Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County

15140 Co Rd 49 Summerdale AL 36580 USA

3.7 (29 reviews)

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Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County recycling center in Summerdale, AL - View of facility

About this center

The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County is the county agency handling garbage collection, recycling, and landfill operations from its facility at 15093 Landfill Drive in Summerdale, AL. Residential curbside collection is mandatory for residents of unincorporated Baldwin County, with all trash required to be placed in a county-issued cart. The authority runs curbside recycling, manned CHaRM drop-off centers for hard-to-recycle materials, unmanned drop-off container locations throughout the county, and seasonal events such as Christmas tree recycling. It also operates the Magnolia, MacBride, and Eastfork landfills and the Bay Minette Transfer Station.

Materials accepted & services

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Services offered

Mandatory residential curbside garbage collection for unincorporated Baldwin County
Curbside recycling program
Manned drop-off recycling at CHaRM (Centers for Hard to Recycle Materials)
Unmanned drop-off recycling container locations countywide
Landfill operations (Magnolia, MacBride, and Eastfork landfills)
Bay Minette Transfer Station
Seasonal, storm, and event recycling (including Christmas tree recycling)
Materials Recovery Facility / Waste and Recycling Adventure Center tours
Illegal dumping and littering reporting

Areas served

Baldwin County, ALUnincorporated Baldwin County, ALSummerdale, ALBay Minette, AL

Not accepted

Items not on the authority's accepted-items list (residents are directed to contact a private recycler or nonprofit)Garbage left outside the county-issued cart will not be collected at the curb

Frequently asked questions

Who is required to use the residential garbage collection program?

Participation in the residential solid waste collection program is mandatory for residents of the unincorporated areas of Baldwin County, Alabama. It is part of an effort to reduce illegal dumping and littering.

How do I set out garbage for curbside pickup?

All garbage at the curb must be placed in your Baldwin County cart. Items left outside the cart will not be picked up.

What payment methods are accepted for garbage/trash bills?

Bills can be paid online with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. American Express is not accepted.

What recycling drop-off options are available?

The authority operates manned CHaRM (Centers for Hard to Recycle Materials) drop-off facilities, unmanned drop-off recycling container locations throughout the county, and a curbside recycling program. Items not on the accepted list should be taken to a private recycler or nonprofit.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Jessica Ross

3 months ago

Google review

What a great service! Everyone that works here is ALWAYS so friendly & PATIENT. They also have fee-free online payment portal which is great when you need it most.

Meah Dore'

2 months ago

Google review

When are you guys going to start providing recycle bins?? Since I have nowhere to put my recycle and by law I’m not allowed to cancel your services?

Catherine Newman

5 months ago

Google review

Great service always picked up an even added( free bulky pick up of 6 items) to the Garbage Bill with no additional fees Much love for hard working people who come rain nor freezing weather too to pick up

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