Recycling in Hoover, 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.
• Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Hoover
  • Bulk items (large debris, limbs, appliances) are collected after a MyHooverConnect request, within 10 days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Amwaste collects appliances and mattresses; refrigerated appliances need a Freon removal tag from a certified technician. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Broken-down moving boxes and alkaline, manganese and carbon-zinc batteries are collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires (with construction debris) and car batteries are not collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste Day (opens in new tab) · City of Hoover
  • The next Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, April 3, 2027, 8 a.m.-noon, at the Hoover Public Safety Building, 2020 Valleydale Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only Hoover and Indian Springs residents may take part (ID with address required); no businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The event takes household chemicals, paints, batteries, automobile fluids, electronics and medications. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Accepted Items at this event (opens in new tab) · City of Hoover
  • Automotive and alkaline batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil and latex paint, aerosol paint and paint thinners are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Standard vehicle tires are accepted; commercial and heavy equipment tires are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Electronic Items Accepted (opens in new tab) · City of Hoover
  • Electronics taken by partner Foundry Rescue Mission include monitors, keyboards, cables, televisions, radios and telephones. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Items NOT Accepted (opens in new tab) · City of Hoover
  • Refrigerators, freezers, stoves and microwaves are not accepted at the event. Checked October 26, 2026.

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