Recycle Large Items, Shred Documents in Johns Creek

Johns Creek residents can get rid of some stuff and benefit others by sharing furniture, appliances and other large household items at Johns Creek's "Bulky Items Recycling Day" this Saturday, April 27. A commercial document-shredder will also be available to dispose of old or sensitive records, with a 10-box limit.

"This event is intended to collect electronics, books, and large items that can be recycled," said Johns Creek Solid Waste Manager James Swope. "For large items not suitable for recycling, please use your private waste hauler's curbside collection."

The event, sponsored by the City's Solid Waste Division and Keep Johns Creek Beautiful, runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at State Farm's Atlanta Operations Center, 11350 Johns Creek Parkway, near the intersection of Johns Creek Parkway and Lakefield Drive. Expect delays and please arrive well before 2 p.m. Reusable used items will be donated to charity.

The following items will be accepted in any condition:

• Appliances - refrigerators, washers, dryers
• Books, computers and accessories, televisions, cell phones
• Metal items such as, bicycles, grills, lawn furniture, etc.
• Lawn mowers with fluids removed

The following items – in good reusable condition only – will be accepted at the event:

• Bed frames, dressers, chests, armoires, mirrors, night stands, TV stands
• Dining tables, chairs, buffets, hutches, china cabinets, coffee/sofa/end tables
• Cribs, changing tables, highchairs, sofas, loveseats, armchairs, ottomans
• Lamps, kitchenware, linens, working microwave ovens

• Shoes — new this year

Do NOT bring the following items:

• Furniture that is torn, stained, broken or structurally unsound
• Mattress, box springs (unless new in original packaging), desks, file cabinets, office furniture, pianos, game tables, large entertainment centers
• Clothing (shoes are OK), toys, outdoor furniture, carpet/rugs, exercise equipment, pet equipment, tires,
• Hospital beds, waterbeds, light fixtures, window treatments, carpeting, playpens, strollers, car seats
• Paint, or household hazardous waste; any fluids including motor oil and anti-freeze
• Construction and demolition materials, yard debris, household trash, tires

For more information, call 770-551-7766, email info@knfb.org or visit www.keepjohnscreekbeautiful.org.