Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful Launches “Pop the Cork” Cork & Wine Glass Recycling Initiative

Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful Launches “Pop the Cork” Cork & Wine Glass Recycling Initiative

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful (KCRB) is proud to announce the kickoff and official launch of Pop the Cork, a community recycling initiative focused on glass bottle and natural wine cork recycling. The official kickoff week will take place January 31 through February 7, 2026.

The Pop the Cork Initiative provides Rockdale County residents with a convenient and environmentally responsible way to recycle clean glass bottles and natural wine corks. All drop-offs will take place at the Rockdale County Transfer Center (formerly known as the Recycling Center), making participation simple while supporting local recycling efforts.

Glass bottles collected through the initiative will be recycled into new products, and natural wine corks will be repurposed or recycled through specialized partners. Please note that synthetic or plastic corks cannot be accepted.

How to Participate:
During kickoff week (January 31–February 7, 2026), residents are encouraged to bring their materials to the Rockdale County Recycling Center. Following the launch, Pop the Cork will operate as an ongoing program.

• Acceptable Items: Clean, empty glass bottles and natural wine corks.
• Requirements: All materials must be free of liquids, food residue, and contaminants.
• Eligibility: Participation is open to all Rockdale County residents, restaurants, event venues, and community partners.

Join the Pop the Cork Spotlight

To celebrate community involvement, KCRB is launching the Pop the Cork Spotlight, a monthly feature highlighting individuals and partners who support the initiative. To get involved:

1. Take a photo of your recycling efforts (dropping off bottles or collecting corks).
2. Tag KCRB on social media.
3. Use the hashtag: #PopTheCorkRockdale

Each month, KCRB will select a resident, business, or volunteer to be featured on their platforms for helping make a difference in Rockdale’s sustainability goals.

For more information, partnership opportunities, or volunteer involvement, please contact Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful at kcrb@rockdale26.soliademo.com or 770-278-7052.

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