WASTE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING
To ensure a clean and safe environment for all residents, please follow these mandatory regulations when disposing of trash and recyclables. Improper disposal leads to damage to shared property, increased community costs and violations of Association rules. Any costs incurred for dumpster repairs, removal of unauthorized items, or unscheduled recycling pickups will be billed to the responsible homeowner in addition to applicable fines and will be enforced.
Three streams of waste removal:
This is a highly problematic maintenance area so fines WILL BE UNEQUIVOCALLY ENFORCED!
(ABOVE) Compactor Signage
- McGILL COMPACTOR
- All trash must be placed inside a medium-sized, tied plastic bag. Bags must be placed inside the dumpster ONLY—not beside or around it.
- Kitchen/Everyday Garbage only!! NO mattresses, construction debris or Christmas trees that will clog up and stop the compactor. NO Paint or material hazardous to the environment. See OFF-SITE Recycling.
- Always push the compactor start button so trash doesn’t pile up.
- ANY trash not properly disposed of will result in fines and possible further action. Fines start at $400.00 per violation and will be enforced… NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Do NOT place any cardboard boxes (yes, now including pizza boxes) in the dumpster. All boxes must go into the designated recycle bins ONLY. Fines start at $200.00 per violation and will be enforced.. NO EXCEPTIONS.
(ABOVE) Recycling Signage.
- RECYCLING
- McGill Recycling Center: This is for small everyday items like recyclable aluminum cans, plastic, paper and broken-down boxes. 40% of metal in structural steel is from recycled content so recycle metal objects. NO GLASS, STYROFOAM, ELECTRONICS OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LIKE PAINT AND SOLVENTS. See OFF-SITE recycling below.
- All cardboard boxes must be fully broken down before being placed in recycling bins. Pizza boxes cleaned up to a reasonable degree. Fines start at $100.00 per violation and will be enforced..NO EXCEPTIONS
(ABOVE) https://livethrive.org/charm/
(ABOVE) https://www.lifecyclebuildingcenter.org/
1116 Murphy Ave, SW Atlanta, GA 30310
(ABOVE) https://compostnow.org/ will give you a small compost bin and pick it up weekly from your doorstep.
(ABOVE) https://www.foodwellalliance.org/compost
Unauthorized/Bulk Items. Do NOT dispose of the following in or around the dumpster or recycling area: Construction materials, Sofas,Tables, Chairs, Appliances, Mattresses, Car parts, Christmas trees, any other bulk or unauthorized items. Fines start at $400.00 per violation and will be enforced.. NO EXCEPTIONS
● NOTE: If the Association must inform your contractors, friends and guests to remove these items, the homeowner will be billed in addition to their fines. Owners that are leasing: You are responcible for your tenants understanding of these rules – YOU the owner will be fined personally if your tenants fail to act on these rules. Fines start at $400.00 per violation and will be enforced.. NO EXCEPTIONS
● Paint Cans. Absolutely NO paint cans are allowed in or around the dumpster or recycling area. See CHaRM recycling below.Fines start at $400.00 per violation and will be enforced.. NO EXCEPTIONS.
SAVE $400.00 and help the enviroment!!! To properly dispose of items not permitted in the dumpster or recycling area, please contact and visit an appropriate off-site service provider – they ALL provide easy and convenient drop-off and tax write offs.
A list of suggested organizations and companies is provided below for your money savings & convenience:
● CHaRM: Center for Hard to Recycle Materials -If not reusable or hazardous then make an appointment at CHaRM to recycle: Here is where to make an appointment and setup: https://livethrive.org/charm/items-we-accept/
● GOODWILL @ 160 Ponce de Leon Ave NE Take unwanted funiture and other items -it’s 5 minutes away -just around the corner.
● HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 271 Chester Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 Drop off Behind ReStore
● PEACHTREE JUNK REMOVAL
● 800-GOT-JUNK
● THRIFT STORES The Soldiers Center & a whole WORLD of Atlantan Thrift Stores!
● THE SALVATION ARMY 746 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
- CONSTRUCTION RECYCLING: The Lifecycle Building Center will upsell/ recycle your working/good condition cabinets, appliances, lighting fixtures, doors, windows, plantation shutters, flooring, and supplies for another’s use at a up to 80% off market value.
https://www.lifecyclebuildingcenter.org/
1116 Murphy Ave, SW Atlanta, GA 30310 (kind of rundown-go around back). - CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS: For remodeling debris that can’t be recycled 1) have your contractor take it off-site, 2) have your contractor provide a waste dumpster or 3) DIY: provide your own dumpster
- COMPOSTING: There are several places that can be contacted individually to pick up kitchen compost like CompostNow.org and return “black gold” composted soil .
- COA BULK WASTE PICKUP: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works provides single-family residents (12) free scheduled bulk pick-up collections per year. Bulk collections can be scheduled by the resident detailed HERE.
- Furniture in Good Condition: Good Will, The Atlanta Furniture Bank or a similar type 501(c)3 will pick it up if too big for a car and give you a receipt so it can be written off your taxes. All these guys are picky when they pick up things so be sure and talk to them about what is acceptable.