Recycling Centers in Calera, AL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Calera, Alabama. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Calera, 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 Calera: A Local Guide
Calera, Alabama (Shelby County, zip 35040) sits along US-31 between Alabaster and Clanton, about 30 miles south of Birmingham. The city's industrial parkway corridor and Highway 31 corridor host both light manufacturing and recycling-related businesses. Two recycling facilities serve residents and contractors in Calera: an industrial cardboard and scrap recycling operation on North Industrial Parkway and a full-service scrap metal yard operated by SA Recycling.
SA Recycling at 66 Co Rd 800 is the most verified public drop-off in Calera. The yard is part of the national SA Recycling network (140+ locations) and buys steel, aluminum, copper, tin, brass, stainless steel, junk vehicles, large appliances, auto batteries, aluminum wheels, and radiators. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. A valid government-issued photo ID is required to sell — standard under Alabama scrap metal law. Cash is paid on the spot at state-certified scales. The yard does not accept oil, antifreeze, asbestos, propane tanks, or ammunition.
Alabama Cardboard & Recycling at 41 N Industrial Pkwy is listed in the industrial park off US-31. Public drop-off hours and a confirmed accepted-materials list could not be independently verified from county solid-waste records as of October 2026; call (334) 354-1431 directly before visiting.
For materials that neither yard handles — such as electronics, household hazardous waste, or plastics — Shelby County residents have additional options. The Shelby County recycling drop-off in Harpersville (83 Town Hall Ln) accepts common plastics. SA Recycling also operates a yard in nearby Alabaster at 22 Shady Acres Rd with the same metal-buying services. Residents in the broader area can also look for options in Pelham, Helena, and Clanton for additional recycling resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Calera
Does Calera, AL have a recycling drop-off for bottles, cans, and paper?
Calera does not operate a municipal commingled drop-off for bottles, cans, and paper as of October 2026. The closest verified options are the Shelby County drop-off site in Harpersville and curbside programs for eligible city residents. Check with the Alabama ADEM recycling directory or contact Calera City Hall for current curbside eligibility.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Calera, AL?
SA Recycling at 66 Co Rd 800 buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals Monday–Friday 7 am–3:30 pm and Saturday 8 am–noon. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID as required by Alabama law. Call (205) 668-0813 for current prices.
Does SA Recycling in Calera take junk cars?
Yes — SA Recycling Calera accepts end-of-life vehicles along with appliances and all common scrap metals. Contact (205) 668-0813 ahead of time to confirm title requirements and whether the vehicle needs to be drained of fluids.
What recycling options are near Calera if I need to recycle electronics?
Neither Calera yard accepts e-waste. Nearby Pelham and Alabaster have ecoATM kiosks for small electronics. For a broader drop-off, Alabama ADEM's recycling locator lists periodic e-waste collection events across Shelby County and the Birmingham metro area.