Alabama recycling directory
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See My Car's Offer3431 27th Ave N Birmingham AL 35207 USA
CMC Recycling's Birmingham location opened in 2004 at 3431 27th Avenue North, about two miles off Highway 59 and Tallapoosa Street. The facility operates as a Retail Express location, buying both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal from individuals and commercial customers. Staff assist with unloading and process transactions on-site. Payment is cash for most transactions up to $3,000, though copper purchases over $50 are paid by check per Alabama law.
Services: Scrap metal buying (ferrous and nonferrous) · On-site unloading assistance · Cash payment for most transactions up to $3,000 · Check payment for copper over $50 · Recycling Rewards program (text and email sign-up)
Accepts: No. 1 Copper, No. 2 Copper, Light Copper (LT Copper), Insulated Copper Wire, Yellow Brass, Refinery Brass, Brass Radiators, Aluminum Cans
What are your hours?
The Birmingham location is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a lunch closure from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. The facility is closed on weekends.
How do I get paid for my scrap metal?
CMC Recycling pays cash for most transactions up to $3,000. Copper purchases valued over $50 are required by law to be paid by check. You must bring a valid federal or state-issued ID.
3520 27th Avenue North
Pull-A-Part Birmingham is a self-service auto salvage yard where customers pull their own parts. The yard also buys junk cars with free towing and sells used cars, and offers an online inventory search. Open 7 days a week.
Services: Self-service used auto parts · Cash for junk cars · Free towing · Used car sales · Online inventory search
Accepts: Junk cars, Salvage cars, Used cars
What is the admission fee?
VIP admission $1, regular $2; must be 16+ to enter.
Do you offer free towing?
Yes, Pull-A-Part tows junk cars for free.
2020 Vanderbilt Rd Birmingham AL 35234 USA
SA Recycling Birmingham is a facility recycling center located at 2020 Vanderbilt Road in Birmingham, AL 35234. They offer top prices for various metals including steel, aluminum, copper, tin, appliances, junk cars, cans, and other scrap metal types. The center accepts common scrap metals like ferrous and non-ferrous metals, end-of-life vehicles, aluminum wheels, auto batteries, radiators, large domestic appliances, small electricals, aluminum cans, and insulated copper wire. However, they do not accept materials such as oil, fuel, antifreeze, asbestos, radioactive materials, propane tanks, ammunition shells, or other explosives ordnance. SA Recycling emphasizes safety at their yard, requiring all material suppliers to provide a valid government-issued photo ID. They also offer roll-off containers for convenient drop-off and pick-up services for business and job site needs. Visitors can book a bin for their specific project use. The center provides efficient service and competitive pricing for contractors, scrap collectors, and individuals looking to recycle various metal items. For inquiries, visitors can contact them at 205-841-6706 or via email at inquiries.Birmingham-Vanderbilt@sarecycling.com.
Services: Scrap metal purchasing · Roll-off containers · End-of-life vehicle purchase · Appliance recycling
Accepts: Ferrous metal, Non-ferrous metal, Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Tin, Appliances, Junk cars
1933 Vanderbilt Rd Birmingham AL 35234 USA
Standard Iron & Metal is Birmingham's top scrapyard, offering efficient roll-off container services for handling large volumes of scrap metal with ease. They provide free delivery of 20-yard, 30-yard, and 40-yard containers, along with live-loading options for added convenience. With guaranteed same-day or next-day service, they cater to the specific requirements of commercial customers, ensuring smooth operations. The company specializes in purchasing a variety of metals like aluminum, copper, brass, iron, lead, and stainless steel, as well as items such as automobiles, auto batteries, and catalytic converters. Visitors can expect fair and transparent transactions with state-certified scales and competitive pricing. Standard Iron & Metal, a family-owned business since 1978, is dedicated to supporting Alabama's recycling efforts and building long-lasting relationships with the community. Contact them at 205-328-0538 or visit their address at 1933 Vanderbilt Rd, Birmingham, AL 35234 during their operating hours from Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 4:00 pm and Sat 7:30 am – 12:00 pm for all recycling needs.
Services: Scrap metal buying · Ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling · Roll-off container service · Live-loading container service
Accepts: Aluminum, Aluminum cans, Insulated copper wire, Automobiles, Auto batteries, Brass, Cast aluminum, Catalytic converters
620 11th St S Birmingham AL 35294 USA
The UAB Recycling Center, located at 620 11th St. South in Birmingham, is operated by UAB Facilities Management and accepts drop-offs from UAB faculty, staff, students, and the general public. The drop-off center runs two service windows each Monday and Thursday: 7–9 a.m. and 4–5:30 p.m. Materials must be clean and sorted on arrival. Electronics recycling is handled through a partnership with Protec Recycling and requires a prior appointment.
Services: Public drop-off recycling · Campus-wide paper and cardboard collection (96-gallon rolling totes) · Campus-wide aluminum can and #1 plastic bottle collection (half-glutton containers) · Electronics recycling by appointment (through Protec Recycling) · Used cooking oil and grease collection
Accepts: Aluminum cans (soda, beer), Steel food cans (soup, tuna, vegetables), Clean paper (office paper, newspapers, magazines, phone books, mail, envelopes, paper bags), Cardboard (flattened), Plastic #1 bottles and cups (empty and rinsed), Used cooking oil and grease, Electronics by appointment (PCs, laptops, tablets, servers, cell phones, printers, monitors, keyboards, cables, rechargeable batteries, and more)
Is the UAB Recycling Center open to the public?
Yes. The drop-off center is open to UAB faculty, staff, students, and the general public during scheduled service hours.
What are the drop-off hours?
The center accepts drop-offs on Monday and Thursday, 7–9 a.m. and 4–5:30 p.m. only.
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Birmingham include scrap metal, Birmingham, Cardboard, Glass, Plastics #1&2. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Birmingham offers residents a free 64-gallon recycling cart, one per household, through a phased rollout funded by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The accepted list is narrower than in many cities: plastics 1 and 2 only, and glass is excluded entirely. Bulk trash and brush run on a published neighborhood-by-neighborhood calendar rather than a fixed weekly day.
The city offers free 64-gallon recycling carts to residents, one cart per household, applied for through an online form. The carts are for recycling only, not household or bulk trash. Businesses, non-residents, and multi-dwelling units with four or fewer units are not eligible. Questions go to recycle@birminghamal.gov, and missed pickups go to 311.
Paper such as newspapers, magazines, office paper and junk mail; shredded paper placed in a paper bag stapled closed; cardboard including flattened boxes, tissue boxes and cereal boxes; plastics numbered 1 and 2 such as bottles, jugs and jars with caps; plastic and cardboard detergent containers; and rinsed aluminum, steel and tin cans.
No. Glass is on the city's not-accepted list, along with milk and juice cartons, plastic drink pouches, plastic freezer bags, chip bags, hardback books, pizza boxes, garden hoses, electronics, cables and cords, plastic bags, rope and string, ratchet straps, vacuum hoses and vacuum cleaners, clothing and other textiles, and plastics numbered 3 through 7.
Rinse and clean items to remove food residue or liquids and make sure they are dry, keep plastic bags out of the cart, flatten cardboard boxes to save space, and check that nothing non-recyclable such as Styrofoam, food waste, hazardous materials, or electronics goes in.
On a published schedule that lists neighborhoods by date rather than a single weekly day, so your street's turn depends on which neighborhood grouping it falls in. The city posts daily bulk trash updates showing which neighborhood is scheduled and recent service progress.
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