Roswell residents can dispose of pesticides, paint thinner and undiluted pool chemicals for free Saturday, Nov. 14, during the city’s Household Hazardous Waste Day.
The city’s event listing schedules collection from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hembree facility, 1810 Hembree Road. Participants must show photo identification with an address within Roswell city limits. Businesses cannot participate, and materials cannot be dropped off before the event.
Latex and oil-based paint will not be accepted. Spray paint cans containing paint or aerosol are accepted.
Other eligible materials include household cleaners, propane cylinders, mercury thermometers and thermostats, non-rechargeable household batteries, gasoline and fire extinguishers. The city also accepts automotive brake fluid and used motor oil filters, but no other automotive fluids.
The city’s hazardous-waste information page says Roswell holds two collection events annually.
A separate event that morning will give visitors a look inside the Roswell Recycling Center at 11570 Maxwell Road.
The America Recycles Day open-house listing advertises free facility tours, family activities and information about reducing waste. Registration is required.
The listing gives general event hours of 10 a.m. to noon while offering approximately hourlong tours beginning at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon. Visitors should select their preferred session through the online registration link.
The hazardous-waste collection and recycling tours take place at different facilities.
For collection questions, contact Nick Pezzello at 770-594-6512 or [email protected]. For information about the recycling center’s separate paint-recycling service and fees, call 770-442-8822.
