Get rid of all that old unwanted paint during the Gulf Shores special recycling drive, Sept. 12 through Sept. 30.

Melanie LeCroy / Gulf Coast Media

Do you have old paint sitting in the garage that you just can't get rid of? Have an old VCR that you just don't use anymore? The city of Gulf Shores is hosting a special recycling drive now through Sept. 30.

Throughout the event, the public can drop off items that are not normally accepted at the Drop Off Recycling Center. Those items are:

• Electronics
• Fluorescent lightbulbs
• Paint

The Gulf Shores Drop Off Recycling Center is located at 160 W. 36th Ave. All items must be sorted into the proper bins. Items accepted:

• Styrofoam
• Cardboard
• Plastic
• Plastic bags
• Paper
• Aluminum cans
• Household batteries
• Glass jars and bottles
• Scrap metal
• Tin cans

For more information, visit gulfshoresal.gov.