Uab Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Birmingham, Alabama

📍 620 11th St S, Birmingham, AL 35294
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About This Location

Open to UAB students, staff, and the general public alike, the UAB Recycling Center at 620 11th St S accepts cans, paper, plastics, cooking oil, and electronics on Mondays and Thursdays at no charge.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Steel cans
✓ Clean paper products (flattened cardboard, shredded paper in sealed bags)
✓ #1 PET plastic bottles (empty and rinsed)
✓ #2 HDPE plastic bottles (empty and rinsed)
✓ Used cooking oil and grease
✓ Electronics (computers, phones, printers, etc.) — handled by Protec Recycling on-site

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Glass
✕ Styrofoam / polystyrene
✕ Plastic bags, plates, or utensils
✕ Batteries (broken, leaking, or corroded)
✕ Hazardous waste
✕ Food-contaminated paper (e.g., greasy pizza boxes)
✕ Hardback books
✕ Plastic that shatters
✕ Stickers or labels by themselves
✕ 6-pack rings
✕ Ammunition
✕ Lightbulbs
✕ Paint, adhesives, caulk, solvents
✕ Liquids of any kind (other than cooking oil)
✕ Pressurized containers
✕ CRT monitors and televisions — fee required; take to Protec Recycling directly
✕ Hard drives (external included) — take to Protec Recycling

Fees

  • CRT monitors, all TVs (CRT/plasma/LCD/LED), hard drives — Disposal fee — amount not published; contact Protec Recycling at (205) 549-2120

Programs & events

  • Protec Recycling electronics partnership — Protec Recycling staff are present at UAB during center hours to handle e-waste. Items with disposal fees (TVs, CRTs, hard drives) must go directly to Protec at 135 Distribution Dr, Homewood, AL 35209 — call (205) 549-2120

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a UAB student or employee to use the UAB Recycling Center?

No. The center is open to UAB faculty, staff, students, and the general public. No ID or campus affiliation is required to drop off recyclables.

Can I recycle my old TV or laptop at the UAB Recycling Center?

Laptops, phones, and most computers can be dropped off during center hours — Protec Recycling handles electronics on-site. However, TVs (all types), CRT monitors, and hard drives carry a disposal fee and must be taken directly to Protec Recycling at 135 Distribution Dr, Homewood, AL 35209. Call Protec at (205) 549-2120 to confirm current fees before visiting.

What are the UAB Recycling Center's hours?

The center is open two days a week: Monday and Thursday, 7–9 AM and 4–5:30 PM. It is closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Plan your visit around these narrow windows.

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Contact & Location

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Address
620 11th St S, Birmingham, AL 35294
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Website
uab.edu
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City / State
Birmingham, Alabama

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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