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Johns Creek sets collection day for bulky goods

Johns Creek has announced a bulky goods collection for hard-to-get-rid-of items like kitchen appliances and medical equipment.

Credit: City of Johns Creek

Credit: City of Johns Creek

Johns Creek has announced a bulky goods collection for hard-to-get-rid-of items like kitchen appliances and medical equipment.
By David Ibata for the AJC
Sept 9, 2020

Johns Creek has announced a Bulky Recycling Day for people seeking to recycle small furniture, home medical equipment and other hard-to-dispose-of items.

The collection is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Target/Home Depot parking lot, 5950 State Bridge Road. Participants are asked to wear a mask, keep a safe distance from workers, and be prepared to unload their vehicles with little or no assistance.

The event is for Johns Creek residents only. Acceptable items include appliances like refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers; cell phones, computers and televisions; bicycles, grills, lawn furniture and lawn mowers; and medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and canes.

Other items in good reusable condition, such as clothes, shoes, books and toys, will be collected by American Kidney Services. For a complete list of items accepted/not accepted and other information: https://bit.ly/2QMgxbO

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