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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Everyday Things

Trash Pickup:
Trash day is Tuesday. Trash may be placed at the curbside late Monday or Tuesday morning. Trash receptacles are to be taken in on Tuesday after pickup. Do not leave trash receptacles at curbside or in front yard.

Trash Pickup for those 65 and older:
Senior Citizens can get their trash picked up for $3.50 a month. Apply at Lawrenceville City Hall 770 963-2414.

There is a senior and disability exemption for residents who are not able to deliver their trash and garbage to the curbside. Call City Hall 770 963-2414 to request an Exemption application and to find out additional qualification information to utilize this service.

Recycling:
Did you know that only 32% of households in our neighborhood use "Recycle bins" for curbside pickup on Tuesday mornings?
Materials can be placed at the curbside and will be picked up on Tuesdays.
Goal for 2010 - encourage more recycling. By recycling, we can reduce the garbage
and therefore reduce the amount we place in landfills.
We can recycle:
Newspapers, catalogs, phone books, magazines, all paper
Aluminum, bi-metal, tin cans, aluminum, aluminum foil,
Glass
Cereal and laundry detergent boxes, six and twelve pack beverage boxes, cardboard boxes.
All color plastic containers, including milk jugs and laundry bottles.

If you need a recycle bin, notify 770 554-0455 and leave a message with phone number and address.
If you have one and need another, the charge is $10.00.
START TODAY!

Pine Straw and Leaves:
May through October - All pine straw must be in bags at the curb after 5:00pm the day before or by 8:00am the day of trash pickup.

Tree Limbs and Shrubbery:
These may be placed at the curb. Pickup will be on Tuesday.

Appliance Pickup:
The city will pick up large appliances. The charge is $10.00. They will not pick up tires, batteries, metal, paint, roffing or tree stumps. Call 770 963-2414 for information.

Are there water usage regulations in Lawrenceville? YES
Go to www.lawrencevillega.org for further information. Look on home page under news and announcements.
How do I contact utilities?

For Electrical, gas, and sanitation information, contact 770 963-2414 - 8-5 Monday through Friday.
Emergency call Lawrenceville Police 770 963-2443

Where can I register to vote and where can I vote?
For city wide, county, state, and national registration go to Gwinnett County Government Building at
Gwinnett Drive located in the Kroger shopping center.
You can vote at the First Baptist Church, South Clayton Street.
For citywide elections - go to Lawrenceville City Hall, 70 South Clayton St.

Is there a leash Ordinance for Dogs? YES
Lawrenceville city leash law: It is unlawful for any owner or possessor of any dog to allow such dog to run at
large, whether weating a collar and tag or not, within the incorporated areas of the City. Any and all such dogs
found running at large, shall be immediately impounded by an officer of the animal control unit or any Police
Officer. Animal Control 770 339-3200

Is there an Ordinance for Barking Dogs? YES
City Ordinances on noise regulations is as follows: Barking dogs - The keeping of any animal or bird which
by frequent or continuous barking, chirping or other means of communication disturbs the comfort of repose
of the residents of any residential neighborhood is prohibited. Call police at 770 339-2400 non emergency
or 770 963-2443 for emergency.

Is there a neighborhood swim and tennis club? YES
The Forest Hills Swim and Tennis Club is the best kept secret in the city. The prices for summer fun are
reasonable and it is a wonderful place for children and families to spend time. The amenities include a large
beautiful pool, a pavilion for entertaining and for meetings, a clubhouse, and a tennis court.
Contact Michelle McGonegal, President for more information 678 376-7694.
Also visit their web page www.fhwflv.com/swim&tennisclub.htm