Empowering Atlanta’s Communities to Sustain Cleaner and Greener Neighborhoods |
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Keep Atlanta Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., serves Atlanta by developing and implementing public education and community improvement programs that make a cleaner and greener Atlanta. These initiatives enhance the quality of life and economic development in the community by instilling pride in community ownership and a behavior change that seeks improvements in littering, recycling, beautification, and natural resource conservation. |
Phone Book Recycling Tip
Did you know you can recycle your phone books at the curbside in the City of Atlanta? Even better, you can opt out of receiving the AT&T Real White Pages, the Companion (if applicable) or the AT&T Real Yellow Pages. The New Toll Free number is 866-329-7118.
More info on what to recycle at the curbside (Applies to City of Atlanta residents only. Contact your local department of sanitation for information on recycling in other municipalities.)
BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER TREE RECYCLING AT ATLANTA HOME DEPOTS |
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Members of Boy Scout Troop 298 braved freezing temperatures on January 9 to help Keep Atlanta Beautiful and Davey Tree Company collect Christmas Trees for the Bring One for the Chipper annual Christmas Tree recycling program, held at Atlanta Home Depot stores. Since 1991, "Bring One for the Chipper," has collected over 5 million trees. The program produces tangible environmental benefits while helping local governments comply with state regulations that prohibit the disposal of yard trimmings in lined municipal landfills. The mulch from these trees has been used for playgrounds, local government beautification projects, and residential yards. The high quality, weed-free and pest-free mulch can be obtained for your large-scale landscaping project free of charge. Contact Davey Tree Service at 770-451-7911 for more information or download the Mulch Request Form.
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| 2009 News and Program Highlights |
| Runners Set the Pace for Zero Waste in the 3rd Annual Race 2 Recycle |
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Thanks to all our sponsors and volunteers who helped make the 2009 Race 2 Recycle a success! Nearly 200 runners and walkers participated in the 5k and 1-mile fun run at Piedmont Park on November 14 to celebrate America Recycles Day and to encourage us all to live green by recycling more. Emcee Jovita Moore from WSB-TV was on hand to award the winners, joined by Commissioner Joseph Basista, Council Member Clair Muller, and representatives from our title sponsors, Republic Services, Novelis, IKEA and Mohawk.
Browse the links below to learn more about the race and to find out how your company can join in the fun next year.
>>WINNERS!
>>SLIDESHOW
>>WATCH us on WSB-TV!
>>Sponsorship
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| What Can You Do to Keep Atlanta Beautiful? |
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Recycle Curbside
Request a recycling bin for curbside pickup if you live in a single-family residence or multi-family residence up to six units by calling Charles Dangerfield at 404-559-9700, ext 109. DreamSan picks up newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, office paper, telephone books, envelopes, cereal and shoe boxes, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and tin cans, and all plastics. Read More... |
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Recycle / Manage Household Hazardous Products
Access www.earth911.org or call Earth 911's English/Spanish hotline at 1-800-CLEANUP. Enter your zip code to locate the nearest household hazardous waste collection or recycling center. Earth 911 is a public and private sector partnership that provides you with accurate, local information to protect your community’s environment. Read More about Earth 911…
For a list of Metro Atlanta recyclers that accept loose materials (not baled or compacted), Click here.
For Industrial Materials Recycling Companies & Information, Contact: chuck_boelkins@gadnr.org
For polystyrene (Styrofoam) Recycling recovered from school and institutional cafeterias, contact Evergreen Partnering Group. Read More...
For recycling regular alkaline (non-rechargable) batteries, contact Metal Conversion Technologies, a company that waives the processing fees for non-profits and governments in Georgia. Read More... |
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Educate / Report Violators of Sign Ordinance
Keep Atlanta Beautiful, the Department of Public Works’ Solid Waste Division, the City Solicitor's Office, and the Municipal Court are committed to aggressive enforcement of the sign ordinance. (See Initiative to Stop Illegal Signage below) You can help by using suggested scripts to educate real estate agents, businesses, and other advertisers who violate city code. Read More...
You can also help by reporting illegal signage to the Solid Waste Education Enforcement Team Officer assigned to your area of the city. Click here.
Printable Sign Ordinance Information (PDF) |
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Put Waste In Its Place
The city of Atlanta prohibits the throwing, dumping, sweeping, pushing, blowing, depositing, or leaving of litter on public or private property unless the litter is placed into a receptacle or container installed on such property. Violators of Article XI “Litter Control” of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances can be subject to a fine of $1000 a day. Read More... |
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Organize Neighborhood Cleanups
Get proactively involved. Ridding our city of visible pollution is everybody’s responsibility. A neighborhood blighted with litter, abandoned and neglected property, and illegal signage invites criminal activity.
Contact Peggy Denby, KAtlB’s Executive Director, for trash bags and gloves: Call 404-249-5853 or send Peggy an e-mail using the Contact Us page of this website. |
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Report Violations Of City Codes
The Bureau of Code Compliance is responsible for the inspection of residential and commercial properties that are in violation of the Atlanta Housing Code, which pertains to privately owned property not in the City’s right-of-way. To file a complaint, call 404-330-6190. For an
explanation of the Code Compliance Process, and the kinds of violations dealt with, Read More... |
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