Solid Waste Disposal Authority Huntsville Waste To Energy Facility

Recycling Center in Huntsville, Alabama

📍 5251 SW Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35805
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📞 +1 256-880-6054 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

SWDA's Waste-to-Energy plant at 5251 Triana Blvd SW, Huntsville converts municipal solid waste to electricity — this is a processing facility, not a public drop-off recycling center.

What this location Accepts

We could not independently confirm the full list of materials this location accepts. Please contact them directly before visiting.

What they do not accept

✕ Public recycling drop-offs — this is an industrial waste-to-energy plant, not a community drop-off center

Access & restrictions

Industrial waste-to-energy processing facility only. Public recycling drop-off sites are at separate SWDA/RANA locations around Huntsville. HHW (batteries, motor oil, paint) accepted at 1055 A Cleaner Way, Huntsville, Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM.

Programs & events

  • SWDA Curbside Recycling (plastic bottles #1/#2, aluminum/steel cans, paper, cardboard) via Recycling Alliance of North Alabama — call 256-880-6054
  • Household Hazardous Waste drive-thru at 1055 A Cleaner Way, Huntsville — Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM
  • White goods and appliance reclamation program

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off recyclables at the SWDA building on Triana Blvd?

No. The 5251 Triana Blvd SW address is an industrial waste-to-energy processing plant, not a public drop-off. For curbside recycling enrollment or questions, call SWDA at 256-880-6054. Public drop-off dumpsters are available at several community sites run through the Recycling Alliance of North Alabama.

Where can I drop off household hazardous waste in Huntsville?

The SWDA HHW drive-thru facility is at 1055 A Cleaner Way, Huntsville, open Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM. No appointment is needed. It accepts batteries, motor oil, paint, and other HHW from Huntsville and Madison County residents.

What does the Huntsville Waste-to-Energy plant actually do?

It burns up to 690 tons per day of municipal solid waste and sewage sludge, generating steam that is piped to Redstone Arsenal. It is Alabama's only waste-to-energy facility. It does not sort or process materials for residents to bring in directly.

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Contact & Location

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Address
5251 SW Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Website
swdahsv.org
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City / State
Huntsville, Alabama

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM–11:50 AM
Sunday Closed

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