Recycling Centers in Salem, AL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Salem, Alabama. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Salem, Alabama. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Salem area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Salem: A Local Guide
Salem, Alabama sits in Lee County near the Russell County line, about 10 miles east of Auburn and Opelika along Highway 431. Two scrap metal buyers operate almost side by side on Lee Road 251, making Salem a convenient stop for anyone in the Phenix City–Auburn corridor looking to sell ferrous or non-ferrous scrap.
Wadkins Metal & Recycling LLC at 41 Lee Road 251 is a combined scrap buyer and self-service salvage yard. Customers sell aluminum, copper, iron, and steel scrap, and can also pull usable parts from vehicles on site. Reported hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; call (334) 297-2552 to confirm before visiting.
Southeastern Recyclers LLC at 55 Lee Road 251 has specialized in non-ferrous metals since 1989. The yard buys copper (#1 and #2), aluminum (cans, sheet, extrusion, radiators), brass (red and yellow), lead, insulated wire, and zinc die cast. It is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Reach them at (334) 298-2273 or southeasternrecyclers@gmail.com.
Neither Salem facility accepts household hazardous waste, electronics, or tires. For HHW and e-waste events in Lee County, check the Alabama recycling directory or contact the Lee County Solid Waste department directly. Nearby centers in Opelika, Auburn, and Phenix City may offer broader material acceptance.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Salem
Which Salem, AL recycling center is open on Saturdays?
Southeastern Recyclers LLC is open Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Wadkins Metal & Recycling is reported closed on Saturdays — call (334) 297-2552 to confirm.
Can I sell copper wire or aluminum cans in Salem, AL?
Yes. Southeastern Recyclers LLC explicitly buys #1 and #2 copper, aluminum cans, aluminum radiators, and brass. Call (334) 298-2273 for current rates before you load up.
Is there a place to pull auto parts near Salem, AL?
Wadkins Metal & Recycling operates a self-service salvage yard at 41 Lee Road 251 where customers pull their own parts from vehicles on site.