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Microwave Recycling in Auburn, AL

A broken microwave can go out at the curb with Auburn's weekly trash collection.

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2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Auburn

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AuburnNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. City of Auburn curbside trash (bulky item) collectionCity service · AuburnAuburn residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Weekly curbside collection of trash (furniture, appliances, yard debris) on the garbage day for City of Auburn solid waste customers; included in the $32 monthly curbside fee. Up to 5 cubic yards per week. Environmental Services: 334-501-3080.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Extra collection over the weekly limit (per half trailer load)$50

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Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
More about microwaves

Alabama rules

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Where this information comes from

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.
  • 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.
  • ADEM: Unauthorized Waste Dump and Scrap Tire Sites fact sheet (PDF, September 2021) (opens in new tab) · Alabama Department of Environmental Management
    • ADEM says that where curbside pickup is offered, waste too large for the regular trash container can be set at the curb for disposal; services vary by city and county. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEM: Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · Alabama Department of Environmental Management
    • Alabama's 2008 Solid Wastes and Recyclable Materials Management Act set a statewide disposal fee of $1 per ton (or $0.25 per cubic yard) on all solid waste landfilled in the state. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The 2008 act set a statewide solid waste reduction goal of 25%. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ADEM's Alabama Recycling Fund Grants reimburse local governments to start and improve recycling programs; recycling services themselves are run locally. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEM: Solid Waste Disposal in Alabama fact sheet (PDF, January 2008) (opens in new tab) · Alabama Department of Environmental Management
    • ADEM does not site landfills; locating a landfill is a local decision approved by local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEM: Household Hazardous Waste - Management of used oil (PDF, May 2018) (opens in new tab) · Alabama Department of Environmental Management
    • In Alabama, waste generated by a household is exempt from regulation as hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ADEM points residents to reuse, recycling and household hazardous waste collection programs as alternatives to landfill disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.

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