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Live-Thrive Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has worked since 2010 to build a community that cares about a healthy and sustainable environment, and it runs CHaRM, Atlanta's only permanent drop-off facility for hard-to-recycle materials.

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🎃♻️ Smash, Don’t Trash! Halloween is over, but your pumpkins can still do some good! Instead of tossing them in the trash, bring them to CHaRM Atlanta (Hill St) for composting! Through our partnership with @compostnow, your pumpkins can get a second life as nutrient-rich compost that supports local gardens and farms. 🌱 📍 CHaRM Atlanta (Hill Street location ONLY) 📅 Now through December 5 🎃 Pumpkin Composting FREE Don’t let those pumpkins go to waste! Schedule your appointment today and give them a greener ending. 🎃

Calling all ’90s music fans! 🎸Our friends at Captain Planet Foundation (@captainplanetfdn) are celebrating their 35th anniversary with a Concert for the Planet at the @cocacolaroxy on November 7th! 🎶Doors open at 8:30PM and The Wallflowers will take the stage at 9:00PM, followed by a DJ set by Yola at 10:30PM. 🌎It’s a night of great music for a great cause. All proceeds support young environmental changemakers worldwide, and with code SAVE25, you can save 25% off your tickets! 🎟️Get your tickets and learn more: https://concertfortheplanet.org/.

♻️ A quick reminder that we will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 22, as our team prepares for A CHaRM’ing Evening, our annual fundraiser featuring a special performance by Yacht Rock Revue! 🎸 🎟️ It's not too late to join us! We still have a few tickets left, so grab yours and enjoy a night of live music, food, drinks and fun, all while supporting our mission! Get your tickets in the app, link in bio or livethrive.org!

🎤 Nick from @yachtrockrevue has a message for Atlanta! 🎶 Don’t miss the band’s intimate performance at A CHaRM’ing Evening on Thursday, Oct. 22 at The Stave Room. 🎟️ Less than ONE WEEK away! Get your tickets now at the link in bio or livethrive.org.

🎶 TWO weeks to go! A CHaRM’ing Evening presented by @coxenterprises is almost here, featuring a special private performance by @yachtrockrevue, plus food, drinks and a favorite-decade costume contest. 🎟️ Tickets are limited. Grab yours before they’re gone. Link in bio (LiveThrive.org).

🚨 CHaRM Closure Notice 🚨 The safety of our visitors and staff is our top priority. Due to forecasted high winds and heavy rain, both CHaRM locations will be closed THIS Saturday, Oct. 10. We appreciate your understanding. Stay safe, everyone! 💚

♻️ A great morning of recycling with our friends from Chick-fil-A! Their employee recycling event gave team members a chance to bring in materials for responsible recycling, and we were glad to be part of it. 💚Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make the event a success. We’re always glad to work with community partners who are committed to sustainability.

🌟 ChatGPT can give you an ’80s photo. We can give you the real thing. 🎉The countdown is officially on—We’re less than ONE MONTH away from our annual fundraiser, A CHaRM’ing Evening + Yacht Rock Revue presented by @coxenterprises! 📅 Oct. 22 | 6:30–10 p.m. 📍 The Stave Room 🎶 Private performance by @yachtrockrevue 🕶️ Favorite-decade costume contest Judging by these photos, the competition is strong. 📸 🚩Tables are limited, and ticket prices increase Oct. 1, so now’s the time to grab yours. Link in bio for tix (livethrive.org)

⭐ Five-star feedback for CHaRM Atlanta! Thank you, Holly Blythe, for the kind words. We love hearing that our team, signage and drive-through setup helped make responsible disposal simple and stress-free. ♻️

💚 Did we mention we love our staff? And the kids REALLY love Mr. Clarence! 🥰👏♻️ A little more Labor Day love for the people who keep CHaRM running!

