Montgomery, Alabama

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9 locations

Alabama Recycling

4040 Northern Blvd Montgomery AL 36110 USA

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110011377526 for ALABAMA RECYCLING at 4040 NORTHERN BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2015-05-03. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: AIR:AL0000000110100094, AIRS/AFS:0110100094, NPDES:ALG180424, NPDES:ALU940270, PERMIT TRACKING:6867. Recorded program interests: AIR MINOR, ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, ICIS-NPDES UNPERMITTED, STATE MASTER. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2015-05-03. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

Capital Recycling Inc.

3800 Mobile Hwy Montgomery AL 36108 USA

4.7/5(50 reviews)

Capital Recycling of Montgomery is a scrap metal recycling facility in Montgomery, AL that buys non-ferrous metals from the public and businesses. The facility accepts aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel. Free pickup service is available for qualifying loads.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel, Non-ferrous metals

Services: Scrap metal buying · Free pickup service

What metals does Capital Recycling of Montgomery buy?

The facility buys non-ferrous metals including aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel.

Do you offer pickup service?

Yes, free pickup service is available.

CIRG Recycling LLC

2866 Pyramid Ave Montgomery AL 36105 USA

CIRG Recycling LLC is an industrial recycling company based in Montgomery, AL that works with distribution centers, warehouses, and production facilities. The company focuses on helping businesses reach zero-waste goals, with particular emphasis on solving hard-to-recycle materials. On-site staff are available to answer questions about material separation and acceptability.

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Services: Industrial recycling services · Zero waste program support · Hard-to-recycle material processing · Material separation guidance

What types of businesses does CIRG Recycling serve?

CIRG works with distribution centers, warehouses, and production facilities to manage their recyclable materials.

Does CIRG handle hard-to-recycle materials?

Yes, CIRG focuses specifically on solving hard-to-recycle materials as part of their industrial recycling services.

Mt Scrap Material Co

824 N Decatur St Montgomery AL 36104 USA

3.4/5(14 reviews)

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Pull-A-Part Montgomery

4526 Norman Bridge Rd

Pull-A-Part Montgomery offers used auto parts and a self-service site where customers can pull their own parts from a variety of vehicles. The business also specializes in buying junk cars and selling affordable used cars.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

Accepts: junk cars, salvage cars, damaged cars, used cars in any condition

Services: Used auto parts · Sell junk cars · Buy used cars

What are the hours of operation?

Pull-A-Part Montgomery is open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

What is the admission fee?

The VIP admission fee is $1 and the regular admission fee is $2.

RePower South Montgomery

1551 Louisville St Montgomery AL 36104 USA

4.1/5(10 reviews)

The Montgomery Recycling and Recovery Facility reopened in early February 2019, after RePower South signed an agreement with the City of Montgomery in June 2018 to bring back the city's recycling facility. The plant returned recycling to Montgomery residents and industry. RePower South, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, commercializes technology that recycles more and landfills less for Southeastern communities. Montgomery is one of its two operating facilities, alongside a Berkeley County, South Carolina plant.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

Services: Municipal recycling processing

Who operates the Montgomery Recycling and Recovery Facility?

RePower South operates it under an agreement reached with the City of Montgomery in June 2018.

When did the Montgomery recycling facility reopen?

RePower South reopened the facility in early February 2019.

SA Recycling - Montgomery

430 Air Base Blvd Montgomery AL 36108 USA

3.5/5(46 reviews)

SA Recycling Montgomery is a metal recycling center located at 460 Air Base Blvd in Montgomery, AL 36108. They offer top prices for various scrap metals including steel, copper, aluminum, tin, appliances, and cars. The center provides roll-off services for commercial quantities of metal and accepts items like ferrous and non-ferrous metals, end-of-life vehicles, aluminum wheels, auto batteries, radiators, large domestic appliances, and more. Prohibited materials include oil, fuel, antifreeze, asbestos, radioactive materials, propane tanks, ammunition shells, and explosives. SA Recycling emphasizes safety at their yard, requires a valid ID for selling scrap metal, and offers roll-off containers for business and job site needs. They cater to individual sellers and companies, providing prompt and efficient service for specific requirements. Additionally, the center encourages green recycling practices and can be contacted at 334-272-0767 or inquiries.Montgomery-AirBase@sarecycling.com for inquiries.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 – 11:30 AM · Sun Closed

How is this location classified in EPA facility data?

EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery dataset lists this location as metal recycler. The matched record lists its source as Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and its update date as 08/26/2025, 06/01/2020. Retrieved October 30, 2026. This is a source classification, not confirmation of public drop-off access, current operating status or EPA certification.

Which metal types are named in the EPA source record?

