Where to Recycle Bathroom Items

Maybe an item in your bathroom can’t be recycled curbside, or it can but you don’t have curbside recycling service at your Gwinnett County home. Wait — don’t throw it in the trash yet! Many things can be taken to a nearby drop-off location for recycling or donation, or can be mailed for free to an organization that will recycle it.

Note: Before you make the trip, call ahead to a drop-off location to confirm that they will accept the particular item you have. We do our best to keep this page up to date, but recycling availability sometimes changes without warning.

Batteries (alkaline)

• eWaste ePlanet – Norcross
  Note: Fee applies

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Athens
  Note: Fee applies

• Gwinnett Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (February and July) – Lawrenceville
  Note: Limited quantity per vehicle

Batteries (button)

• Batteries + Bulbs Stores

• Best Buy Stores
  Note: Limit three items per household per day

• Staples Stores

• eWaste ePlanet – Norcross
  Note: Fee applies

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Athens
  Note: Fee applies

• Gwinnett Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (February and July) – Lawrenceville
  Note: Limited quantity per vehicle

Batteries (cell phone)

• Batteries + Bulbs Stores

• Best Buy Stores
  Note: Limit three items per household per day

• Staples Stores

• eWaste ePlanet – Norcross
  Note: Fee applies

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Athens
  Note: Fee applies

• Gwinnett Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (February and July) – Lawrenceville
  Note: Limited quantity per vehicle

Batteries (lithium)

• Batteries + Bulbs Stores

• Best Buy Stores
  Note: Limit three items per household per day

• Staples Stores

• eWaste ePlanet – Norcross
  Note: Fee applies

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Athens
  Note: Fee applies

• Gwinnett Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (February and July) – Lawrenceville
  Note: Limited quantity per vehicle

Batteries (rechargeable)

• Batteries + Bulbs Stores

• Best Buy Stores
  Note: Limit three items per household per day

• Staples Stores

• eWaste ePlanet – Norcross
  Note: Fee applies

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Athens
  Note: Fee applies

• GreenDisk – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a Technotrash Pack-IT Service for a small fee
  2. Fill a box with accepted e-waste
  3. Mail to GreenDisk

• Gwinnett Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (February and July) – Lawrenceville
  Note: Limited quantity per vehicle

Blush and bronzer cases (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Body wash bottles and caps (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

• Snellville Recycling Center – Snellville
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta
  Note: #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6 plastic only

Concealer tubes and sticks (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Conditioner bottles and caps (empty)

• Snellville Recycling Center – Snellville
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta
  Note: #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6 plastic only

Contact lenses and packaging

• Various Eye Care Offices – Braselton, Buford, Duluth, Lilburn, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Suwanee

Curling irons

• Goodwill Donation Sites
  Note: Only accepts functioning appliances

• Best Buy Stores
  Note: Limit three items per household per day

• Snellville Recycling Center – Snellville

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta

Deodorant containers (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Join the TerraCycle Tom’s of Maine Free Recycling Program
  2. Print a free shipping label
  3. Collect and mail in empty deodorant packaging

Eyeglasses

• Walmart Vision Centers
  Note: Only in good condition; no broken frames or missing lenses

Eyeshadow cases and tubes (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Fitness trackers and smartwatches

• Best Buy Stores
  Note: Limit three items per household per day

• eWaste ePlanet – Norcross

• E-Recycle USA – Tucker

Floss containers (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Join the TerraCycle Colgate Oral Care Recycling Program
  2. Print a free shipping label
  3. Collect and mail in empty floss containers

Foundation packaging (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Hair curlers

• Goodwill Donation Sites
  Note: Only accepts functioning appliances

• Snellville Recycling Center – Snellville

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta

Hair dryers

• Goodwill Donation Sites
  Note: Only accepts functioning appliances

• Best Buy Stores
  Note: Limit three items per household per day

• Snellville Recycling Center – Snellville

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta

Hair gel tubs and tubes (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Hairspray aerosol cans (empty)

• Widenation Recycling – Lilburn

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta

Hair straighteners

• Goodwill Donation Sites
  Note: Only accepts functioning appliances

• Best Buy Stores
  Note: Limit three items per household per day

• Snellville Recycling Center – Snellville

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta

Heart monitors

• Best Buy Stores
  Note: Limit three items per household per day

Lip balm tubes (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Lip liner pencils

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Lip gloss tubes (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Lipstick tubes (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Lotion bottles (empty; dispenser removed)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

• Snellville Recycling Center – Snellville
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta
  Note: #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6 plastic only

Lotion dispenser pumps

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Lotion tubes (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Mascara tubes (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Medicine bottles (empty)

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta
  Note: #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6 plastic only

Mirrors (framed)

• LifeCycle Building Center – Atlanta
  Note: Must be intact, without holes, cracks, chips, or breaks (including corners)

Mouthwash bottles and caps (empty)

• Snellville Recycling Center – Snellville
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta
  Note: #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6 plastic only

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Join the TerraCycle Tom’s of Maine Free Recycling Program
  2. Print a free shipping label
  3. Collect and mail in empty mouthwash bottles and caps

Powder cases (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Purchase a TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging Zero Waste Box
  2. Collect and mail in empty beauty products and packaging

Prescription medication

• Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office

• Lawrenceville Police Department

• City of Lilburn Police Department

Razors, blades, and packaging

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Join the TerraCycle Gillette® Razor Recycling Program
  2. Print a free shipping label
  3. Collect and mail in blades and razors (systems and disposable units, and replaceable-blade cartridge units), rigid plastic packaging, and flexible plastic bag packaging

Shampoo bottles and caps (empty)

• Snellville Recycling Center – Snellville
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta
  Note: #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6 plastic only

Shower doors

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta

• LifeCycle Building Center – Atlanta
  Note: No broken or damaged glass (including frosting); all parts for reinstall must be included

Smoke detectors

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta
  Note: Fee applies

Soap bottles (empty; dispenser removed)

• Snellville Recycling Center – Snellville
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Sandy Springs Recycling Center – Sandy Springs
  Note: #1 and #2 plastic only

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta
  Note: #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6 plastic only

Thermometers

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta
  Note: Fee applies

• Gwinnett Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (February and July) – Lawrenceville
  Note: Limited quantity per vehicle

Toothbrushes (non-electric)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Join the TerraCycle Colgate Oral Care Recycling Program
  2. Print a free shipping label
  3. Collect and mail in non-electric toothbrushes

Toothpaste tubes and caps (empty)

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Join the TerraCycle Colgate Oral Care Recycling Program
  2. Print a free shipping label
  3. Collect and mail in empty toothpaste tubes and caps

Towels

• Society of Humane Friends Animal Shelter – Lawrenceville

• Planned PEThood of Georgia – Duluth

• Wild Acres Animal Rescue and Transport Group – Auburn

• H&M Stores

• Center for Hard to Recycle Materials – Atlanta

Tubs

• LifeCycle Building Center – Atlanta
  Note: Must be free of cracks, chips, or excessive staining

Wisp brushes

• TerraCycle – Mail-In
  1. Join the TerraCycle Colgate Wisp Recycling Program
  2. Print a free shipping label
  3. Collect and mail in Colgate® Wisp® mini-brushes and packaging

X-rays

• eWaste ePlanet – Norcross