💚 This Labor Day (and every day!), we’re celebrating our incredible Live Thrive team! ☀️🌧️🥶 Rain, sleet, snow, freezing temps or Atlanta heat, our staff shows up and works hard to keep CHaRM running for the community we serve. We couldn’t do it without them, and we appreciate all they do! Happy Labor Day! 💚♻️

⭐️We love hearing from our Live Thrive community! Thank you C.K. for taking the time to share your experience and for choosing to recycle responsibly at CHaRM. Every visit helps keep valuable materials out of the landfill and supports a more sustainable Atlanta. ♻️💚

🎶 September is here! Keep these upcoming dates and events on your radar! 📍 SATURDAY, SEPT. 5: Both CHaRM locations are closed for Labor Day weekend. 🗂️ SATURDAY, SEPT. 12: Paper shredding at CHaRM DeKalb only. • Residents: $0.50/lb • Businesses: $1/lb • Limit: One banker’s box per person 🎟️ THURSDAY, OCT. 22: A CHaRM’ing Evening featuring @yachtrockrevue! Tickets are on sale now with proceeds supporting Live Thrive’s education programs and CHaRM operations. Link in bio for tix. 📅For more info on these events and more, visit LiveThrive.org/calendar (link in bio).

🚨📚 Last Call! THIS Friday is the last day for Atlanta-area public schools to apply for Live Thrive’s 2026-27 STE(A)M Certification Grant Program. Grant funding can support: ♻️ Project-based learning supplies 👩‍🏫 Teacher professional development 💚 Additional staffing, as needed Don’t miss the opportunity to bring more hands-on STE(A)M learning to your school. 📅 Applications due this Friday, Sept. 4 🔗 Apply now at LiveThrive.org (link in bio)

🎉 Big news! Live Thrive has partnered with @fodacorg (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) to give home medical equipment (HME) a second chance. 💚 Simply bring your gently used HME to CHaRM DeKalb, and FODAC will collect the items, refurbish, sanitize, and redistribute it to people who need it most. The result? Less medical equipment ending up in landfills, and more independence, safety, and quality of life for the people who receive it. 🌍 ➡️ Examples of accepted items include: shower chairs and benches, bedside commodes and tables, children's adaptive equipment, home healthcare beds, wheelchairs and scooters, and walkers, rollators, crutches, and canes. ✅ See the full list of items accepted and book your drop-off appointment at livethrive.org (link in bio).

🎶 Yacht Rock Revue. Up close. One unforgettable night. Join us Oct. 22 for A CHaRM’ing Evening featuring a private performance by @yachtrockrevue, plus great food, drinks and plenty of fun. 📍 The Stave Room, Atlanta ✨ Limited tables remain Grab your tickets before the price goes up Oct. 1!

🌱 We love our volunteers! A special thank you to the team from The Home Depot for spending the day with us. 🪏They helped harvest the last of the veggies from the garden and get everything prepped for the next planting. 💚Thank you #teamdepot for getting your hands dirty with us today!

📢 REMINDER: Shredding Event NEXT Saturday, August 15! 🗓️Join us at CHaRM DeKalb for our upcoming shredding event. All materials are shredded right on site to help keep your information protected. 🔒 ✅ Reservations required: book at livethrive.org (link in bio!) ⚠️ Limit: 1 banker's box per person 💲 Pricing: Residents: $0.50/lb and Businesses: $1.00/lb 📄 Paper must be loose. No binders, spiral notebooks, or large clips (staples are fine!) See you there! ♻️

📣 We’re hiring an Operations Manager! Live Thrive is seeking an experienced leader to oversee daily operations at both CHaRM locations. 🚩Applicants must have experience handling household hazardous waste. This role will manage staff, schedules, training, material pickups, off-site pop-up events and facility operations while maintaining our commitment to safety, service and sustainability. ✅ Operations management and supervisory experience 🚛 Current CDL or experience driving a 26-foot box truck 🏗️ Current forklift license 📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, with flexible Fridays based on special events 💼 Compensation: Based on experience 🌱 Interested in joining the Live Thrive team? Learn more at https://livethrive.org/jobs/ (link in bio).

