Got clutter? Statesboro hosting free recycling and repair event Saturday

STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Bulloch County residents looking to clear out clutter, recycle household items or repair broken belongings can take advantage of a free community event this weekend.

Keep Statesboro-Bulloch Beautiful (KSBB) will host Recycle Fest 2026 on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. along East Vine Street behind Statesboro City Hall.

Sponsored by Core Credit Union, the event will feature free document shredding, recycling services, household item repairs and activities for families.

Residents can bring clean plastics, glass bottles, metal cans and plastic grocery bags for recycling through GreenRock Recycling. UltraShred Technologies will provide free paper shredding for documents brought in small boxes or bags no larger than a 13-gallon kitchen bag.

The event will also feature a Fix-It Fair, where volunteers will offer free repairs for bicycles, clothing, lamps, small appliances, wooden items and other household belongings.

Families can pick up free trees from the City of Statesboro Tree Board, while children can enjoy books and crafts provided by the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library.

Other participating organizations include Habitat for Humanity and the City of Statesboro Greener Boro Commission, which will showcase ways residents can reduce waste and reuse everyday materials.

Recycle Fest aims to help residents reduce waste, give everyday items a second life and encourage environmentally friendly habits throughout Bulloch County.

Organizers are also seeking volunteers to help with the event.

For a complete list of accepted and prohibited items, along with volunteer information, visit here.

Event Details

• Event: Recycle Fest 2026
• Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Location: East Vine Street, behind Statesboro City Hall, 50 E. Main St., Statesboro
• Admission: FREE
• Activities: Recycling, document shredding, free repairs, tree giveaways and children’s activities