Recycling Centers in Opelika, AL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Opelika, Alabama. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Opelika, Alabama. This directory lists 6 facilities serving the Opelika area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Opelika: A Local Guide
Opelika, Alabama has 6 recycling-related centers listed in our directory, most of them scrap-metal and waste operations clustered along Steel Street and the city's east side. Alongside the private yards, the City of Opelika Environmental Services runs a single-stream curbside program and two municipal drop-off sites, so residents have both a city option and several commercial yards to choose from. Browse every center statewide on the Alabama recycling hub.
For scrap metal and bulk waste, the directory lists Opelika Scrap Inc and Waste Recycling Inc on Steel Street, plus the WM Salem / Opelika Waste Disposal Center on Lee Road 183. The city's own drop-off sites appear as Northside Recycling Center (600 8th Avenue) and Jeter Recycling Center (675 Jeter Avenue). Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If you can't find what you need in Opelika, nearby Alabama cities have more options: Montgomery, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Huntsville. You can also start from the Alabama state hub to search by city.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Opelika
Does Opelika have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Opelika offers single-stream curbside recycling for $10 per month (the first two months are free). As of January 2025, recycling is collected weekly, with your pickup day set by Ward (Monday for Ward 1 through Friday for Ward 5). To sign up, the city directs residents to call Opelika Power Services at 334-705-5170 or use the Environmental Services page at opelika-al.gov.
What can I put in my Opelika recycling cart?
According to the city, single-stream curbside recycling accepts aluminum cans, cardboard, newspaper, magazines and other mixed paper, plastic bottles and jugs, and steel cans. The city asks that cans and food containers be washed out. For items outside this list, use a drop-off site or a scrap yard and confirm first.
Where are Opelika's recycling drop-off centers?
The city operates two drop-off sites: the 8th Avenue Center at 600 8th Avenue and the Jeter Avenue Center at 675 Jeter Avenue. The city has published gate-open windows for each; confirm current hours on the center's page or with Environmental Services before you go.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Opelika?
The directory lists several scrap and waste yards, including Opelika Scrap Inc and Waste Recycling Inc on Steel Street. Buy-back prices and accepted metals vary by yard and by day, so call ahead to confirm current rates and whether ID is required.