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast for A CHaRM’ing Evening with @yachtrockrevue, presented by @coxenterprises. 🎶Join us Oct. 22 at The Stave Room for an unforgettable evening supporting Live Thrive. Get your tickets today at LiveThrive.org (link in bio).

📚🍎 Calling all Atlanta-area public schools! Applications are now open for Live Thrive’s 2026-27 STE(A)M Certification Grant Program. Our grants help schools fund: ♻️ Project-based learning supplies 👩‍🏫 Teacher professional development 💚 Additional staffing, as needed By supporting STE(A)M education, we’re helping students develop the skills to become tomorrow’s innovators and environmental leaders. 📅 Applications are due Sept. 4, 2026. 🔗 Apply today at LiveThrive.org

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now for A CHaRM’ing Evening presented by @coxenterprises. Join us Thursday, Oct. 22, at @thestaveroom for an unforgettable evening featuring @yachtrockrevue, hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and cocktails. A limited number of tickets are available for $60 per person, so get yours early! Proceeds support Live Thrive’s educational initiatives and CHaRM operations. 🎶 Thursday, Oct. 22 📍 The Stave Room 🎟️ $60 per person Purchase tickets in the CHaRM app or link in bio for more info.

♻️Join us on August 15 for our upcoming Volunteer Orientation at CHaRM DeKalb! All volunteers must complete orientation before signing up for shifts. Once completed, you can volunteer at either CHaRM location. ✅Register through the CHaRM app or link in bio.

♻️We loved welcoming campers from @producedforall to CHaRM DeKalb yesterday! Students got a behind-the-scenes look at how materials are sorted, where they go next and how small choices can help divert materials from Atlanta’s landfills and waterways. ♻️As a nonprofit, education is at the heart of Live Thrive’s mission, and we love offering hands-on learning experiences for schools, camps and community groups. Schedule a tour and come see CHaRM in action!

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday. 🚩As a reminder, both CHaRM locations are closed today and will reopen Tuesday, July 7.

🇺🇸 Holiday Closure Notice: Both CHaRM locations will be closed Thursday, July 2 and Saturday, July 4. We’ll be back open Tuesday, July 7. 🎆Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

🐝 We’re having a great time at @beecaturga’s Beecatur Pollinator Festival! 💚 It was so fun catching up with our friends from Monarchs Across Georgia and seeing the beautiful migration map they created, featuring artwork by children from this year’s Live Thrive Kids Day. ♻️ We’re here until 2 p.m., so stop by our booth, say hello and learn more about how you can help protect our environment, from pollinators to waterways!

🐝 Join us TOMORROW at @beecaturga’s annual Pollinator Festival! 📍 Harmony Park in Oakhurst ⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ♻️ Our team will be there sharing sustainability tips and talking about ways we can all help protect our environment, from our backyards to our waterways. 👋 Come by our booth and say hi!

🎉2 Years. 60,000+ Visitors. 3.3 Million+ Pounds. One Incredible Community! Thanks to the support of our community, CHaRM DeKalb has made a significant impact since opening in June 2024. In that time, we’ve accomplished some amazing things: ♻️ Welcomed more than 60,000 visitors ♻️ Recycled, reused or reengineered an estimated 3.3 million pounds of materials ♻️ Hosted 94 educational tours and field trips ♻️ Connected with 2,860 students, community members, civic groups and corporate volunteers ♻️ Supported the sustainability goals of more than 50 businesses None of this would be possible without the support of our visitors, partners, staff, volunteers and community members committed to sustainability and diverting materials from our landfills and waterways. 💚Thank you for being part of the CHaRM DeKalb story. Here’s to another year of education, sustainability and community engagement.

