Recycling available through Gwinnett County single-stream hauler service — not mandatory but encouraged. Accept paper, cardboard, plastics #1-2, metal cans, glass (some haulers).
Gwinnett County residential recycling is single-stream in the blue/green cart. Acceptable: paper, cardboard (flattened), plastic bottles/jugs #1-#2, aluminum and steel cans. NOT accepted: plastic bags, styrofoam, food-contaminated containers, clothing, batteries, electronics. Glass acceptance varies by hauler — check hauler-specific guidelines. Recycling is voluntary; no mandate or fine for not participating, but contamination may result in bin refusal.
Lawrenceville, GA
Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Lawrenceville Code Enforcement investigates property maintenance violation...
Lawrenceville, GA
Commercial vehicles over 1-ton rating or with commercial lettering prohibited from overnight parking in residential zones. Semi-trucks and trailers banned in...
Lawrenceville, GA
Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences prohibited in residential zones. Chain-link restricted from front yards. Historic district requires tradition...
Lawrenceville, GA
Retaining walls over 4 ft (measured from bottom of footing) require building permit and engineered design. Walls in setbacks must not affect drainage onto ne...
Lawrenceville, GA
Front yard fences max 4 ft; side and rear yard fences max 6 ft in residential zones. Fences over 6 ft require building permit. Corner lot sight-triangle rest...
Lawrenceville, GA
Pool barriers must be minimum 48 inches tall per GA Residential Code Appendix G (IRC). Self-closing, self-latching gates required. Openings cannot exceed 4 i...
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