Calera, Alabama

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Local recycling centers

3 locations

Alabama Cardboard & Recycling

41 N Industrial Pkwy Calera AL 35040 USA

5/5(6 reviews)

A current third-party directory lists Alabama Cardboard & Recycling at 41 N Industrial Pkwy in Calera and gives (334) 354-1431. Directory feedback suggests commercial receiving activity, but accepted materials and public drop-off access are not confirmed by an operator or government source; call before delivery.

Services: Commercial recycling or receiving is reported by a third-party directory; confirm service and access.

Can residents drop off recyclables here?

Public access is not confirmed. Contact the facility before travelling.

Circle K Scrap Metal

30550 Highway 31

Circle K Scrap has bought metal in Central Alabama since 1974 as a family-owned yard, and it now operates from 30550 Highway 31 in Calera after a move. It works with industrial accounts and the general public, buying aluminum, copper, brass, steel, stainless steel, cast iron, cans, radiators, coils, and electric motors, with no minimum quantity. The yard serves Calera, Alabaster, Montevallo, Jemison, and surrounding communities. Staff inspect and sort each load, weigh it on certified scales, and pay at current market prices. Sellers bring a valid photo ID. Industrial accounts get dumpster rotations, new dumpster delivery, and scheduled or on-demand pickup. The yard opens Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM and Saturday from 7 AM to noon.

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Accepts: Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Steel, Stainless steel, Cast iron, Aluminum cans, Radiators and coils, Electric motors

Services: Certified scales · Industrial pickup service · Dumpster rotation and delivery · No minimum quantity · Photo ID required to sell

Do I need ID to sell scrap at Circle K Scrap?

Yes. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff then inspect, sort, and weigh the load before paying.

Is there a minimum amount of scrap at Circle K Scrap?

No. The yard takes small and large quantities alike.

SA Recycling - Calera

66 Co Rd 800 Calera AL 35040 USA

4.4/5(128 reviews)

SA Recycling Calera is a site that specializes in the recycling of various metals and scrap materials. They cater to both individual and commercial clients, providing services including the purchase of common scrap metals, roll-off container services, and certified destruction of materials.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Ferrous metal, Non-ferrous metal, Aluminum, Copper, Steel, Tin, Appliances, Junk cars, Cans, Insulated copper wire, Aluminum wheels, Auto batteries, Radiators

Services: Metal recycling · Roll-off container service · General public recycling · Appliance recycling · Automobile recycling · Demolition scrap · Green waste

What are the business hours?

Monday – Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm, Sunday: CLOSED.

What do I need to bring to recycle metal?

All material suppliers are required to provide a valid government-issued photo ID to sell scrap metal.

Materials Accepted in Calera

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Calera include Copper, Aluminum, Steel, Radiators, Scrap Metal. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Calera, Alabama

Calera Public Works collects household garbage itself, once a week on a Monday through Thursday route. The city has no recycling program, so residents use Shelby County cardboard and paper bins. Bulky loads go to the Shelby County Highway 70 Landfill at 401 Landfill Road, between Calera and Columbiana.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Calera AL have curbside recycling?

No. The City of Calera does not participate in a recycling program. Shelby County runs cardboard and paper bins at sites such as Cahaba Lily Recycling Center (3200 Highway 52, Helena) and Westover Recycling Center (3320 Westover Road, Westover). Flatten boxes, leave them unbagged, and keep plastic, glass, and food-soiled boxes out.

What day is trash pickup in Calera AL?

The city collects garbage Monday through Thursday, and the garbage pick-up schedule map on cityofcalera.org shows your day. Set the can out by 6 a.m. Holiday pickups move to the next business day. Call Public Works at 205-668-3511 to start service.

How much does garbage service cost in Calera AL?

Garbage collection costs $14 per month, and each additional can adds $14 per month. Households whose only income is Social Security qualify for an exemption and reapply every year.

How do I get rid of brush and yard waste in Calera AL?

Request a pickup from Public Works. Stack limbs and brush with the trunk ends toward the street, no more than one pickup truck load. Put leaves, pine straw, and clippings in bags or boxes. Contractors haul away their own debris, including tree tops.

What does Calera AL trash service refuse to pick up?

City pickup refuses furniture, plumbing fixtures, appliances, tires, liquid paint, flammable liquids, animal waste, toxic substances, explosives, and live ammunition. Debris from cleared land and contractor work stays out too. Paint cans with dried paint go out with the lids off.

What are the Shelby County landfill hours near Calera AL?

The Shelby County Highway 70 Landfill at 401 Landfill Road opens Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and closes Sundays, New Year's Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Cars and SUVs pay $10, pickups loaded at or below cab height pay $14, and in-county loads by weight cost $30 per ton. It refuses hazardous waste, batteries, tires, and liquids.

Recycling tips for Calera

•Ask Public Works for the one-time moving box pickup when you move into a Calera home.
•Take furniture and appliances to the Highway 70 landfill or donate furniture to a charity.
•Bring tires and car batteries to a retailer or recycler, since the landfill turns them away.
•Watch for Shelby County's two free landfill days each year for county residents.

Recycling centers near Calera

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Montevallo Recycling Center

Montevallo, AL · 5 mi

SA Recycling - Alabaster

Alabaster, AL · 10 mi