Recycling Centers in Anniston, AL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Anniston, Alabama. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Anniston, 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 Anniston: A Local Guide
Anniston, the seat of Calhoun County in northeastern Alabama, has two listed recycling facilities serving residents and businesses. The facilities complement each other — one is the county's public drop-off program, the other an industrial materials recovery operation.
The Calhoun County Recycling Center at 4510 Bynum Leatherwood Rd (Saks West location at the Calhoun County Agri Center) is the go-to option for everyday household recycling. The county program accepts aluminum cans, newspaper, mixed paper, cardboard, and most plastics at no charge — but glass containers are not collected. The Recycling Office (1702 Noble St Suite 101) operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, and coordinates six additional drop-off sites scattered across Anniston, Saks, Jacksonville, Alexandria, Pleasant Valley, and into Cleburne and St. Clair counties. Calhoun County also periodically holds electronics recycling drives — call (256) 237-8339 for upcoming e-waste event dates.
Waste Recycling Inc at 1100 W 10th St is a materials recovery facility open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Its specific material list is not publicly detailed online; the facility appears to focus on industrial and commercial recyclables rather than general household drop-off. Call (256) 236-1991 before visiting to confirm whether your materials are accepted and whether individual drop-off is available.
Residents looking for scrap metal recycling near Anniston can also find Oxford Scrap Metal (3383 US Hwy 78 E) and Multimetco Inc (1610 Frank Akers Rd) in the broader metro area. The City of Anniston runs its own separate recycling collection program — contact Anniston Public Works for city-specific curbside details. For residents in Oxford, Talladega, or Piedmont, check those city pages for nearby options.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Anniston
Does the Calhoun County Recycling Center in Anniston accept glass?
No. Glass containers are not collected through the county's drop-off program. Calhoun County Recycling Center accepts aluminum cans, newspaper, mixed paper, cardboard, and most plastics, but not glass. Contact the Recycling Office at (256) 237-8339 for any updates.
Where can I recycle electronics in Anniston, AL?
Calhoun County holds periodic electronics recycling drives — call (256) 237-8339 to ask about upcoming events. For year-round options, Waste Recycling Inc at 1100 W 10th St is worth calling at (256) 236-1991 to see if they handle e-waste from individuals.
Is the Calhoun County recycling program free to use?
Yes — no fee is listed for the county's drop-off stations. The Calhoun County Recycling Center on Bynum Leatherwood Rd and the other six county sites accept materials at no charge. Residency requirements, if any, should be confirmed by calling (256) 237-8339.
What recycling options are near Anniston in Calhoun County?
The county operates seven drop-off sites in total — beyond Anniston, sites are located in Oxford (near the JSU Pete Mathews Coliseum), Jacksonville, Alexandria, and communities in Cleburne and St. Clair counties. For scrap metal, Oxford Scrap Metal on US Hwy 78 E is a nearby option.