Advanced Technology Recycling
Recycling Center in Birmingham, Alabama
About This Location
Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR) at 103D Shades Creek Circle is an R2v3- and RIOS-certified electronics recycler and IT asset disposition provider serving the Birmingham area. It handles consumer and business electronics, computer and laptop disposal, and secure hard-drive shredding with certificates of destruction, and is also ITAR-registered and GSA-approved. Note: ATR states it is no longer accepting residential drop-offs at this location, so it functions as a business/organization recycler rather than a household e-waste center.
What Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR) Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
ATR states it is no longer accepting residential drop-offs at the Birmingham location. It serves business and organization clients (ITAD, data destruction). Households should use a Jefferson County e-waste event or another residential recycler.
Access & restrictions
Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Appointment required · Business/ITAD focus; residential drop-offs discontinued. R2v3, RIOS, ITAR-registered, GSA-approved. Contact to arrange service.
Programs & events
- Secure data destruction
- IT asset disposition (ITAD)
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off my old computer or TV as a resident?
No. ATR states it is no longer accepting residential drop-offs at the Birmingham location. It serves business and organization clients. For household electronics, look to Jefferson County e-waste events or another residential recycler.
What does ATR Birmingham do?
ATR is a certified electronics recycler and ITAD provider. It handles business computer and electronics disposal and secure hard-drive shredding with certificates of destruction, and is R2v3/RIOS certified, ITAR-registered and GSA-approved.
What are the hours?
ATR lists office and drop-off hours of Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4 PM Central, closed weekends. Confirm before visiting since residential drop-off is not offered.
Does Alabama have electronics recycling for residents?
Yes — through county programs and e-waste events. Jefferson County and partner cities fund electronics drop-off events during the year, which is the better route for households since ATR serves businesses.
Do they destroy data on hard drives?
Yes. ATR offers secure hard-drive shredding and issues certificates of destruction as part of its ITAD services.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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