Georgia Natural Gas Hosts Free Electronics Recycling Event for Earth Day

The company marks 16 years of Earth Day leadership and nearly 1 billion pounds of carbon offset through Greener Life®.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:52pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in warm tones depicting lifestyle scenes related to electronics recycling and sustainability, conveying a sense of community and environmental stewardship.Georgia Natural Gas' free electronics recycling event at Lenox Square aims to make sustainable living more accessible for the Atlanta community.Atlanta Today

Georgia Natural Gas, the state's leading natural gas provider, is inviting Atlanta residents and businesses to participate in a free electronics recycling event at Lenox Square on April 25th. The event, held in partnership with Lenox Square and eWaste/ePlanet, is part of GNG's long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, having offset nearly 1 billion pounds of CO₂e through its Greener Life carbon offset program.

Why it matters

This event highlights GNG's efforts to make sustainable living more accessible for the Atlanta community, providing an easy way for residents to responsibly recycle electronics that are often difficult to dispose of properly. It also showcases the company's broader environmental initiatives, including its Greener Life program that allows customers to offset their natural gas use.

The details

During the event, community members can drop off a wide range of electronic devices, including cell phones, computers, monitors, TVs, printers, radios, and fax machines. The items will be recycled by eWaste/ePlanet, an R2-certified electronics recycling and data destruction provider. Volunteers will be on-site to assist with the drop-off process. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about enrolling in GNG's Greener Life program and enter giveaways, including a chance to win a $1,000 Simon gift card.

  • The electronics recycling event will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • GNG has been hosting this Earth Day event for 16 years.

The players

Georgia Natural Gas

The leading natural gas provider in Georgia, part of SouthStar Energy Services and a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company Gas.

Lenox Square

The shopping mall in Atlanta where the electronics recycling event will be held.

eWaste/ePlanet

An R2-certified electronics recycling and data destruction provider that will be handling the recycling of the collected items.

Mike Braswell

The President and CEO of Georgia Natural Gas.

Maurice Baker

The manager of community relations at Georgia Natural Gas.

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What they’re saying

“Simple, everyday choices can have meaningful, long-term environmental impacts. Whether making it easy for customers to reduce their carbon footprint or recycle electronics that are normally difficult to dispose of, Georgia Natural Gas is proud to make sustainable living more accessible for our community – on Earth Day and every day.”

— Mike Braswell, President and CEO of Georgia Natural Gas

“We want to make it as easy as possible for our community to recycle electronics responsibly, no matter the item's age or condition. Events like this help keep harmful materials out of landfills while protecting our communities and the environment for future generations.”

— Maurice Baker, Manager of community relations at Georgia Natural Gas

What’s next

During the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to enroll in GNG's Greener Life carbon offset program.

The takeaway

This Earth Day event demonstrates Georgia Natural Gas' long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability and making eco-friendly choices more accessible for the Atlanta community. By hosting a free electronics recycling drive, the company is helping to keep harmful materials out of landfills and reduce its carbon footprint.