Birmingham Recycling-Recovery

Recycling Center in Birmingham, Alabama

📍 9 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
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📞 +1 205-591-8201 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Birmingham Recycling and Recovery is a materials recovery facility (MRF) in the Avondale area of Birmingham, at 9 41st St S. It processes the city's single-stream curbside recyclables as well as material from local businesses. The public can drop off recyclables at the gate during business hours - look for the two large green bins on the left as you drive in. Accepted items include paper and cardboard, aluminum/steel/tin cans, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles.

What Birmingham Recycling and Recovery Accepts

✓ Paper (Junk mail, magazines, office paper, newspaper)
✓ Cardboard
✓ Metal cans (Aluminum, steel and tin cans)
✓ Plastic #1 bottles (Soft drink, water and mouthwash bottles, plastic jars)
✓ Plastic #2 bottles/jugs (Laundry detergent, milk jugs, shampoo and cleaning-supply bottles)

Related recycling guides: Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

This MRF accepts single-stream paper/cardboard, cans and #1 and #2 bottles. Plastics beyond #1 and #2, and plastic bags, are generally not part of single-stream recycling here. Confirm specific items by calling (205) 591-8201.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public for drop-off during business hours; also processes city curbside and commercial material. Two large green drop-off bins are located just inside the gate on the left.

Programs & events

  • City single-stream processing

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public drop off recycling at Birmingham Recycling and Recovery?

Yes. It is a materials recovery facility open to the public for drop-off during business hours. As you drive in the gate, two large green bins on the left are used for dropping off recyclables, in addition to the city curbside and commercial material the plant processes.

What materials do they accept?

Paper (junk mail, magazines, office paper, newspaper), cardboard, metal cans (aluminum, steel, tin), and #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs such as water bottles and milk jugs.

What are the hours?

Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM. The facility is closed Saturday and Sunday.

Does Birmingham have a recycling program, and how does this fit in?

Yes. Birmingham Recycling and Recovery is the MRF that processes the city's single-stream curbside collection as well as recyclables from local businesses, so your curbside recycling and your drop-offs can both end up here for sorting.

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Contact & Location

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9 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
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City / State
Birmingham, Alabama

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Friday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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