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Free dump of bulk trash

By Steve Visser
Aug 5, 2011

South Fulton residents can dump bulk trash -- including old refrigerators, furniture, televisions and tires -- free on Aug. 13. The  locations will not accept paints, household chemicals, batteries, construction waste. Yard waste will be accepted at Merk Road only. Car tires are limited to four.

Drop off locations: Merk Road Transfer Station, 3225 Merk Road, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m;   Creel Park, 2775 Creel Road, College Park, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m; South Fulton Service Center 5601 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: 404.612.7437.

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