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Local recycling centers

5 locations

Jeter Recycling Center

675 Jeter Ave Opelika AL 36801 USA

5/5(2 reviews)

Jeter Recycling Center is a full-service drop-off site located in Opelika, AL, providing recycling options for various materials. The center operates from Monday to Friday, allowing residents to bring accepted items for recycling within specific hours.

Plastics #1-7PaperMagazinesBooks (No spiral bound)NewspapersEnvelopes+9 more

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

Accepts: Plastics #1-7, Paper, Magazines, Books (No spiral bound), Newspapers, Envelopes, Paper Sacks, Packing Paper, Aluminum Cans, Metal Cans, Cardboard, Paint (household only), Cooking Oil, Appliances, Tires

Services: Drop-off recycling service

What are the operating hours for Jeter Recycling Center?

The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What items are accepted for recycling?

Accepted items include plastics, paper, aluminum cans, glass, and more, but no glass, batteries, or electronics are allowed.

Northside Recycling Center

600 8th Ave Opelika AL 36801 USA

4.9/5(7 reviews)

Northside Recycling Center is located in Opelika, AL, providing recycling services to the community. The center accepts a variety of recyclable materials and is committed to reducing waste.

Aluminum cansCardboardNewspaperMagazinesMixed paperPlastic bottles and jugs+6 more

Listed hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue 12:00 – 8:00 AM · Wed-Thu Closed · Fri 8:00 AM – 11:59 PM · Sat-Sun Open 24 hours

Accepts: Aluminum cans, Cardboard, Newspaper, Magazines, Mixed paper, Plastic bottles and jugs, Steel cans

Services: Curbside recycling · Drop-off recycling

What are the hours of operation?

The 8th Avenue Center is open from 8 a.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Tuesday, and the Jeter Avenue Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

How much does curbside recycling cost?

Curbside recycling is offered at $10 per month with the first two months free.

Recycle Alabama

2200 Poplar St Opelika AL 36804 USA

4.4/5(13 reviews)

Recycle Alabama is a scrap metal recycling site located at 2200 Poplar St in Opelika, AL. They buy both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal from residential and commercial sources.

AluminumCopperBrassJunk CarsHVAC RadiatorsStainless Steel+8 more

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

Accepts: Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Junk Cars, HVAC Radiators, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Appliances, Electric Motors

Services: Roll-Off Container service · High Side Trailer delivery · Dry Van Shipping · Torching support · Flatbed Trucking · Public Scrap Drop-Off · Junk Car buying · Demolition clean up

What are the hours of operation?

Recycle Alabama is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

What do I need to bring to sell my junk car?

Bring a title for any vehicle 12 years old or newer, or a bill of sale for vehicles older than 12 years.

Waste Recycling Inc - Opelika

2000 Steel St Opelika AL 36804 USA

3.3/5(6 reviews)

Waste Recycling Inc lists Opelika among its four Alabama operating divisions. The company says its divisions process recyclable materials and are equipped with processing equipment, but the website does not identify accepted materials at Opelika.

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

Services: Recyclable-material processing

Does Waste Recycling Inc list an Opelika operation?

Yes. The company lists Opelika among its Alabama operating divisions.

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

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110042853178 for WASTE RECYCLING INC at 2000 STEEL ST, OPELIKA, AL. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2026-09-08. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

WM - Salem / Opelika Waste Disposal Center

4210 Lee Rd 183 Opelika AL 36804 USA

3.8/5(74 reviews)

WM - Salem Waste Disposal Center is a management site in Opelika, Alabama. It offers non-hazardous waste disposal services and manages waste including construction debris and municipal solid waste.

Asbestos-FriableAsbestos-Non-FriableAuto Shredder FluffBiosolidsConstruction & Demolition DebrisMunicipal Solid Waste+6 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 5:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Asbestos-Friable, Asbestos-Non-Friable, Auto Shredder Fluff, Biosolids, Construction & Demolition Debris, Municipal Solid Waste, Tires, Yard Waste/Green Waste

Services: Drum Management · Liquifix (Solidification Services)

What company-level annual revenue has this listing’s brand reported?

