Recycling Centers in Huntsville, AL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Huntsville, Alabama. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Huntsville, 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 Huntsville: A Local Guide
Huntsville, Alabama has 6 recycling-related locations in our directory, ranging from a large scrap-metal buyer and a paper recycler to the city's Waste-to-Energy facility and a general drop-off. On top of these sites, curbside recycling across Huntsville and Madison County is run by the Recycling Alliance of North Alabama (RANA), operated through the Solid Waste Disposal Authority, which serves more than 95,000 households. The RANA cart accepts #1 and #2 narrow-neck plastic bottles, aluminum and steel cans, clean paper, and flattened cardboard that fits in the cart. Motor oil and household batteries are no longer collected curbside but are taken at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility at 1055 A Cleaner Way, which offers a drive-thru for Huntsville and Madison County residents. See more Alabama cities on our Alabama recycling hub.
For scrap, SA Recycling is a public scrap buyer taking steel and ferrous scrap, aluminum (including wheels), copper and insulated copper wire, tin and cans, junk cars, large appliances, auto batteries, radiators and small electricals. Dixie Pulp & Paper Recycling handles paper and cardboard, and Ready 2 Recycle is a local drop-off. The SWDA Waste-to-Energy Facility handles municipal waste processing. We list the materials we have confirmed for each site; check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
For a wider selection, nearby metros have more listings: Birmingham leads with 18 and Montgomery has 12, while Tuscaloosa adds 7. Browse every city on our Alabama hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Huntsville
What can be recycled curbside in Huntsville, AL?
Curbside recycling is run by the Recycling Alliance of North Alabama (RANA). The cart accepts #1 and #2 narrow-neck plastic bottles, aluminum and steel cans, clean paper products (newspaper, magazines, junk mail, office paper, paperback and phone books, paper bags), and flattened cardboard that fits in the cart. Motor oil and household batteries are no longer collected at the curb.
Where can I recycle my old TV in Huntsville, AL?
TVs and other electronics are not accepted in the RANA curbside cart. Check RANA's list of area recyclers and the Household Hazardous Waste facility at 1055 A Cleaner Way for electronics options and any fees. Scrap buyers like SA Recycling take small electricals and metals; confirm TV acceptance before hauling.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Huntsville?
SA Recycling is a public scrap buyer in Huntsville that takes steel and ferrous scrap, aluminum (including wheels), copper and insulated copper wire, tin and cans, junk cars, large appliances, auto batteries and radiators. Prices change daily, so call ahead for current rates.
Where do motor oil and household batteries go in Huntsville?
Motor oil and household batteries are no longer collected curbside. Take them to the city's Household Hazardous Waste facility at 1055 A Cleaner Way, open Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a drive-thru for Huntsville, Madison and Madison County residents. For more options, see nearby Birmingham.