Recycling center in Birmingham, AL

UAB Recycling Center

Name: UAB Recycling Center
Address: 620 11th St S Birmingham AL 35294 USA, Birmingham, AL, 35294, US
Telephone: (205) 934-9675
Rating: 3.8

620 11th St S Birmingham AL 35294 USA

3.8 (17 reviews)

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UAB Recycling Center recycling center in Birmingham, AL - View of facility

About this center

The UAB Recycling Center, located at 620 11th St. South in Birmingham, is operated by UAB Facilities Management and accepts drop-offs from UAB faculty, staff, students, and the general public. The drop-off center runs two service windows each Monday and Thursday: 7–9 a.m. and 4–5:30 p.m. Materials must be clean and sorted on arrival. Electronics recycling is handled through a partnership with Protec Recycling and requires a prior appointment.

Materials accepted & services

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Services offered

Public drop-off recycling
Campus-wide paper and cardboard collection (96-gallon rolling totes)
Campus-wide aluminum can and #1 plastic bottle collection (half-glutton containers)
Electronics recycling by appointment (through Protec Recycling)
Used cooking oil and grease collection

Areas served

Birmingham, AL

Not accepted

GlassAutomotive productsHazardous wasteAmmunitionStickers or labels by themselvesGreasy or food-contaminated paper (e.g., pizza boxes)Plastic bagsPlastic plates or utensils6-pack ringsPlastic that shattersStyrofoamAluminum foil and aluminum food pans#2–#7 plasticsShredded paper (unless bagged)

Frequently asked questions

Is the UAB Recycling Center open to the public?

Yes. The drop-off center is open to UAB faculty, staff, students, and the general public during scheduled service hours.

What are the drop-off hours?

The center accepts drop-offs on Monday and Thursday, 7–9 a.m. and 4–5:30 p.m. only.

How do I recycle electronics?

Electronics recycling is by appointment only. Call (205) 934-9675 to schedule. UAB partners with Protec Recycling; some items may need to go directly to Protec.

What plastics are accepted?

Only #1 plastic bottles and cups that are empty and rinsed. Plastic bags, plates, utensils, 6-pack rings, and other plastic types are not accepted.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Jacklyn Pastora

2 months ago

Google review

A lot of recycling options: clean cardboard & paper cooking grease & oil (think it needs tk be in their containers…but not sure) aluminum cans scrap metal (nothing big like deep freezers or washers/dryers) small/medium electronics and appliances and plastics #1 & #2 (no plastic bags). Recycling plastic bags & clean styrofoam: Publix Recycling glass: Target

RoseHawke

5 years ago

Google review

We had accumulated quite a pile of cardboard from deliveries over the holidays. We usually take our cardboard to Publix but felt like this was a bit much for them. The UAB Recycling website gave the hours and what is accepted. We were in and out quite quickly. The only stutter since this was the first time we've been to this facility was the "Employees Only" sign on the gate we were told to go through. It might benefit to have some more signage posted with a bit of additional information.

Rachael Greenberg

4 years ago

Google review

Rude. Incredibly rude staff. I can't speak for everyone who works there but the person I encountered was condescending and full of disdain. The signage is incredibly vague. This was the first time I went to this facility but not my first time going to a recycling center by any means. I was spoken to like I was a stupid and chastised for putting an item in the "wrong" bin that is incorrectly labeled. Truly this person could have nicely pointed this out. The entire interaction was rude and incredibly unnecessary. I was so thrilled to learn that this facility was available to the public but I am so disheartened that the staff is so bitter. I understand that dealing with the public is tiring but to take your personal feelings out on others who have not done anything to you is completely uncalled for.

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