♻️ Happy Waste & Recycling Workers Week! A big shoutout to our incredible CHaRM team for helping keep our facilities running safely, efficiently and sustainably every day. Thank you for helping Atlantans recycle right and divert materials from landfills and waterways. We appreciate all you do! 💚

🎉Thanks to our friends at @decaturcitylifestyle for featuring Live Thrive Kids Day! The article highlights the fun, creativity and sustainability-focused activities that brought families together at CHaRM DeKalb. ♻️ Link in bio to read the full article!

🗂️ Got old or sensitive documents piling up? Bring them to CHaRM DeKalb this Saturday for secure, on-site paper shredding. All materials are shredded right at the facility to help keep your information protected. ⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Limit 1 banker’s box per person 💲 Pricing: $0.50/lb for residents and $1.00/lb for businesses 📄 Paper must be loose. No binders, spiral notebooks or large clips. Staples are fine. ♻️See you Saturday!

🌎 Happy World Environment Day! This week in our materials series, we're talking about Plastic #4 (LDPE), a soft, flexible plastic used in items like food storage containers, packaging materials and foam-like products. ♶ A few tips when bringing Plastic #4 to CHaRM: ♻️Keep materials clean and dry ♻️ Look for the #4 resin code on rigid plastics ♻️ Place stretchy plastics in the Stretchy Plastic collection container, even if they're labeled #4 🎥 Check out this week's video to learn more.

🚛We're Hiring--CDL Driver + Forklift Operator to support operations at both of our CHaRM Atlanta and DeKalb locations. 📅 Part-time Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. We're looking for someone with: ✔️ A valid CDL license ✔️ Forklift certification ✔️ Experience operating forklifts and commercial vehicles ✔️ The ability to work outdoors and lift up to 50 pounds Interested? Full job description and how to apply at livethrive.org/jobs (link in bio). 💚Know someone who would be a good fit? Please share this opportunity with them!

This beautiful girl needs a home! She found her way to Dekalb CHaRM. No tag or chip. So sweet❤️ email lt@livethrive.org

♻️ We’re continuing our series of posts focusing on materials accepted at CHaRM. The next few weeks we will be focusing on recycling plastics. First up: Plastics #1 and #2 (HDPE), two of the most valuable and commonly recycled plastics. ♳Think water bottles, berry containers, milk jugs and detergent bottles. When visiting CHaRM, you’ll sort these items in “Plasticville” with help from our signage and staff. A few quick reminders: ✔️ Clean and dry plastics only ✔️ Keep the caps on ✔️ Check the resin code when possible 🚩Stay tuned as we continue breaking down different plastic types and how to recycle them properly at CHaRM!

♻️ We loved having the 5th graders from Talley Street Upper Elementary (@talleytigergram) tour CHaRM DeKalb earlier this month! 🌱 The students especially loved exploring the garden and spotting one of its tiny residents…a little lizard! 🦎💚

♻️ What an incredible first year for Recycled Runway! Students from Beacon Hill Middle School, Springdale Park Elementary and T.H. Slater Elementary created wearable looks using repurposed materials and shared their creativity with the audience during our Kids Day celebration. A huge thank you to the students, teachers and families who helped bring this showcase to life! We can’t wait to see what they come up with for next year! 💚

💚 That’s a wrap on the 2025-26 Live Thrive Corporate + Community Challenge! ♻️ The challenge kicked off in November 2025 around America Recycles Day and continued through Earth Day this April. This incredible six-month community effort brought together more than 1,200 participants who helped divert more than 174,000 pounds of materials from landfills and waterways across metro Atlanta. Since launching in 2021, the challenge has collected more than 724,000 pounds of materials through the power of collaboration, education and action. A huge THANK YOU to all of our participating corporations and community groups for making this year such a success: @atlairport @brookhavengagov @chickfila @cocacolaunited @coxenterprises @delta @livablebuckhead @homedepotfoundation Monarch Private Capital @novelisinc @printpackinc Trinity Presbyterian @woodstockgagov 👀 Be on the lookout later this summer for sign-ups and details for the next Corporate + Community Challenge! 💚

