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Recycling in Auburn, AL

Auburn Environmental Services collects furniture and appliances, including TVs and refrigerators, curbside with weekly trash. It runs a 24-hour Recycling Drop-Off Center on N. Donahue Drive and twice-yearly household hazardous waste days for residents. The City does not take tires.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Garbage and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Auburn
    • Auburn trash includes appliances, yard waste and furniture, collected on the garbage day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Recycling Drop-Off Center is at 356 N Donahue Dr and is open 24 hours a day year round. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · City of Auburn
    • An inoperable dryer, water heater, TV, monitor, refrigerator or microwave may be placed at the curb with bulky/yard debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Each residence is limited to 5 cubic yards (6 x 6 x 4 feet) of material each week. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Collection beyond the limit can be arranged for $50 per half trailer load, or $100 for more than a half trailer load. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are prohibited from trash collection, and the City itself does not offer tire disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The City of Auburn does not offer tire disposal services; local businesses do. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • White goods are usually crushed and recycled after freon is removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Garbage Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · City of Auburn
    • The $32 monthly curbside fee includes weekly garbage, trash and recycling collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · City of Auburn
    • Everything collected curbside may be recycled at the drop-off center, plus transistor batteries up to size D (no automobile or marine batteries). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside recycling collects cardboard (flattened), newspaper, cans and plastics #1-#7. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computer equipment and electronics other than TVs and monitors may be recycled by appointment with Environmental Services (501-3080). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Televisions and computer monitors go to curbside trash collection instead. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include cell phones, computer towers and laptops, gaming systems, keyboards and telephones. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (opens in new tab) · City of Auburn
    • Auburn holds two Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days a year, in spring and fall; the fall 2026 date is Saturday, November 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at 4277 Wire Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The events are free for Auburn residents and also take computers/electronics for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents may bring up to 20 pounds of material per household; participation is limited to Auburn residents (bring a recent water bill). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paints and oil-based paints are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Car batteries and dry cell batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for March 28 (Open Line, March 13, 2026) (opens in new tab) · City of Auburn
    • Residents may bring up to 20 pounds per household at no charge; computers and electronics are accepted for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.

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