The Center for Hard to Recycle Materials Atlanta (CHaRM) announced this week it will relocate after 11 years in Chosewood Park, moving to Bankhead by the end of 2026.
With locations in Fulton and DeKalb County, CHaRM handles the recycling of styrofoam, household chemicals and paint, appliances, electronics, and a wide range of plastics that cannot be processed through city recycling.
CHaRM is currently leasing the four-acre property at 1110 Hill Street from Atlanta Housing. When the lease expires this year, the recycling center will relocate to the Bowen Homes redevelopment site in northwest Atlanta, another Atlanta Housing property.
The Bowen Homes redevelopment, which received a $40 million federal grant in 2023 and broke ground in 2025, is set to become mixed-income housing, parks, community spaces, and integrated trails.
"Remaining in the same location for 11 years was truly a gift," said Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe, founder and executive director of Live Thrive. "During that time, we built a wonderful and supportive community around our mission."
