Recycling Center and Farmers' Market to Open This Month in Lithonia

Lithonia will fittingly celebrate the launch of its new, 24-hour recycling center on America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 15.

The new center, which is located at 6920 Main St. in Lithonia, will operate 24 hours a day to help residents fit recycling into their daily routine. Residents can drop off recyclable materials including most paper, plastic, metal, and cardboard items.

On its opening day, the recycling center will host a farmers’ market with live music from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There, residents can shop for fruits, vegetables, and crafts from local farmers and specialty vendors.

Saturday’s event will also feature a number of Atlanta food trucks, like The Breakfast Jeanie, Twelve Sixty One, Toasted Cheese Truck, Burger Box, Buen Provecho LLC, Mini Cheesecakes Truck, Island Chef Mobile Café, The Mobile Marlay, and Healthful Essence.

Starting in March, the market will be a recurring program at the recycling center, opening twice a month through November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“The launching of the recycling project is a very exciting development for the citizens of Lithonia,” said Mayor Deborah A. Jackson in a press release. “We welcome the opportunity to create a more environmentally‐friendly community. The added component of the farmers’ market will provide more healthy food choices for the surrounding area.”

As a part of the city’s participation in the Pledge2Recycle campaign, the recycling center will collect donations of gently-used clothing, shoes, and toy and distribute them to local charity organizations. Sponsored by Integrated Waste Systems, American Textiles Recycling Services, and Tri‐Cities Funeral Home, the campaign furthers the city’s mission to integrate recycling.

To learn if an item in your home is recyclable at the Lithonia center, call 770-482-8136.

For more updates about city recycling initiatives, the recycling center, and the farmers’ market, follow them on Twitter.

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