Recycling Centers in Andalusia, AL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Andalusia, Alabama. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Andalusia, Alabama can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Andalusia: A Local Guide
Andalusia, the county seat of Covington County in south Alabama, is served by a small cluster of recycling and waste facilities anchored along Highway 55 South. Residents can choose from two long-running privately owned scrap-metal buyers — Covington Metals Company (founded 1925, downtown on Montgomery St) and Pugh & Son Inc Recycling (founded 1946, Recycle Drive) — as well as a city-operated municipal drop-off and curbside collection managed by Republic Services.
Both scrap yards purchase ferrous and non-ferrous metals — copper, brass, aluminum, iron, and steel — from walk-in customers and pay by certified scale weight. Pugh & Son also buys junk cars and old appliances and offers roll-off container rental for businesses. Neither yard charges a drop-off fee; you bring scrap in and leave with a check or cash. Covington Metals is open Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM; Pugh & Son runs Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4 PM.
For residents who need a free public drop-off for non-metal recyclables, the Andalusia Recycling Center at 301 Progress Drive is the municipal facility operated by the City of Andalusia. Call (334) 222-0862 for hours. Household recyclables such as cardboard, paper, and containers are handled there rather than at the scrap yards.
Andalusia sits about 90 miles south of Montgomery and 65 miles north of Pensacola. Nearby communities with recycling options include Brewton, Evergreen, and Enterprise. For statewide recycling guidance and household hazardous waste events in Covington County, check the Alabama recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Andalusia
Where can I sell scrap metal in Andalusia, AL?
Two scrap yards in Andalusia buy ferrous and non-ferrous metals: Covington Metals Company at 318 Montgomery St (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, (334) 222-4421) and Pugh & Son Inc at 14109 Recycle Dr (Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM, (334) 427-4457). Both pay cash or check by certified weight.
Does Pugh & Son accept junk cars in Andalusia?
Yes. Pugh & Son Inc buys junk car bodies along with scrap metals and old appliances. Call (334) 427-4457 in advance to arrange drop-off or pickup. They also offer roll-off container service for commercial accounts.
Is there a free recycling drop-off for cardboard and plastic in Andalusia?
Yes. The Andalusia Recycling Center at 301 Progress Drive is the city-operated public drop-off for household recyclables. The scrap yards on Montgomery St and Recycle Drive handle metals only.
Are the Andalusia scrap yards open on weekends?
No. Both Covington Metals and Pugh & Son are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Plan your drop-off for Monday through Friday during their respective business hours.