The City of Gulf Shores operates a drop-off recycling facility at 160 W. 36th Avenue where residents can sort and deposit recyclables into designated bins. The center accepts a broader range of materials than curbside pickup, including styrofoam, plastic bags, glass, scrap metal, and household batteries. Paint, electronics, and lightbulbs are accepted only on scheduled Special Recycling Days. The city also provides weekly curbside single-stream recycling pickup through Republic Services for residential addresses.
Listed hours: Mon-Sun Open 24 hours
Accepts: Styrofoam, Cardboard, Plastic, Plastic Bags, Paper, Aluminum Cans, Household Batteries, Glass Jars & Bottles, Scrap Metal, Tin Cans, Newspaper, Magazines, Office Paper, Plastic Jugs (rinsed)
Services: Drop-off recycling · Curbside single-stream recycling pickup · Weekly residential garbage collection (via Republic Services) · Weekly residential debris pickup (yard debris, cardboard, furniture, white goods) · Periodic special recycling events for paint, electronics, and lightbulbs
Where is the drop-off recycling center located?
The City of Gulf Shores drop-off recycling center is at 160 W. 36th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL. All items must be sorted into the proper bins.
What materials are accepted at the drop-off center?
The drop-off center accepts styrofoam, cardboard, plastic, plastic bags, paper, aluminum cans, household batteries, glass jars and bottles, scrap metal, and tin cans. Paint, electronics, and lightbulbs are accepted only on periodic Special Recycling Days.