Recycling in Birmingham, AL

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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.
• 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.
• Don't Dump In Birmingham (Illegal Dumping) (opens in new tab) · City of Birmingham Department of Public Works
  • The Eastern Area Landfill public unloading area is at 2787 Alton Road, Birmingham, AL 35210; phone (205) 655-3391. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eastern Area Landfill contact: (205) 655-3391. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off at the public unloading area requires a driver's license showing Jefferson County residence; residential disposal is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City dumpsters at the waste district yards take residents' mattresses, household garbage, trash and brush; no hazardous items or commercial construction materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The district dumpsters are available Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed weekends. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycle Birmingham (opens in new tab) · City of Birmingham Department of Public Works
  • Birmingham residents can apply for free 64-gallon recycling carts; businesses, non-residents and some multi-unit buildings are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cardboard, including flattened boxes, tissue boxes and cereal boxes, goes in the recycling cart; pizza boxes do not. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Flatten cardboard boxes to save space in the cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics, scrap metal and pizza boxes are not allowed in the recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Gone For Good Birmingham | Shredding & E-Waste (opens in new tab) · Gone For Good (United Ability)
  • Gone For Good's Birmingham drop-off is at 101 Oslo Circle, Birmingham, AL 35211, on the United Ability campus. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon; phone 205-624-0483. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Gone For Good provides electronics recycling for businesses and residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Alabama Goodwill Donation Centers & Drive-Thrus (opens in new tab) · Alabama Goodwill Industries
  • Alabama Goodwill lists Irondale-Crestwood Donation Drive Thru + Shopping Center at 7517 Crestwood Blvd, ZIP 35210, phone 205-538-1923. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alabama Goodwill lists Liberty Centre Donation Center at 4500 Overton Road, ZIP 35210, phone 205-545-4898. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alabama Goodwill lists Oporto Donation Drive Thru at 5113 Oporto Madrid Blvd, ZIP 35210, phone 205-315-0438. Checked October 26, 2026.

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