Recycling Centers in Bessemer, AL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Bessemer, Alabama. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Bessemer, 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 Bessemer: A Local Guide
Bessemer, AL has 5 recycling options listed here, including the city-run Bessemer Recycling Center plus private recyclers for electronics, scrap cans, wood and construction materials. The City of Bessemer does not offer curbside recycling pickup; its Sanitation Department runs twice-weekly curbside trash collection, and recycling is handled as a drop-off at the city's recycling center on 1st Avenue North. So in Bessemer you take recyclables to a drop-off rather than setting them at the curb. For listings statewide, see the Alabama recycling directory.
The main public option is the Bessemer Recycling Center on 1st Ave N, the city-operated drop-off that takes items such as cardboard, plastics and newspaper. For other materials, Shredtronics handles electronics and shredding, American Can Buyers buys aluminum cans and scrap, and Spencer Wood Recycling and Recovered Construction Materials take wood and building materials. Accepted items and hours vary by site, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Nearby Alabama hubs offer more options: Birmingham (18 centers), Tuscaloosa (7), Mobile (5) and Montgomery (12), or browse the full Alabama state directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Bessemer
Does Bessemer have curbside recycling?
No. The City of Bessemer does not provide curbside recycling pickup. Its Sanitation Department collects household garbage curbside twice a week, but recyclables must be dropped off at the city's recycling center rather than set out at the curb.
Where is the Bessemer Recycling Center and what does it take?
The Bessemer Recycling Center is the city-operated drop-off at 1601 1st Avenue North, open Monday through Friday. Reported accepted items include cardboard, plastics and newspaper. Call the center to confirm current hours and the full list before hauling materials.
Where can I recycle electronics in Bessemer?
Shredtronics on Hueytown Rd handles electronics recycling and secure shredding. Contact them to confirm which devices they accept and any fees.
Where can I sell scrap cans or metal in Bessemer?
American Can Buyers buys aluminum cans and scrap. Pricing changes with the metals market, so call ahead to confirm current rates and accepted materials.