Metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta

Milton announces paint, chemicals collection

Milton residents can drop off paints and certain chemicals at a city-sponsored collection March 21, but only if they register in advance. AJC FILE
Milton residents can drop off paints and certain chemicals at a city-sponsored collection March 21, but only if they register in advance. AJC FILE
By David Ibata
March 5, 2020

Milton has announced a Household Paint and Chemicals Collection to be held later this month, and it will be open only to city residents who sign up in advance.

The collection is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend. To receive the registration link, residents should sign up for the city's newsletter and emails at: https://conta.cc/2uTcRxq

Registrations will fill quickly, city officials said. Accepted materials will include latex and oil-based paints, lawn and garden chemicals, pool chemicals, cleaning products, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and flammable substances such a kerosene and gasoline.

Information: Teresa Stickels, 678-242-2509 or teresa.stickels@cityofmiltonga.us or https://bit.ly/2VKhnJD

About the Author

David Ibata
More Stories

Keep Reading

Mayor Andre Dickens speaks to local leaders and members of the public inside Big Bethel AME Church — alongside former Mayor Kasim Reed (from left), Valerie Jackson, the widow of former mayor Maynard Jackson, and former city councilman Jabari Simama — on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Credit: Ben Hendren

Dickens invokes David and Goliath in rally against Trump’s anti-DEI efforts

“Goliath does not stand a chance in Atlanta,” Mayor Andre Dickens said. “We have slayed bears. We have slayed lions. Been there. Done that.”

Dickens suspends water disconnections, city housing evictions amid shutdown

Amid the federal shutdown, Atlanta Mayor Andrew Dickens has halted housing evictions and water disconnections as thousands face food insecurity and unpaid federal work.

Hearing sheds light on mental health of Atlanta airport threat suspect

While Billy Joe Cagle's lawyers asked a federal judge to move him to house arrest or a mental health facility, prosecutors opposed, arguing his arrest prevented a “massacre.”

The Latest

The moratorium on late water payment disconnections of residential customers and evictions in city-owned and funded housing complexes runs through Jan. 31, 2026. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Credit: TNS

Dickens suspends water disconnections, city housing evictions amid shutdown

Dickens invokes David and Goliath in rally against Trump’s anti-DEI efforts

4-year-old’s remains found in woman’s trunk in Hall County, warrant says

Featured

Gov. Brian Kemp. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

‘Where does this end?’ Why Kemp opposes state bailout of food stamp program

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rejects calls to tap state funds to keep food assistance flowing as federal government shutdown enters its fourth week.

2025 Georgia-Florida game marks the end of an era in rivalry

From a Georgia perspective, Saturday’s game is the end of an era. But like the construction around the stadium, Florida looks to tear down what was built for something better.

Georgia lawyer sanctioned for AI use in comedian Katt Williams’ assault case

A Georgia lawyer in an assault case against comedian Katt Williams was sanctioned for relying on fake legal arguments created by artificial intelligence.