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Metro Green Recycling is a neighborhood recycling center in Doraville that handles typical household recyclables and material drop-offs. People from nearby suburbs and apartments use it when they need to keep cardboard, bottles, cans and other recyclables out of the trash.
Pull up to an entrance area with traffic lanes and an attendant booth visible from the road; drop-off bays and large containers sit further in. The site looks industrial - concrete pads, roll-off containers, and signs marking different material piles are common. Many centers like this have separate spots for paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metals, and some also take electronics or yard debris through special programs. Lines can form on weekend mornings and during seasonal cleanups, so expect a bit of waiting if arriving then.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials by type before getting out of the car - it speeds unloading and prevents confusion at the bays.
- Secure loose items (tarp or straps) so boxes and bags don’t blow around while driving in and while staff or volunteers direct unloading.
- Have a plan for large items: break down boxes, flatten bulky cardboard, and separate mixed loads so it’s faster on-site and less likely to be rejected.
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