The City of Roswell is a certified EnergyStar partner through the United States Environmental Protection Department.

As a partner, Roswell is dedicated to practicing energy efficiencies, as well as purchasing EnergyStar certified products to conserve energy when possible.

To learn more about the EnergyStar program, please visit www.energystar.gov.

The City of Roswell is dedicated to using energy efficient lighting when possible. LED fixtures not only conserve energy but also save the City money.

Indoor Lighting

Beginning in 2023, the City of Roswell’s Facility Services division began replacing indoor lighting at City facilities with LED bulbs. All lighting at City Hall, Fire Stations #21-#27, Police Headquarters, and 1810 Hembree Road facilities (Fire HQ, Transportation, and Solid Waste) should be replaced with LED fixtures by the end of 2025.

Outdoor Lighting

In 2024, all parking lot lighting at all Roswell Fire Stations, 1810 Hembree Road facilities (Fire HQ, Transportation, and Solid Waste), and Frank Lewis Dr facilities (Water Utility, Water Treatment Plant, and Stormwater Utility) were replaced with LED fixtures. Many of Roswell’s park facilities and historic buildings have implemented energy efficient lighting. For example, at Mimosa Hall 14 LED lamp posts were installed along the new driveway constructed in 2024 and Roswell Town Square park had 22 LED down lights added to trees to increase safety for park visitors at night.

Traffic Lighting

In 2021, The City of Roswell completed an upgrade of all traffic, pedestrian, and school signals to LED lighting. The City also requires all new signals be equipped with LED bulbs meeting Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Department of Energy standards. The City of Roswell and RDOT identify a budget line item each year to continue the conversion of City owned streetlights.

The City of Roswell implemented the Lights Out/Power Down Policy in 2009 to reduce unnecessary energy use associated with operating electronic equipment and lighting at City facilities. Through the policy, Roswell hopes to decrease energy costs and inefficient energy use. As part of the policy, automatic lighting and LED fixtures are in place a City facilities across Roswell.

The City of Roswell has eight (8) City-managed facilities with certified "cool roofs." A "cool roof", compared to a standard roof, reflects more sunlight and absorb less heat. This saves money and energy, especially in the warm summer months. Roswell City facilities with "cool roofs" include:

• Bill Johnson Community Activity Building - 10495 Woodstock Rd., Roswell, GA 30075
• Physical Activity Center - 10495 Woodstock Rd., Roswell, GA 30075
• Roswell Police Headquarters - 39 Hill St. Roswell, GA 30075
• Waller Park Community Center - 250 Oak St. Roswell, GA 30075
• Bulloch Hall - 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell, GA 30075
• Roswell City Hall - 38 Hill St. Roswell, GA 30075
• East Roswell Park Community Center - 9000 Fouts Rd, Roswell, GA 30076
• Roswell Parks Headquarters Bldg. – 150 Frank Lewis Drive, Roswell, GA 30075

A greyfield site refers to a previously developed property that became underutilized or abandoned. The City has remodeled two (2) greyfield sites into City facilities for the public use.

Arts Center East located at 9100 Fouts Road is a converted 1960's residential home. After going through extensive renovation, it is now open to the public. Cooking and painting classes and an art gallery are held upstairs, while clay, wheel and pottery classes are held downstairs.

Don White house located at 925-B Riverside Road was previously a single family home owned by the Threat family. The renovated home is now used for bike rentals and an office and meeting space.

The City of Roswell’s Water Utility manages water infrastructure within Roswell, as well as provides safe drinking water to over 18,000 Roswell residents.

Checkout the various resources below to learn more about water treatment, distribution and quality within Roswell:

• City of Roswell Water Utility Master Plan (January 2022)
• City of Roswell Source Water Assessment Plan: January 2020 (Draft)
• Roswell’s Water Quality and Consumer Confidence Report

The City of Roswell is a designated WaterFirst Community through the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. The designation shows Roswell’s commitment to responsible water stewardship and conservation.

