While the City of Snellville remains committed to providing our residents with opportunities to recycle household items, the city will discontinue free curbside recycling service on May 1 as the cost of recycling has increased greatly in recent years and the city is no longer in a position to offer the service free of charge.
Consequently, the city will transition to a paid subscription-based service for curbside recycling.
If you choose this option, you will pay an annual fee of $144, and receive a new 65-gallon recycling cart. The fee will cover the 12-month service period. You can call Public Works at 770-985-3527 to set up service. A website will be set up in the near future to take payment online. A mailer with program information and an application will also be sent to residents.
The deadline to opt in to the new recycling program is April 30.
As part of the program, the city will provide you with the information on what items are recyclable curbside, and how to avoid contaminating your recycling contents.
If you do not wish to participate in the program, but would like an extra garbage cart, you can pay an annual fee of $120 for a 65-gallon cart.
Residents that decline to pay for curbside recycling service will still have use of the city’s state-of-the-art Recycling Center free of charge. The center is located at 2531 Marigold Road, and is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information call Public Works at 770-985-3527.