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Gwinnett recycling day Saturday in Lawrenceville

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Feb 24, 2011

Gwinnett County will sponsor a recycling day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Rock Springs Park, 550 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville.

Participants can shred old papers for $5 per box (cash only) and can recycle electronics for free (though the cost for recycling a television is $10). Children can make crafts out of recycled materials.

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