For more information on WaterFirst and water conservation, please visit gefa.georgia.gov/waterfirst.

Ultra-High-Efficiency Plumbing Fixtures

Ultra-high-efficiency plumbing fixtures are standard in all City of Roswell facilities. These fixtures use less water and save money, without sacrificing performance. Examples of ultra-high-efficiency plumbing fixtures include low-flow faucets and showerheads. Look for the WaterSense labels when purchasing plumbing fixtures to ensure your fixture is conserving water. Please visit www.epa.gov/watersense to learn more about ultra-high-efficiency plumbing fixtures for your home or business.

Water Reuse Systems

A water reuse system involves recycling or reusing rainwater or wastewater for beneficial use. The City of Roswell has three water reuse systems in place at City facilities.

1. Smith Plantation Rain Barrell
   • The rain barrel collects rain water that can then be used on various plants at the site.
2. Bulloch Hall Cistern
   • The two cisterns capture rainwater from the roof at Bulloch Hall, which can then be used for gardening purposes.
3. Roswell Areas Park Wash Station
   • Rec & Parks staff use a reusable water system to recycle water to clean park equipment.

Reusable water systems are a great way to conserve water and save money on your water bill. To purchase a rain barrel and support local non-profit Keep Roswell Beautiful, please visit www.keeproswellbeautiful.org/rainbarrel.

A green infrastructure project is designed to provide environmental, social, and economic benefits to a community. The City of Roswell practices green development and constructs green infrastructure to protect the environmental health of the natural resources within the City.

Myrtle/Zion Paver System

In 2016, the City of Roswell installed a semi-permeable paver system at the intersection of Myrtle Street and Zion Circle. The water quality improvement project was funded through a 319H grant provided by the Environmental Protection Division. The Myrtle/Zion (MZ) paver system receives runoff from a 3-acre drainage area and helps filter runoff before the water enters Roswell’s watershed.

East Alley Paver System

The East Alley permeable paver system was completed in 2018, as part of the East-West Alley Master Plan. The 4,226 square feet of permeable pavers installed in downtown Roswell provide approximately 3,071 cubic feet of water quality treatment and 2,360 cubic feet of detention storage to the downtown Roswell area.

AquaHawk Alerting is a free online water conservation tool offered by Roswell Water Utility. Through the web portal, Roswell water customers can view their water usage, estimate their water bill, and are alerted during periods of unusual water use, such a water leak.

AquaHawk is used at all City Facilities, who have their water provided by Roswell Water Utility. This service helps the City conserve water and save money, as well as catch water leaks before they become costly.

For more information or to sign-up for AquaHawk, please visit www.roswellgov.com/aquahawkinfo.

The City of Roswell offers a toilet rebate program which allows Roswell residential water customers the opportunity to apply for a rebate if they have installed a new, low-flow toilet in their residence. Toilet rebates are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limit of two (2) toilet rebates per residential unit.

Please download, complete, and submit the Single Family Residential Toilet Rebate Application, Multi-Family Residential Toilet Rebate Application, or Commercial Toilet Rebate Application.

As of July 1, 2021, the City of Roswell offers a Commercial Toilet Rebate Program for qualifying Roswell businesses.

Find out more about the three types of toilet rebates offered by the City of Roswell below.

