Gwinnett County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and the Gwinnett Department of Water Resources in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Feb 6, 2027
Sat, Jun 12, 2027 - Location
- 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
- Hours
- Not listed by the source
- Who can use it
- Gwinnett County residents
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 770-822-5187
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and the Gwinnett Department of Water Resources at 770-822-5187 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)Aerosol pesticides; automotive fluids; antifreeze; brake fluid; transmission fluid; household cleaners; acids; corrosives; spray paint; car batteries; household batteries; rechargeable batteries; solvents; cooking oil; fire extinguishers; flammables; kerosene; gasoline; diesel; fluorescent bulbs; insecticides; latex paint; oil-based paint; lawn care products; mercury; thermostats; oxidizers; pesticides; poisons; propane cylinders; varnish; paint thinner; paint stripper; weed killer; wood preservatives
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Ammunition; radioactive waste; pharmaceuticals; medical waste
Limits
Quantity limitsUp to five containers (a laundry basket, copy paper box or similar) per household; containers are not returned
Rules and residency
Who can use itGwinnett County residents
Note from the sourceAt the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Event details are usually posted about 45 days before each date.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 20 mi away · 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032Who can use it: Open to residents and businesses (businesses pay higher rates)
- Collection event · 21 mi away · 1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: City of Roswell residents only; photo ID showing an address in Roswell city limits; no businesses
- Permanent drop-off · 26 mi away · 1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315Who can use it: Open to residents and businesses (businesses pay higher rates)
- Collection event · 33 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
- Permanent drop-off · 35 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…
- Permanent drop-off · 74 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
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FAQ
Who can use Gwinnett County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day?
Gwinnett County residents
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 770-822-5187 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: spray paint. Accepted: latex paint. Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: paint thinner. Accepted: paint stripper.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: car batteries. Accepted: household batteries. Accepted: rechargeable batteries.
What will they turn away?
Ammunition; radioactive waste; pharmaceuticals; medical waste
Last checked Thu, Oct 29, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- gwinnettcb.org/signature-events/household-hazardous-waste-collection-day/
- www.lawrencevillega.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1466