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 The recycling program for Huntsville City and Madison County is administered by The Solid Waste Disposal Authority and operated by Allied Waste (formerly BFI).
Every week, Allied Waste picks up curbside recyclables from over 85,000 city and county households. The recyclables are taken to the Allied Waste Recyclery which is located at 1004 A Cleaner Way, Huntsville. For more information on the Allied Waste Recyclery, call 256-830-2467.
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How To Get a Recycling Bin
Huntsville City residents: please call 256-830-BINS (2467).
Madison County and all others who live outside Huntsville: please call 256-532-1513.
Drop-off Sites
Six drop off sites are available:
| Gurley |
County Commission, District 3 Office
Hwy 72 East |
| Owens Cross Roads |
Berkley Senior Center
Old Highway 431 |
| New Hope |
222 Hayden Street
New Hope, AL |
| New Market |
District 1 Landfill
Beth Rd., off Oscar Patterson Rd. |
| Toney |
Toney Vol. Fire Dept.
Corner of Opp Reynolds Rd. and Morris Rd. |
| Hazel Green |
Hazel Green High School
14380 Hwy 231-431 North |
Drop off locations accept the same products as the curbside program, except for batteries and motor oil. These waste products may be dropped off on the first Saturday morning (8:00 am to noon) of each month at the Handle With Care facility at the SWDA Landfill, located at 4100 Leeman Ferry Road.
What can you put in the Bin?
City and county residents are encouraged to put the following items into their blue recycling bin:
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Product
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It's recyclable |
Don't put it in your bin! |
Newspapers
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All newsprint and inserts
PLEASE: Secure papers in your bin. We suggest saving newspapers for non-rainy days. |
Junk Mail
Brown Paper Bags
Cereal Boxes
Cardboard |
Magazines
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Magazines printed on slick, glossy paper.
PLEASE remove paper or plastic wrappers. |
Any type of publications printed on newsprint or other dull paper, such as:
Comic Books
Mail
Flyers
Loose Paper
Paperback Books
Stationery |
Cans
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Aluminum Cans
Steel Cans
EMPTY Aerosol Cans from Shaving Cream, Hair Spray or Air Freshener.
PLEASE remove and discard lids. |
Cans that contained Poison, Paint or Auto Products
Scrap Metal
Aluminum Foil
Disposable Aluminum Pie Plates |
Plastic
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Milk Jugs
Soft Drink Bottles
Laundry Products Bottles
Shampoo Bottles
Any narrow neck bottle that has a #1 or #2 on the bottom
PLEASE: Rinse and remove lids and pumps.Containers may be crushed to conserve space. |
Motor Oil Containers
Poison Containers
Plastic Wrap
Plastic Bags
Wide mouth plastic containers such as Yogurt and Margarine Tubs. |
Batteries
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Household dry cell batteries used in:
Cameras
Watches
Toys
Flashlights
Smoke Detectors
Electronic Equipment
PLEASE: Put used batteries in a clear plastic bag beside your blue bin. |
Lead acid batteries used in:
Cars
Motorcycles
Lawnmowers
Boats
These batteries are accepted at the Handle With Care Collection Center as part of our Household Hazardous Waste Program on the first Saturday of each month. |
Used Motor Oil
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Engine Oil used in vehicles and lawnmowers.
PLEASE: Put used oil in a CLEAN, CLEAR, PLASTIC container (such as a milk jug or a soft drink bottle) and fasten the lid securely. Put the container NEXT to your recycle bin. If the oil is not in a clear plastic container, it will not be picked up. |
Antifreeze
Transmission Fluid
Brake Fluid
Motor oil that has been mixed with other things |
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Glass
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Glass
You may recycle glass food and beverage bottles by taking them to Allied Waste's Recyclery at 1004 A Cleaner Way, Huntsville (located behind the Animal Control Building on Triana Blvd.). Specially marked dumpsters are provided for glass with access available 24 hours a day. For more information, call 256-830-2467.
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Phonebooks
The Solid Waste Disposal Authority holds an annual phonebook recycling program each January in which all public and private schools, in the city and county, can compete for cash prizes.. |
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Appliances
Appliances can be taken to the landfill for recycling. Charges do apply.
Metal
Ash from the waste-to-energy facility is taken to the landfill. Before the ash is buried, ferrous and non-ferrous metals are removed from the ash and recycled. |
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If you have any questions regarding the recycling program in Huntsville City or Madison County you can contact:
Allied Waste Hotline -Mike Swistek, Allied Waste Recycling Coordinator at 256-830-2467
Pati Dobbs , Special Projects Coordinator at 256-880-6054.
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