Habersham County will soon expand recycling options by
adding tin and metal can collection at the Cornelia and Clarkesville Recycling
Centers.
Beginning March 16 collection trailers will be placed at both
locations to allow residents to recycle everyday metal cans such as pet food
cans, vegetable cans, and similar household items.
The change comes after several residents expressed interest in additional
recycling options during last week’s Meet Your Government Day event.
County officials say the addition is a direct response to community feedback
and reflects the County’s ongoing commitment to listening to residents and
improving local services.
“We heard from many citizens who asked about recycling metal cans at our
recycling centers,” Johnnie Vickers Solid Waste Director said. “We appreciate
the feedback and are glad to be able to expand this service to make
recycling more convenient for our residents.”
Residents should note that while tin and metal cans will be accepted at the
Cornelia and Clarkesville sites, large metal items must still be taken to the
Habersham County Landfill. The new trailers at the recycling centers will not
be able to accommodate oversized metal materials.