Third glass recycling location to open in Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County is expanding its recycling program with a new drop-off location.

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Starting Wednesday, residents can drop off clean, empty glass containers at E.E. Robinson Park.

It’s the third glass recycling site in Gwinnett.

The county says it’s already diverted 102 tons of glass from landfills at the two other sites, OneStop Norcross and Pinckneyville Park in Peachtree Corners.

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Gwinnett says a growing number of residents wanted more options.

“The expansion of the glass recycling program speaks to its success and our priority to cultivate a safe, livable and healthy community for our residents,” said District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden.

Glass that is acceptable includes clear and colored food and beverage bottles and jars.

The park’s address is 885 Level Creek Road, Sugar Hill, Georgia, 30518.

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