City of Roswell Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by City of Roswell in Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia.
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- Date
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026
- Location
- 1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009
- Hours
- 8:30 am-11:00 am
- Who can use it
- City of Roswell residents only; photo ID showing an address in Roswell city limits; no businesses
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 770-594-6512
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Roswell at 770-594-6512 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 thinner; turpentine; pesticides; fertilizers; herbicides; insecticides; rodenticides; pool chemicals; household cleaners; propane cylinders; mercury thermometers; thermostats; household batteries; aerosols; gasoline; fire extinguishers; brake fluid; oil filters
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Latex paint; oil-based paint
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itCity of Roswell residents only; photo ID showing an address in Roswell city limits; no businesses
Note from the sourceAt the City of Roswell Hembree Facility (not the Roswell Recycling Center). No drop-offs before the event.
Note from the sourceAerosols, including spray paint, are accepted; liquid latex and oil-based paint are not.
Note from the sourceLiquid latex and oil-based paint go to the Roswell Recycling Center for a fee instead (call 770-442-8822).
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · 13 mi away · 150 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: City of Woodstock residents only for household hazardous waste
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- Permanent drop-off · 21 mi away · 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032Who can use it: Open to residents and businesses (businesses pay higher rates)
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- Permanent drop-off · 54 mi away · 4189 Old Dixie Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721Who can use it: Residents of the City of Dalton and Whitfield County only; no business or commercial waste
- Permanent drop-off · 54 mi away · 1005 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601Who can use it: Open to anyone; residents need no appointment (proof of Athens-Clarke residency for the lower trip fee); businesses must book with the household hazardous waste…
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FAQ
Who can use City of Roswell Household Hazardous Waste Collection?
City of Roswell residents only; photo ID showing an address in Roswell city limits; no businesses
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 770-594-6512 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Paint thinner. Not accepted: Latex paint. Not accepted: oil-based paint.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: household batteries.
What will they turn away?
Latex paint; oil-based paint
Last checked Thu, Oct 29, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- roswell365.com/event/household-hazardous-waste-collection-november-2026/
- www.roswellgov.com/faqs/hazardous-waste-day/