted the tables of accepted and non-accepted items from the Keep Cobb Beautiful website.

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 Cobb County Kroger 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  (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

Other Items

Only items that are clean and in good condition will be accepted.

All Clothing in good, clean condition	Jewelry, crafts, mugs, candle holders, baskets, ornaments	All kitchenware	Videos, DVDs, Blu-Rays
Shoes (even singles)	Bed linens, blankets, pillows, curtains, tablecloths	Hardback/Paperback books	Videos games and consoles
Accessories such as hats, gloves, scarves, ties, purses, wallets, backpacks, belts, etc.	Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, bath rugs (no carpeting or underlayment)	Records, tapes, CDs	Toys, games, puzzles

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.