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Cobb’s household hazardous waste collection is June 17

June 17 from 9 a.m. to noon is Cobb's next event for household hazardous waste collection at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. (Courtesy of Cobb County)

Credit: Cobb County

Credit: Cobb County

June 17 from 9 a.m. to noon is Cobb's next event for household hazardous waste collection at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. (Courtesy of Cobb County)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
June 9, 2023

Cobb County’s next event for household hazardous waste collection will be 9 a.m. to noon June 17 at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta.

‘Everyone can prevent harmful waste from entering our environment and water systems,” according to a Cobb County statement.

“Now is your chance to clean out under the sinks, garage, attic and shed and get rid of the stuff safely,” the statement added.

More information can be found at KeepCobbBeautiful.com on items that are acceptable and not acceptable.

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