Recycling is offered by Gwinnett-franchise haulers but participation is voluntary — Suwanee does not mandate residential recycling. Accepted: paper, cardboard, #1-#2 plastics, aluminum, steel cans, glass (hauler-dependent).
Single-stream or dual-stream based on hauler. No plastic bags, Styrofoam, food waste, or ceramics. Gwinnett operates drop-off recycling centers for electronics and HHW. Businesses may contract privately for commercial recycling. This recycling requirements rule under Suwanee's trash recycling ordinances applies to properties within Suwanee city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Suwanee code enforcement directly or consult the official Georgia municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
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Suwanee enforces Gwinnett County's animal nuisance ordinance. Continuous barking for 15+ minutes or intermittent barking for 30+ minutes constitutes a nuisan...
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Amplified music audible beyond property lines after 10 PM is prohibited. Outdoor events at Town Center Park and commercial venues require a sound permit from...
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Construction noise is permitted 7 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 AM to 8 PM Sundays and holidays in Suwanee. Outside these windows requires a speci...
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RVs, boats, and trailers in Suwanee residential zones must be stored in side or rear yards, screened from street view, per Suwanee Unified Development Code (...
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