Recycle Day
Join us on May 31 for the next metal and paper recycling event.
Every year, Cobb EMC hosts a metal and paper recycling event that is free to members. Join us on May 31 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to dispose of your approved unwanted materials. You may bring your old phones, computer equipment, cameras, metal items, small appliances, and refrigerators for proper, eco-friendly disposal. We also offer on-site shredding for secure document destruction, as well as information on ways you can help make a positive impact on our environment.
Cardboard boxes and medicine are not accepted at the event. A cash-only fee applies to TVs ($20) and computer monitors ($10). Attendees are responsible for bringing all items to be recycled to the event. We are not able to pick up items.
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See below a list of acceptable items.
Acceptable Items for Recycling:
Secure document shredding will be available on-site and is limited to five small boxes (approximately 15" x 12" x 13"). It's okay to bring paper recycling in bags or bins if you do not have boxes on hand. There is no need to remove staples, paper clips, etc. We will accept folders with brads.
Please do not bring books, newspapers or magazines.
- Computer
- Laptop
- Server
- Router
- Switch
- Network box
- Printer
- Circuit board
- CD Rom
- Floppy drive
- UPS
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Testing equipment
- Modem
- Cellphone
- Telephone
- Typewriter
- Fax machine
- Copier
- Scanner
- Shredder
- Computer monitors (require a cash-only fee of $10)
- TVs (require a cash-only fee of $20)
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Washer
- Dryer
- Water heater
- Mixer
- Oven
- Blender
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Wet vacuums
- Dehumidifier
- Coffee maker
- AC Furnace
- Treadmills
- Elliptical Trainers
- Fire Extinguishers
- VCR
- DVD player
- Stereo
- Cassette player
- Cameras
- Camcorders
- Alarm clocks
- Game systems
- Projectors
- Power cords
- Satellite Dish
- Cordless tools
- Powered tools
- Hand tools
- Gas tools (gas tank must have a hole in it, no fuel)
- Ladder
- Cables
- Lawn mower (fluids need to be drained)
- Weed eater
- Chain saw
- Lawn edger: fuel must be removed with hole in tank
- Riding lawnmower
- Firepit
- Grill (propane tanks are not accepted)
- Lawn furniture
- Shovel
- Small garden tools
- Aluminum
- Cast iron
- Car parts and wheels
- Metal fire pits
- Metal speakers
- Engine block
- Truck covers
- Paint cans (must be empty)
- Solar panels
- Aluminum window frames
Items NOT Accepted for Recycling:
- Paint
- Chemicals
- Lightbulbs of any kind
- Propane tanks
- Mattresses
- Cardboard
- Christmas Trees
- Roof shingles
*not a complete list
- Plastic containers
- Toilets
- Wooden window frames
- Cassette tapes
- Ceramic items
- Windows
- Mirrors
- Tires
- Garden hose
- Shutters
- Doors
- Furniture
- Carpet
- Flooring
Recycle Day FAQs
Cobb EMC’s 2025 Recycle Day will be held on May 31, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at 1000 EMC Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
An officer will direct traffic on site, and signage will direct members into and throughout the event.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept items before or after the event. Members can contact ABC Recycling directly to learn more about their drop-off services.
ABC Recycling: 678-290-9866
You do not have to get out of your vehicle. Volunteers will come to your vehicle to collect and dispose of your items properly.
The only items that incur a cost are TVs, which are $20, and computer monitors, which are $10. Payments must be made in cash.
The cost to dispose of a TV is $20, regardless of size.
Computers will be shredded and destroyed by ABC Recycling. As a precaution, we suggest smashing your motherboard before dropping it off.
When paper items are dropped off, they are taken directly from the member and placed in a bin that is dumped into a shredding truck. Once dropped into the truck, the documents are shredded immediately. Members can request to watch their documents be shredded if they like.
Members are limited to five small boxes. The dimensions of a “small” box are approximately 15” x 12” x 13”.
You can bring your documents in whatever container you have.
We do not take paint, but we can take empty paint cans.
Yes, but the gas tank needs to be drained before being dropped off.
*This applies to any gas-powered item
We do not accept light bulbs of any type.
Anything that is majority metal is accepted; a list of some accepted items can be found above. Please be advised that this is not a complete list, but it should give you an idea of what we can and cannot accept.
Your impact
Since 2017 Cobb EMC members have recycled more than 157 tons of metals and electronics and shredded and recycled more than 132 tons of paper through our annual Recycle Day events. That’s the equivalent of 701 trees! ♻️🌳
Recycling Resources:
Keep Cobb Beautiful
Recycling Droff Areas in Cobb County
Metal Recyling
ABC Metal Recycling
https://www.metalrecyclingmariettaga.com
678-290-9866
Paper Shredding & Recycling
A1 Shredding & Recycling
https://www.a1shreds.com
855-635-5263