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Single Family Residential Toilet Rebate

To qualify for the Single Family Residential rebate, Roswell water customers should meet the following criteria:

• Have an individual residential account with the City of Roswell and be up to date on billing payments
• Own or rent a single-family residential home built in 1993 or earlier (this will be verified)
• Purchase an approved toilet after July 1, 2021 to replace an older toilet using greater than 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf)
• As of July 1, 2021, approved toilets must be a WaterSense ultra high efficient toilet (UHET) that uses 1.1 gallons per flush or less
• Agree to an installation verification visit to ensure your efficient toilets have been installed
• Agree to complete a program participation survey
• Complete the Single Family Residential Toilet Rebate Application

Who is not eligible for the Single Family Residential rebate:

• Customers who have already received a rebate from the City of Roswell
• Customers who own or rent a single-family home built after 1993
• Customers who purchased a toilet before January 1, 2015
• Customers who currently have a 1.6 gallons per flush or less toilet
• Dual flush toilets that are 1.1/1.6 gpf

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Multi-Family Residential Toilet Rebate

To qualify for the Multi-Family Residential rebate, Roswell residential water customers should meet the following criteria:

• Have an account with the City of Roswell and be up-to-date on billing payments
• Multi-Family units built in 1993 or earlier (this will be verified)
• Purchase an approved toilet after July 1, 2021 to replace an older toilet using greater than 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf)
• As of July 1, 2021, approved toilets must be a WaterSense ultra high efficient toilet (UHET) that uses 1.1 gallons per flush or less to qualify
• Agree to an installation verification visit to ensure the efficient toilets have been installed
• Agree to complete a program participation survey
• Complete the Multi-Family Residential Toilet Rebate Application

Who is not eligible for the Multi-Family Residential rebate:

• Customers who have already received a rebate from the City of Roswell
• Customers who purchased a toilet before January 1, 2015
• Customers who currently have a 1.6 gallons per flush or less toilet
• Dual flush toilets that are 1.1/1.6 gpf

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Commercial Toilet Rebate

To qualify for the Commercial rebate, Roswell water customers should meet the following criteria:

• Have an account with the City of Roswell and be up-to-date on billing payments
• Purchase an approved toilet after July 1, 2021 to replace an older toilet using greater than 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf)
• As of July 1, 2021, approved toilets must be a WaterSense ultra high efficient toilet (UHET) that uses 1.1 gallons per flush or less to qualify
• Agree to an installation verification visit to ensure the efficient toilets have been installed
• Agree to complete a program participation survey
• Complete the Commercial Toilet Rebate Application

Who is not eligible for the Commercial rebate:

• Customers who have already received a rebate from the City of Roswell
• Customers who purchased a toilet before January 1, 2015
• Customers who currently have a 1.6 gallons per flush or less toilet
• Dual flush toilets that are 1.1/1.6 gpf

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Applications

• Single Family Residential Toilet Rebate Application
• Multi-Family Residential Toilet Rebate Application
• Commercial Toilet Rebate Application

Find out more about WaterSense toilets by visiting the EPA Watersense Website.

For more information about the Roswell Toilet Rebate Program, please contact the Roswell Water Utility Division at waterefficiency@roswellgov.com or 770-641-3707.

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Toilet Recycling

Toilets are accepted for recycling in Mableton, Georgia at Patterson Services Inc. Please contact Patterson Services Inc. in advance to confirm availability and requirements.

Patterson Services Inc.

5800 Riverview Road SE, Mableton, GA 30126
404-505-1449

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Toilet Disposal

Toilets are accepted for disposal in Roswell at the Transfer station in person, you may also schedule a curbside pick-up online or by phone.

Roswell Transfer Station

Find out more at www.RoswellGov.com/BulkyTrash.

Curbside Pickup

Fill out the Large Item Pickup Request Form here or contact Roswell Financial Services at 770-641-3759.

The City of Roswell currently has three (3) plans that regulate and protect greenspace within Roswell.

• Roswell's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, adopted in October 2021, outlines City management for the following 20 years. The plan specifically states Roswell's goal of protecting and increasing greenspace as Roswell continues to grow and change.
• Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs 5-Year Master Plan was adopted in August 2022 and creates a vision for Roswell's public properties, programming, and park maintenance strategies. The plan identifies the various developed and un-developed greenspaces in Roswell and how those spaces will be maintained and preserved.
• Roswell's River Parks Master Plan, created in May 2016, outlines the concept and design goals for Roswell's riverfront parks, and creates a plan for growing and connecting greenspace along the Chattahoochee Rivers. The plan focuses on creating a unified first-class river park system between Willeo Park, Azalea Park, River Landing, Riverside Park, Ace Sand, and Don White Memorial Park.

