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Recycling in Jefferson County, AL

What Jefferson County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 10 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Jefferson County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

Jefferson County Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Drop-Off Events

Free county-funded drop-off events for Jefferson County residents. Household hazardous waste (paint, batteries, tires without rims, large appliances) is taken only at the April and October events (2026: April 25 at Gardendale, Irondale and Bessemer sites; October 17 at Camp Bessemer, 3295 King Street, and Camp Ketona, 121 County Shop Road). Electronics, TVs and paper shredding are taken at all events (2026 also January, March, May, June and September). Questions: 205-325-8741.

Jefferson County residents

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Cities and towns in Jefferson County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (14)

Where this information comes from

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.
    • The public unloading area accepts bagged household garbage, plastic appliances, furniture, TVs and one computer per household. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal such as copper, aluminum, steel, cast iron, cans and old metal appliances is collected and sent to a local metal recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The public unloading area does not accept paint, tires or batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.

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