🎨 Congrats to this year’s Earth Day T-Shirt Design Contest winners! We received 123 submissions from students across our community, and the creativity was incredible. 🏆 Overall Winner Reena L., 2nd Grade, Morningside Elementary We also recognized grade-level winners whose artwork was featured on special posters: ✨ 3rd Grade: Ethan D., Talley Street Elementary School ✨ 4th Grade: Titus M., Hope-Hill Elementary School ✨ 5th Grade: Yumi C., Springdale Park Elementary ✨ 6th Grade: Yonnas A., Wadsworth Magnet School ♻️Thank you to every student who submitted a design and shared their perspective on caring for the environment, and a special thank you to the teachers and parents who encouraged these young artists to participate.💚

🎉What.a.day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Live Thrive Kids Day at CHaRM DeKalb. It was a fun, hands-on day full of learning, creativity and community. 💚We’re so grateful for our partners, staff, sponsors, volunteers and everyone who came out to be part of it. We couldn’t do it without you. We can’t wait for next year! 🎉 @sustainableasc @alliancetheatre @atltoolbank @avondaleartsalliance @awarewildlife @beecaturga @compostnow @decaturmakers @delta @fernbankscience @foodwellalliance @gpbmedia @gsubiobus @gtsolarracing @nomoreliddering @ospreyinitiative @praxis3design @producedforall @snowdenguitars @stem_education_experience @giftofmusicfoundation @treesatlanta @zooatl @chickfila @chattahoocheenaturecenter

🚩Heading to Kids Day tomorrow? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a quick look at what to expect: 📍 Location: CHaRM DeKalb (1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur) ⏰ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 🎉 FREE event for all ages + FREE parking 🔬 STE(A)M activities + hands-on learning 🐐 Animal encounters ♻️ Learn how to properly recycle different materials 🎨 Interactive experiences throughout the day ⏰ At 11:30 a.m., we’ll announce the winners of our Recycled Runway, T-Shirt Design and Material Collection contests. 🗺️ Check out the map below to make your arrival easy and don’t forget to RSVP! This is a rain or shine event. 🔗 More info at livethrive.org or link in bio. 🎉We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

🌎 Happy Earth Day! Today is a reminder of the impact we can make together, right here in our community. ♻️ Every visit to CHaRM, every material properly sorted and every effort to reuse helps move us toward a more sustainable Atlanta. 👏 We’re proud to share this year’s Corporate + Community Challenge has brought together more than 1,200 participants across Metro Atlanta. 🎂 We’re also celebrating CHaRM Atlanta’s 11th birthday this month and are so thankful for our community who has supported us since day one. 💚 Thank you for being part of it. The work continues every day, and we’re grateful to do it alongside you. 🌱 We hope to see you Saturday at Kids Day!

🎉 We’re counting down to Live Thrive Kids Day at CHaRM DeKalb and we can’t wait to welcome everyone for a day full of fun and learning. ♻️From hands-on STE(A)M activities and interactive stations to animals, games and more, Kids Day is all about getting kids excited about sustainability in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand. 📅 Saturday, April 25 📍 CHaRM DeKalb ⏰ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 📌Don’t forget to rsvp at LiveThrive.org. Bring the whole family and come celebrate Earth Month with us. We’ll also be announcing the winners of our Recycled Runway, T-Shirt Design and Material Collection contests during the event. ⏳Let the countdown begin… we’ll see you soon! @sustainableasc @alliancetheatre @atltoolbank @avondaleartsalliance @awarewildlife @beecaturga @compostnow @decaturmakers @delta @fernbankscience @foodwellalliance @gsubiobus @gtsolarracing @nomoreliddering @ospreyinitiative @praxis3design @producedforall @snowdenguitars @statefarm @stem_education_experience @giftofmusicfoundation @treesatlanta @zooatl @chickfila @chattahoocheenaturecenter

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