In order to save 3 million dollars, the city of Atlanta began pickup of recyclables in early July. According to some Buckhead citizens, pickup and bin delivery has been sub-par since the city took over from Dreamsan, a private contractor. Hopefully this will work itself out as time progresses. Weekly recycling pickup is the same day as regular trash pickup. To receive a recycling bin, please call the Customer Service Call Center at 404.330.6333 The City’s announcement is excerpted as follows: We hope to greatly increase the percentage of recycling in Atlanta. The recycling program has been expanded to include collection of cardboard. This new service will allow for cardboard to be picked up as part of the recycling collections, as long as it is broken down and dry. You may continue using your existing recycle container(s) or a larger container with a lid clearly labeled “Recycling”. Initially, unsorted recyclables will be collected in compaction vehicles which look similar to vehicles being used for garbage and yard trimming collection. Once collected, these materials will be sorted at a local recycling center. We will collect all paper, glass, aluminum/tin cans, cardboard and household plastics (except for bubble wrap, plastic wrap, and heavy duty plastics such as lawn furniture). We are also unable to accept hazardous materials or items that require special handling such as medical supplies. For additional information, please contact the Department of Public Works at 404-330-6333. What can I recycle in Buckhead? Following is a list of recyclables from the City of Atlanta: - Newspaper
- Aluminum cans
- Glass bottles and jars ( remove the lids)
- Steel ( tin) cans
- Plastic #1 and # 2 bottles
- Mixed paper (Please put the mixed paper in a brown craft paper grocery bag to keep it separated from newspaper.)
- Office paper
- Junk mail
- Envelopes
- Telephone directories
- Boxboard (cereal boxes, tissue boxes )
- Shredded paper tied in a clear plastic bag
- Magazines
- Catalogs
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