The EPA dataset's metal-description field lists: Ferrous, Lead, Mixed NonFerrous Metals, Stainless HighTemp and Special Metals. The source is Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), with record update date 08/26/2025, 06/01/2020. This describes the source record and does not establish today's buying prices, preparation rules or walk-in acceptance. Confirm the specific metal and service with the facility. Retrieved October 30, 2026.

Waste Recycling Inc - Montgomery

3630 Capital Plaza Dr Montgomery AL 36108 USA

3.7/5(3 reviews)

Waste Recycling Inc. is a multi-location recycling company with its corporate office in Montgomery, Alabama, operating since 1943. The company runs four divisions across Alabama (Montgomery, Anniston, Tuscaloosa, and Opelika) each built specifically for processing recyclable materials. All locations are equipped with processing equipment designed to handle recyclable material throughput. The Montgomery facility serves as the headquarters for this regional recycling operation.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Services: Recyclable material processing · Recycling solutions for businesses and individuals

Where is Waste Recycling Inc. headquartered?

The corporate office is located in Montgomery, Alabama.

How long has Waste Recycling Inc. been in business?

The company has been in operation since 1943.

Materials Accepted in Montgomery

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Montgomery include Montgomery AL, non-ferrous metals, recycling, aluminum recycling, copper recycling. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery has been through more recycling reinventions than most cities its size. A $37 million no-sort plant opened in 2014, went bankrupt by 2015, reopened under RePower South in 2019, and was shut down for good in October 2022 when the city cut ties and moved to sell the building. As of now the City of Montgomery Sanitation Department's own service list covers garbage, yard waste, and bulk trash pickup only, with no citywide curbside or drop-off recycling program in place. Alabama also has no bottle deposit law, so redemption centers are not part of the picture here the way they are in some other states.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Montgomery, Alabama still have curbside recycling?

No. The city's automated "no-sort" recycling program, run through a facility operated by RePower South, was shut down in October 2022 after Mayor Steven Reed ended the city's contract over recurring subsidy costs. The City of Montgomery Sanitation Department's current service page lists only garbage (twice weekly), yard waste (weekly), and bulk trash (twice monthly on Saturdays), with no recycling collection listed.

What happened to Montgomery's recycling plant?

The original $37 million facility, then called the Infinitus Renewable Energy Park, opened in 2014 as a high-tech plant that pulled recyclables out of regular household garbage so residents did not have to sort anything. It closed in October 2015 when the operator went bankrupt. RePower South took it over and reopened it in 2019, but it never turned a profit, and the city ended the arrangement in 2022 after paying roughly two million dollars in subsidies to keep it running.

Where can I recycle glass, cans, or plastic in Montgomery?

There is no active city-run recycling drop-off network for household glass, cans, or plastic right now. Some private recyclers in the area, including scrap and metal recycling businesses, accept aluminum and metal cans for cash, and a few community and school-sponsored collection points exist for specific materials like batteries, oil, and shredded paper through the city's Recycling page. For everyday glass and plastic, residents are largely on their own until the city sets up a new program.

How does bulky item and garbage pickup work in Montgomery?

Garbage in the green roll-out can is collected twice a week, and yard waste like grass, pine straw, and leaves is collected once a week if bagged or containerized at the curb. Bulk trash pickup happens on the first and third Saturday of each month from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and residents can also call 311 to schedule a bulk pickup for a fee ranging from twenty-five to one hundred fifty dollars per truckload, or twenty-five dollars per large appliance.

Where does Montgomery's trash go, and can I drop off waste myself?

Trash and non-recyclable waste from the city ultimately goes to the North Montgomery Landfill, which also accepts oversized loads, large quantities of construction debris, tires in bulk, and vehicles with hydraulic or self-dumping bodies that are not allowed at the neighborhood Saturday drop-off points. The city also runs twelve rotating Saturday trash drop-off locations across town (schools, community centers, and Cramton Bowl) on the first and third Saturday of each month, though salvaging materials from these sites is explicitly not allowed.

Recycling tips for Montgomery

  • •Do not expect a recycling bin or blue cart in Montgomery: the city's automated sorting program that used to handle recyclables through regular garbage pickup ended in October 2022, so check with a private hauler or scrap recycler if you want to recycle specific materials.
  • •If you have appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, window AC units), the Saturday drop-off program requires you to take them specifically to the north parking lot of Cramton Bowl rather than any of the other eleven drop-off points.
  • •Bulk trash pickup only runs the first and third Saturday of the month from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., so time large item disposal around that schedule or call 311 to arrange a paid pickup on your regular collection day.
  • •Alabama has no statewide bottle deposit law, so you will not find redemption centers here the way you might in states like Michigan or California; any cash-for-cans options in Montgomery come from private scrap and metal recyclers, not a state program.
  • •For automobile tires, the Saturday drop-off points cap you at four tires per visit; anyone with a bulk load needs to take them straight to the North Montgomery Landfill instead.

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