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Cobb residents can recycle old appliances

By Shelia M. Poole
July 12, 2012

Cobb County resident can recycle broken or unwanted appliances during Keep Cobb Beautiful's "Appliance Amnesty Day" from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21.

The event, sponsored by KCB and Advanced Disposal Services, will be held at the Cobb County Waste Disposal/Transfer Station, 1897 County Services Parkway.

Appliances will be accepted for free, including stoves, dryers, washers, microwaves, lawn mowers and outdoor power tools. Appliances with freon/refrigerant, such as freezers, refrigerators and air conditioning units, will have a $5 disposal processing fee, which is usually $12.

For questions about items accepted and disposal fees, call Advanced Disposal Services at 770-485-8940

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