The City of Roswell is a certified Community Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). To achieve this certification Roswell takes various steps to preserve native habitat, including promoting native plants and animals through educational programs, creating ordinances, such as the "No Net Loss of Trees" policy, to protect habitat, and providing volunteer opportunities to community members.

To learn more about the Community Wildlife Habitat certification or to make your home a certified Wildlife Habitat, please visit www.nwf.org.

The City of Roswell has been named a Tree City through the Arbor Day Foundation for over 30 years. To achieve this designation, a community must maintain a tree board, have a tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and participate in an Arbor Day celebration. Roswell is proud to be a Tree City and will continue to promote tree health in our community.

The City of Roswell approved a resolution adopting the "No Net Loss of Trees Policy" for all publicly owned properties on June 8, 2009. The policy requires preservation and replacement of trees on City of Roswell managed property.

In 2024, the City of Roswell completed Phase 1 of the River Parks Master Plan at the Ace Sands Property. As part of the project, multi-use trails, a fitness loop, and stormwater infrastructure were installed at the site. In accordance with Roswell's "“"No Net Loss of Trees Policy,"”" over 10,000 plants and 40 trees, including various maples, hickories, and birches, were planted at the site.

The City of Roswell provides weekly curbside trash collection, and works with a vendor to provide weekly yard waste and recycling curbside collection.

The City offers large item pick-up (fees apply), as well as manages the Roswell Transfer Station (1810 Hembree Road) only open to Roswell residents.

For more information, please visit www.roswellgov.com/sanitation.

The Roswell Recycling Center, located at 11570 Maxwell Rd, is open Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am-5:00pm to Roswell residents only. The center provides recycling for a wide variety of materials - from everyday items such as plastic, paper, metal and glass to larger items including appliances, tires, batteries, cell phones, printer cartridges, electronics, televisions, motor oil and antifreeze.

To learn more about the Roswell Recycling Center, please visit www.roswellgov.com/recyclingcenter.

The City of Roswell hosts two (2) Household Hazardous Waste Collection events throughout the year to allow residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely.

Items accepted:

• Paint thinner/turpentine
• Pesticides including: fertilizers, herbicides, flea and tick products, fungicides, insecticides, rodenticides
• Undiluted pool chemicals
• Household cleaners
• Propane gas cylinders
• Mercury thermometers/thermostats
• Household batteries (non-rechargeable)
• Aerosols including aerosol paint (spray paint)
• Gasoline
• Fire extinguishers
• Automotive brake fluid/used motor oil filters (no other automotive fluids)

For more information, please visit www.roswellgov.com/hazardouswaste.

All City of Roswell staff are required to review the City's Vehicle Policy before driving a city-issued vehicle. The policy focuses on driving etiquette and safety, as well as highlights ways to reduce emissions and drive greener while using a City vehicle.

Roswell's Green Fleet Policy and No-Idling Policy, within the City's Vehicle Policy, promote the use of hybrid vehicles and prohibit unnecessary idling in an effort to reduce fuel costs and increase sustainability.

Roswell partners with the Georgia Department of Transportation to promote greener commuting methods through the Georgia Commute Options program.

The Georgia Commute Options program provides incentives and resources to motivate people to explore clean commute alternatives, such as carpooling or biking.

To learn about Georgia Commute Options, please visit gacommuteoptions.com.

The City of Roswell has implemented an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) to modernize and improve traffic flow throughout the community. This system links traffic signals together to better control traffic flow and allows city officials to make real-time adjustments to meet changing traffic demands.

