What Tuscaloosa County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 5 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
City-run recycling drop-off trailers at about 15 sites around Tuscaloosa County, e.g. Tuscaloosa Environmental Services (3311 Reese Phifer Ave.), Munny Sokol Park (5901 Watermelon Rd.), McAbee Activity Center (3801 Loop Rd.) and Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Rd.). Free of charge.
City of Tuscaloosa annual Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day
Annual one-morning household hazardous waste drop-off run by the City Environmental Services Division with Nucor Steel, recently held in June at the Public Safety Logistics building, 3311 Reese Phifer Ave., Tuscaloosa. Free for Tuscaloosa County residents (ID checked). Date is announced each spring.
Recycling is free of charge at the City drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling drop-off trailers are placed around Tuscaloosa County, including Tuscaloosa Environmental Services at 3311 Reese Phifer Ave. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted recycling includes cardboard boxes: corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes and brown paper bags. Checked October 26, 2026.
The 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day was Saturday, June 6, 8-11 a.m., at the Public Safety Logistics building, 3311 Reese Phifer Ave. Checked October 26, 2026.
The event is free for Tuscaloosa County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted household hazardous waste includes batteries and latex or oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
Tires, electronics and household garbage are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
The drop-off is open only to Tuscaloosa County residents; IDs are checked and businesses are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.