For company-level context, Waste Management, Inc. (WM) reported $25,204,000,000 in consolidated revenue for 2025, in its release dated 2026-01-28. This listing names the WM brand and links to the company's domain. The figure is the company's overall revenue, not this location's sales, valuation or a claim about who owns its land. It is an actual reported annual figure, not 2026 guidance.

Materials Accepted in Opelika

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Opelika include recycling, Magazines, Cardboard, Appliances, Tires. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Opelika, Alabama

Opelika Environmental Services empties a 95-gallon garbage cart at each home once a week and runs knuckle-boom trucks for bulky trash and yard waste. Single-stream curbside recycling costs $10 per month through Opelika Power Services. The city also runs two drop-off recycling centers, 8th Avenue (600 8th Avenue) and Jeter Avenue (675 Jeter Avenue), that take single-stream items, cardboard, appliances, and tires.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Opelika AL have curbside recycling?

Yes. Single-stream curbside recycling costs $10 per month. Sign up with Opelika Power Services at 334-705-5170. The cart takes aluminum cans, cardboard, newspaper, magazines and mixed paper, plastic bottles and jugs, and washed steel cans. Plastic bags, styrofoam, trash, and wood stay out.

Where are the Opelika AL recycling centers and what are the hours?

The 8th Avenue Center at 600 8th Avenue, near the Denson Rec Center, opens at 8 a.m. Friday and closes at 8 a.m. Tuesday. The Jeter Avenue Center at 675 Jeter Avenue, across from Jeter Primary School, is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Both take single-stream recyclables, broken-down cardboard, appliances, cooking oil, and tires. Only Jeter takes yard waste, and neither takes glass, batteries, or electronics.

How do I get rid of an old appliance in Opelika AL?

City crews pick up appliances only with a permit sticker attached. Buy stickers at the Revenue Department on the first floor of City Hall, 204 South 7th Street: $5 for non-hazardous appliances and $15 for appliances that contain Freon. You can also bring appliances to either recycling center at no charge.

Where do I take tires in Opelika AL?

Take tires to the Jeter Avenue or 8th Avenue recycling center. Crews do not pick up tires at the roadside. The centers take up to 8 tires from Opelika residents and none from businesses.

What are the Opelika AL garbage pickup rules?

Set your 95-gallon cart at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on collection day or the night before. Bag and tie all household garbage. Pull the cart back to your house by the end of collection day, or pay a $10 service fee. Keep garbage and recycling carts at least five feet apart and five feet from mailboxes, utility poles, and vehicles.

Where do I take old paint in Opelika AL?

Bring 1-gallon paint cans to either recycling center. Five-gallon cans and business paint are not accepted. Liquid paint in a garbage cart brings a $25 service fee, but crews pick up empty cans filled with sand or kitty litter and fully dried.

Recycling tips for Opelika

  • •Wash plastic containers and steel cans that held food before they go in recycling.
  • •Cut limbs to under 6 inches across and 5 feet long. For larger wood, call 334-705-5480 for a quote.
  • •Bag and tie shredded paper and keep it out of the 300-gallon containers.
  • •Call the Office of Environmental Services at 334-705-5480 for a gallon jug to bring cooking oil to a center.
  • •Return plastic bags to Winn-Dixie, Walmart, Kroger, Target, or Kohl's.

Recycling centers near Opelika

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Mims Recycling & Salvage
Auburn, AL · 8 mi
RecycleAuburn drop-off center
Auburn, AL · 9 mi
Southeastern Recyclers LLC.
Salem, AL · 11 mi
Sand Hill Recycling
Auburn, AL · 12 mi
Teague Inc
Lanett, AL · 18 mi
Dadeville Recycling
Dadeville, AL · 29 mi

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