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1115 14th St Tuscaloosa AL 35401 USA
The University of Alabama Recycling Center operates out of 1115 14th Street in Tuscaloosa and serves the UA campus community. The program collects recyclables through a desk-side box and blue-bag collection system managed by custodial staff, and handles materials including paper, cardboard, plastics, cell phones, scrap metal, and fryer oil. Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and used motor oil are managed separately through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. A composting program run in partnership with Bama Dining and the UA Arboretum processes food pre-consumer waste and yard leaves into soil compost.
Services: Desk-side recycling box program for faculty and staff · Blue bag curbside-style collection via custodial staff · Cardboard pickup (by request) · Cell phone drop-off (Ferguson Center and Supe Store) · Scrap metal disposal coordination via Property and Inventory Management
Accepts: Paper, Cardboard, Plastics, Cell phones, Scrap metal, Fluorescent bulbs, Batteries, Used motor oil
Where can I drop off a cell phone for recycling?
Cell phones can be dropped off in the containers located at the Ferguson Center and at the entrance of the Supe Store on the UA campus.
Who handles batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and used motor oil recycling?
These items are managed by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), not the main recycling office, due to state and federal regulatory requirements.
2661 Elm St Tuscaloosa AL 35401 USA
Waste Recycling Inc. has operated since 1943, with its corporate office in Montgomery, Alabama. The Tuscaloosa location is one of four divisions strategically placed across Alabama — alongside Montgomery, Anniston, and Opelika. Each division was purpose-built for processing recyclable materials and is equipped with modern processing equipment. The company serves recycling needs across the southeastern United States.
Services: Recyclable material processing
When was Waste Recycling Inc. founded?
The company has been in operation since 1943, with its corporate office in Montgomery, Alabama.
Where are Waste Recycling Inc.'s Alabama locations?
There are four divisions in Alabama: Montgomery, Anniston, Tuscaloosa, and Opelika.
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Tuscaloosa include shreds, stainless steel, painted sheet metal, proper disposal, recycling of metal items. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama currently lists 4 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include shreds, stainless steel, painted sheet metal. Pickup or container service is usually offered on request, so call ahead to confirm availability. Most facilities operate Monday through Friday, so plan weekday deliveries whenever possible. Payment methods vary. Ask each yard about cash or electronic options before visiting. Average customer rating across published reviews is 3.1 out of 5.
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