Keep Atlanta Beautiful

Keep Atlanta Beautiful, Inc., an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., serves Atlanta by developing and implementing public education and community improvement programs that make a cleaner and greener Atlanta. These initiatives enhance the quality of life and economic development in the community by instilling pride in community ownership and a behavior change that seeks improvements in littering, recycling, beautification, and natural resource conservation. Keep Atlanta Beautiful, Inc. is comprised of an all-volunteer board of directors representing all areas of the city and an advisory board of interested citizens. An affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Georgia Beautiful, this non-profit organization partners with city and county governments, private industry, and local community groups. Together we assess needs for change, implement programs for improvement, and work toward the goal of a behavior change that will sustain a cleaner and greener Atlanta. The Board of Directors sets policy, recommends specific programs for committees, and actively participates in the implementation of various programs and projects to achieve the mission of Keep Atlanta Beautiful, Inc. Keep Atlanta Beautiful, Inc. hosts two recycling centers each month that serve Atlanta and surrounding areas (no residency restrictions apply). Most items are free to drop off.  Fees apply on some items. Please see below for details and guidelines for accepted items.The City of Atlanta prohibits the throwing, dumping, sweeping, pushing, blowing, depositing, or leaving of litter on public or private property unless the litter is placed into a receptacle or container installed on such property.