Recycling Centers in Alabama

Find local recycling drop-off locations across Alabama. Browse by city to see nearby facilities with hours and contact information.

165 Centers 86 Cities

Recycling in Alabama

Alabama lists 165 recycling centers across 86 cities, including county drop-off sites, scrap processors, and household hazardous waste programs. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees solid waste under the Solid Wastes and Recyclable Materials Management Act, which established a statewide waste-reduction goal and created the Alabama Recycling Fund (ARF) — a grant program funded by a solid waste disposal fee that supports local recycling infrastructure. Alabama met its original 25% solid waste reduction goal from 2018 through 2022, according to ADEM. Alabama has no beverage container deposit law and no statewide mandatory curbside recycling requirement.

The state's largest recycling hubs are in its major metros. Birmingham leads with 18 listed centers, followed by Montgomery (12), Tuscaloosa (7), Huntsville (6), Opelika (6), Bessemer (5), Mobile (5), and Andalusia (4). Together these cities account for the majority of Alabama's accessible recycling capacity, spanning scrap yards, electronics collection, and tire recycling.

Alabama bans whole scrap tires and lead-acid batteries from landfill disposal. Tires cannot be stored on a property in quantities exceeding 100 without ADEM approval; they must be directed to permitted tire processors. Lead-acid batteries must be returned to a retailer at the point of new battery purchase under state law. Electronics recycling in Alabama is voluntary rather than mandated — there is no statewide e-waste law — but residents are encouraged by ADEM to use drop-off centers and county programs for computers, televisions, and monitors. Liquid waste, hazardous waste, and special medical waste are also prohibited from municipal solid waste landfills under ADEM regulation.

Top Cities by Number of Centers

Birmingham 18 Montgomery 12 Tuscaloosa 7 Huntsville 6 Opelika 6 Bessemer 5 Mobile 5 Andalusia 4

All Cities in Alabama

Alabaster 1 center Albertville 1 center Alexander City 1 center Andalusia 4 centers Anniston 2 centers Arab 1 center Ashford 1 center Atmore 1 center Attalla 1 center Auburn 2 centers Baileyton 1 center Bay Minette 1 center Bessemer 5 centers Birmingham 18 centers Brantley 1 center Brewton 2 centers Brighton 1 center Brundidge 1 center Calera 2 centers Chickasaw 1 center Clanton 2 centers Columbiana 1 center Cordova 1 center Cottondale 1 center Cropwell 1 center Dadeville 1 center Daleville 1 center Decatur 1 center Demopolis 1 center Dora 1 center Dothan 4 centers Eight Mile 1 center Enterprise 1 center Evergreen 1 center Fairhope 1 center Five Points 1 center Flomaton 1 center Fort Payne 1 center Frisco City 1 center Fultondale 1 center Gadsden 2 centers Greenville 1 center Grove Hill 1 center Gulf Shores 1 center Hanceville 2 centers Hayden 1 center Homewood 1 center Hoover 1 center Huntsville 6 centers Jasper 1 center Lineville 1 center Maplesville 1 center Mccalla 2 centers Midland City 1 center Millbrook 1 center Mobile 5 centers Monroeville 1 center Montevallo 1 center Montgomery 12 centers Moulton 1 center Munford 1 center Muscle Shoals 1 center Newville 1 center Odenville 1 center Opelika 6 centers Ozark 1 center Pell City 1 center Pinson 2 centers Prattville 3 centers Remlap 1 center Russellville 2 centers Salem 2 centers Selma 3 centers Somerville 1 center Spanish Fort 1 center Summerdale 3 centers Sylacauga 2 centers Tallassee 1 center Troy 4 centers Tuscaloosa 7 centers Union Springs 1 center Vance 1 center Vestavia Hills 1 center West Blocton 1 center Wetumpka 1 center Woodstock 1 center

Recycling in Alabama — FAQ

Does Alabama have a bottle deposit law?

No. Alabama does not have a beverage container deposit or bottle-bill law. Recycling of cans, bottles, and other containers is voluntary through curbside programs and drop-off sites operated by counties and municipalities.

What materials are banned from Alabama landfills?

Alabama prohibits landfill disposal of scrap tires (whole), lead-acid batteries, liquid waste, hazardous waste, and special medical waste. Electronics recycling is currently voluntary and not subject to a statewide landfill ban, though ADEM encourages proper disposal through local programs.

How do I recycle electronics in Alabama?

Alabama has no mandatory statewide e-waste law, so electronics recycling relies on voluntary programs. Residents can use county drop-off events, retail take-back programs (Best Buy, Staples), and ADEM-supported local facilities. Check with your county solid waste authority for scheduled collection events.

Where are the most recycling centers in Alabama?

Birmingham leads with 18 listed centers, followed by Montgomery (12), Tuscaloosa (7), Huntsville and Opelika (6 each), and Bessemer and Mobile (5 each). These cities offer the broadest range of drop-off, scrap-metal, and hazardous-waste options in the state.