Forsyth County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Disposal Event
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Keep Forsyth County Beautiful with Forsyth County Recycling & Solid Waste and the City of Cumming in Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026
- Location
- 2435 Freedom Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041
- Hours
- 9:00 am-1:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Forsyth County residents only; residential waste only
- Cost
- Free (a $5 donation to Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is suggested)
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- 770-205-4573
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Keep Forsyth County Beautiful with Forsyth County Recycling & Solid Waste and the City of Cumming at 770-205-4573 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- –Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- –Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Paint; electronics; household cleaners; oils; fuels; gasoline; antifreeze; batteries; fluorescent bulbs; HID bulbs; herbicides; pesticides
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Medical waste; needles; ammunition; explosives; pharmaceuticals
Limits
Quantity limitsUp to 10 gallons of paint per vehicle
Rules and residency
Who can use itForsyth County residents only; residential waste only
Note from the sourceAt the Freedom Park campus lot.
Directions
Nearby alternatives
Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
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FAQ
Who can use Forsyth County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Disposal Event?
Forsyth County residents only; residential waste only
Is it free?
Free (a $5 donation to Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is suggested)
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Paint. Limit: Up to 10 gallons of paint per vehicle.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: batteries.
What will they turn away?
Medical waste; needles; ammunition; explosives; pharmaceuticals
Last checked Thu, Oct 29, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.keepforsythcountybeautiful.org/events/household-hazardous-waste-event-13
- www.forsythco.com/news/2026/10/registration-to-recycle-household-hazardous-waste-opens-oct