The synchronization system operates through sophisticated computerized controls that coordinate multiple intersections. Signal operations are customized for each intersection based on various factors, including:

• Safety considerations
• Intersection configuration
• Traffic volume patterns
• Time of day demands
• Special event requirements

Working in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation's SigOps program, Roswell's traffic engineers optimize signal timing across the city's major corridors. The program aims to:

• Reduce travel delays by up to 25%
• Decrease fuel consumption and vehicle emissions
• Improve safety at intersections
• Enhance overall traffic flow efficiency

The City of Roswell maintains 8 electric vehicle charging stations for public use.

The charging stations are located at:

• Roswell City Hall - 38 Hill St. Roswell, GA 30075
• East Roswell Park - 9000 Fouts Rd, Roswell, GA 30076
• Roswell Area Park - 10495 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075

The City of Roswell’s current Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, adopted in 2019, outlines ways Roswell can improve connectivity, accessibility, and safety for bikers and pedestrians in Roswell. In 2023, the City completed Bike Ped Plan project 80, which narrowed the lanes along Scott Road and added bike lanes in both directions, as well as, voted to approve a bond which included $20 million dedicated to constructing multi-use paths and sidewalks.

In 2009, Roswell adopted a "Complete Streets" policy, which requires staff to incorporate the needs of all users into the design and construction of roadway projects.

All of Roswell’s TSPLOST (Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) and TSPLOST-II projects are planned to be Complete Street projects. This includes the 2.5 mile long Big Creek Parkway project that will connect two portions of SR140/Holcomb Bridge Road in East and West Roswell. The roadway will include sidewalks and multi-use paths via mostly new alignment. This project will provide vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians with new connectivity and an alternate route to cross over SR 400 expressway between East and West Roswell. This project should be open for use within the next five to six years.

Additionally, Roswell is certified as both a Bike Friendly and Walk Friendly Community through the League of American Bicyclists and the Walk friendly Communities Organization. Both these designations speak to Roswell’s dedication to making modes of transportation, other than cars, accessible in Roswell.

To learn more about walking and biking in Roswell, please visit www.roswellgov.com/BikesAndPeds.

The City of Roswell provides various educational opportunities to Roswell community members on topics including water conservation and quality, solid waste and recycling, and native plants and animals. Education initiatives include free school programs, community workshops, volunteer initiatives, community-wide events, print media, video media, and online resources.

For more information or to schedule an educational outreach, please visit www.roswellgov.com/environmentaleducation.

The City of Roswell operates the East Roswell Park Community Garden (9000 Fouts Road, Roswell, GA 30076) and Leita Thompson Community Garden (1200 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075). Garden hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Citizens that have registered and paid for a plot can go to the garden anytime during normal park hours.

Info about the East Roswell Park & Leita Thompson Community Gardens:

• Garden plot of approximately 4x8 square feet
• For a fee of $60 (Roswell residents) $90 (non-residents), this encompasses the whole growing season (March 1 – December 31).
• Completely Organic Garden, no chemicals allowed
• Master Gardeners available to assist and educate
• Water Provided by the City of Roswell
• Garden is fully fenced and will be locked outside of hours of operation

The Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market is a community based market that promotes farm fresh and locally crafted goods. The market will be open on Saturdays, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Roswell City Hall (38 Hill Street Roswell, GA 30075) April-October.

For more information on the market, please visit www.roswellfarmersmarket.com.

The City of Roswell partners with local non-profit Keep Roswell Beautiful, to host a variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages and skillsets. Keep Roswell Beautiful's mission is to educate, motivate, and empower the citizens and businesses of Roswell in the beautification, conservation, and preservation of our environment.

Keep Roswell Beautiful's Volunteer Programs & Events include:

• Adopt-A-Road
• Adopt-A-Stream
• Great Annual Duck Race
• Rivers Alive
• Great American Cleanup
• Storm Drain Marking

For more information, please visit www.keeproswellbeautiful.org.