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Recycling in Bessemer, AL

Bessemer Sanitation collects household garbage twice a week and trash such as furniture and broken-down boxes at no charge, and runs the city Recycling Center at 1601 First Avenue North. Electronic devices are excluded from city garbage collection.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Electronics & Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · Jefferson County Commission
    • Jefferson County residents can drop off household hazardous waste and electronics for free at county-funded events held through the year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household batteries of all types (alkaline, lead, lithium, rechargeable and NiCad) are accepted at the HHW events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint products, including paints, stains, thinners and varnishes, are accepted at the HHW events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Televisions and monitors of all types are collected at the electronics drop-off events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The county lists the Bessemer Recycling Center at 1601 1st Avenue North, 35020, phone 205-425-0068. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Remaining 2026 Household Drop-Off Events (opens in new tab) · Jefferson County Commission
    • Household hazardous items and recyclables are accepted only at the April and October events; electronics, TVs and paper shredding are accepted at all events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • At the April and October events, automotive items accepted include batteries and tires without rims, with an 8-tire limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large appliances accepted at the April and October events include freezers, refrigerators and water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics accepted at all events include computers, laptops, monitors, printers, cell phones and small appliances such as microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Public Improvements Department (opens in new tab) · City of Bessemer
    • Bessemer trash collection takes leaves, yard waste, limbs, furniture and broken-down boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The department says there is no charge for its services. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronic devices are excluded from city garbage collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Bessemer Recycling Center is at 1601 First Avenue North. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Recycling Center operates Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; phone 205-425-0068. Checked October 26, 2026.

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