Solid Waste Disposal Authority Of Baldwin County

Recycling Center in Summerdale, Alabama

📍 15140 Co Rd 49, Summerdale, AL 36580
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About This Location

The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County operates the CHaRM (Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials) in Summerdale, Alabama, at 15101 Terra Bella Drive. Open to all Baldwin County residents without an appointment, the facility accepts free drop-off of common recyclables plus hard-to-recycle items like electronics, household hazardous waste, paint, and propane tanks — with modest fees for those specialty materials.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Cardboard shipping boxes
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Mixed paper (including cereal boxes, soda boxes)
✓ Small household batteries (AA, AAA, button cells)
✓ Plastics #1–7
✓ Light bulbs (incandescent, CFL, LED)
✓ Electronics (TVs, phones, laptops) — $5/unit fee
✓ Paint (latex and oil-based) — $2/gallon fee
✓ Household hazardous waste (chemicals, gasoline, pesticides) — $2/gallon fee
✓ Car batteries — $2 each fee
✓ Propane tanks and fire extinguishers — $4 each fee

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Household Hazardous Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Tires
✕ Mattresses
✕ Furniture
✕ White goods / large appliances
✕ Construction and demolition debris
✕ Medical or bio-hazardous waste

Fees

  • Electronics (TVs, phones, laptops, per unit) — $5.00
  • Residential paint (per gallon) — $2.00
  • Household hazardous waste liquids (per gallon) — $2.00
  • Car batteries (each) — $2.00
  • Propane / fire extinguisher tanks (each) — $4.00

Access & restrictions

Baldwin County residents only · Cash, card, local checks, and money orders accepted for fee-based items

Programs & events

  • Curbside recycling — Baldwin County SWDA offers curbside recycling for $10/month with weekly pickup, available across most of Baldwin County and expanding to full county coverage by end of 2026
  • CHaRM network — Three CHaRM locations operate in Baldwin County: Summerdale, Fairhope, and Orange Beach — each accepting the same hard-to-recycle materials

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Baldwin County CHaRM in Summerdale charge to drop off recycling?

Common recyclables (aluminum cans, cardboard, glass, paper, plastics #1–7, small batteries, light bulbs) are free. Fees apply for specialty items: electronics $5/unit, paint and HHW $2/gallon, car batteries $2 each, propane/fire extinguisher tanks $4 each.

Do I need an appointment at the Summerdale CHaRM?

No appointment is needed. The facility is open to all Baldwin County residents on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday 7 AM–4 PM and Saturday 7 AM–12 PM.

Can I drop off old paint or pesticides at the Baldwin County Summerdale CHaRM?

Yes. Household hazardous waste including paint, chemicals, gasoline, and pesticides is accepted for a $2/gallon fee. Bring materials in their original containers where possible.

Does the Summerdale CHaRM accept tires, mattresses, or furniture?

No. Tires, mattresses, furniture, white goods, and construction debris are not accepted at the CHaRM. Those items should be taken to the Magnolia Landfill, located nearby on Terra Bella Drive in Summerdale.

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Contact & Location

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15140 Co Rd 49, Summerdale, AL 36580
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Summerdale, Alabama

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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