Auburn, Alabama

Recycling centers in Auburn

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Local recycling centers

3 locations

Mims Recycling & Salvage

7600 U.S. Hwy 280 W Auburn AL 36830 USA

4.2/5(63 reviews)

Auburn scrap yard focused on metal recycling. The public profile does not give a detailed grade-by-grade list, so call before hauling a specific item; confirm current hours and whether the yard is buying that material.

Scrap MetalMetal Recycling

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Scrap metals (specific grades not published)

Services: Scrap metal drop-off and purchasing; call ahead about specific grades

Can I bring cardboard, glass, or electronics?

No public acceptance list for those materials was found. The business profile describes metal recycling; call first rather than assuming those items are accepted.

RecycleAuburn drop-off center

640 Mary Brooks Dr Auburn AL 36832 USA

5/5(6 reviews)

The City of Auburn's Recycling Drop-Off Center is a municipal facility open 24 hours a day, year round, operated by Auburn Environmental Services. Auburn became the first municipality in Alabama to offer curbside recycling in 1987, and established this drop-off center alongside a compost demonstration in 1999 so residents can recycle at any time. The city also runs single-stream curbside recycling for garbage-service subscribers and holds a document shredding event twice a year. Note: during construction of the Boykin Donahue Campus project (expected to finish fall 2026) the drop-off center has temporarily moved to 640 Mary Brooks Drive.

Drop-Off RecyclingSingle-Stream RecyclingCurbside RecyclingDocument ShreddingCompostingYard Waste+1 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Accepts: Residential garbage, Grass clippings, Leaves, Limbs, Furniture, Vines, Weeds, Appliances, Yard and garden trimmings, Mattresses, Televisions

Services: Residential garbage collection · Bulk and yard waste curbside pickup · Recycling drop-off · Pickup schedule lookup by address (GIS map) · What Goes Where? item disposal lookup tool · Garbage interrupt form (pause service) · Holiday schedule

Where is the Environmental Services office located?

The Environmental Services Building is at 4277 Wire Rd, Suite 100, Auburn, AL. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

How do I find out what day my garbage and recycling are picked up?

Enter your address at the bottom of the city's garbage and recycling page, use the Auburn GIS interactive map, or call the office at (334) 501-3080.

Sand Hill Recycling

4520 US-29 Auburn AL 36830 USA

4/5(6 reviews)

Sand Hill Recycling is the licensed and permitted transfer station operated by D&J Enterprises, a family-owned civil engineering company with over 50 years in business. The facility accepts large loads of construction and demolition (C&D) debris and vegetative waste from commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential customers. D&J also operates a fleet of roll-off containers (10, 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard) available for delivery and pickup, with sorting, separating, and recycling capabilities on site, plus diversion tracking software and carbon footprint reporting for commercial accounts.

Construction and Demolition DebrisVegetative WasteRoll-Off Container ServiceTransfer StationCommercial WasteIndustrial Waste+2 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Construction and demolition debris, Vegetative waste, Large/oversized loads

Services: C&D debris disposal · Vegetative waste disposal · Roll-off container rental (10, 20, 30, 40 yd) · Transfer station drop-off · Diversion tracking and reporting

What size containers are available?

Roll-off containers are available in 10, 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard sizes, with delivery and pickup Monday through Friday, 7 am–5 pm.

Materials Accepted in Auburn

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Auburn include Scrap Metal, Metal Recycling, Drop-Off Recycling, Single-Stream Recycling, Curbside Recycling. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Auburn, Alabama

The City of Auburn Environmental Services Department collects garbage, curbside recycling, and bulky trash on the same weekday for residents with city garbage service. Recycling goes in a 95-gallon blue cart, and glass goes to the Recycling Drop-Off Center at 356 N Donahue Dr, open 24 hours a day. The city holds household hazardous waste collection days each spring and fall at 4277 Wire Road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Auburn AL have curbside recycling?

Yes. Residents with city garbage service get a 95-gallon blue cart for single-stream recycling, collected on the regular garbage day. It takes aluminum cans, steel and tin cans, flattened cardboard, paper, and plastics #1 through #7. Glass, plastic bags, plastic straws, and Styrofoam stay out. Request a cart with the Recycle Request Form or at (334) 501-3080.

Where do I recycle glass in Auburn AL?

Take glass to the Recycling Drop-Off Center at 356 N Donahue Dr, open 24 hours a day year-round. Separate glass by color and rinse it clean. The center also takes everything on the curbside list plus cell phones, cooking grease, magazines, telephone books, mixed office paper, and transistor batteries up to size D.

What day is trash pickup in Auburn AL?

Garbage, recycling, and bulky trash all go out on the same weekday. Enter your address on the city's garbage and recycling page, check the Public Service map on Auburn GIS Maps, or call Environmental Services at (334) 501-3080. Set carts and piles out the night before or by 6 a.m. on collection day.

How do I get rid of a couch or old appliance in Auburn AL?

Put furniture and appliances at the curb on your collection day in one pile with your other bulky trash. Broken dryers, water heaters, refrigerators, microwaves, TVs, and monitors all go in that pile. Each residence gets 5 cubic yards (6 by 6 by 4 feet) a week. Extra material costs $50 per half trailer load, $100 for more than half a load, and $100 per return trip.

When is household hazardous waste day in Auburn AL?

Auburn holds free household hazardous waste collection days every spring and fall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Environmental Services Complex, 4277 Wire Road, Suite 100. The events are for Auburn residents only, so bring a recent water bill, and each household brings up to 20 pounds. Accepted items include latex and oil-based paint, car batteries, antifreeze, gasoline, pesticides, pool chemicals, and computers and electronics.

Where can I recycle electronics and tires in Auburn AL?

Call Environmental Services at (334) 501-3080 for an appointment to drop off computers, laptops, cell phones, chargers, and cables. TVs and computer monitors go to the curb with your bulky trash. The city does not collect or dispose of tires, so take them to a local tire shop.

Recycling tips for Auburn

  • •Keep curbside trash piles away from poles, mailboxes, storm drains, utility boxes, and vehicles, and never under utility lines.
  • •Cut limbs to 5 feet or shorter and under 4 inches in diameter.
  • •Pull loose nails and screws out of bulky debris so collection crews are not injured.
  • •Leave household garbage, dirt, rocks, roofing, tires, and construction material out of the bulky trash pile.
  • •Pick up an empty cooking grease container at the drop-off center and return it when it is full.

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