Recycle Fest will bring together vendors ready to help Bulloch County residents safely and responsibly dispose of items in an environmentally friendly way. The event will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM along E Vine Street behind City Hall in Statesboro.

Below is a full list of vendors, including the items they accept and cannot accept. Please review this guide before attending to plan your visit. We are grateful for the generous support of our community sponsors, whose contributions make Recycle Fest possible for all residents. Their commitment helps provide recycling opportunities, educational activities, and resources that strengthen our community and protect the environment.

This event is FREE to Bulloch County Residents!

Event Sponsor

Our Vendor List + Accepted Items

Click on each vendor’s name to see the list of items they’ll be accepting at the event.

  • ACCEPTED ITEMS:

    • Clean plastic #1-#7 (including Styrofoam food and drink containers)

    • Clean glass bottles and containers

    • Clean metal food and drink containers (canned food labels removed)

    • Clean/dry plastic grocery bags and bags marked with recycling triangle

    • Cardboard and paperboard (broken down)

    Click here for more details and frequently asked questions. https://greenrockstatesboro.com/  

    ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

    • Paper

    • Dirty Items

    • Plastic bags marked with a "do not recycle" symbol

    • Wet or soiled plastic bags

    • Construction Materials, Vinyl Siding, and PVC Pipe

    • Pesticide or Herbicide Containers

    • Electronics

    • Pressurized Containers

  • Providing free document shredding.

    • Shredding is for PAPER ONLY. Place paper material in small boxes or paper/plastic bags up to 13-gal kitchen size. (No lawn and leaf bags accepted.)

    • FOR SAFETY REASONS, PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE any of the following: trash, metal, plastic, cardboard, food, medication, batteries, household items, aerosol, clothing, cosmetics, combustibles, or any hazardous substances.

  • Giving away trees to recycle plant life  and prevent deforestation and to restore trees in blight areas.  The Tree Board will also demonstrate the need for trees to encourage reduce the need for over usage of paper.

  • Reuse and Reduce- Cloth napkin demonstration to encourage reduction of  paper usage. 

  • Will be giving away children’s books about the “Three Rs”: Reuse, Recycle, and Reduce. There will also be crafts for children.

  • Will be accepting cans for recycling.

  • Bring your broken items for FREE repair — including bikes, clothing/textiles, lamps, small appliances, wood glue repairs, and more! Register ahead so we know you’re coming and can answer any questions about your repair items. Click here: https://forms.gle/eXV6bZSAfvFAe5vH8

    Brought to you by Statesboro’s Greener Boro Commission, Georgia Southern BIG, and Keep Statesboro-Bulloch Beautiful (KSBB). The mission for Fix-It Fairs is to encourage innovation, reduce waste, and build community

Volunteer at RecycleFest

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

If you are interested in being a vendor/collector, donor, or volunteer, please check back for updates or feel free to email ksbb@statesboroga.gov or call 912-212-2321.