Alabama
Recycling drop-off
Fort Payne (DeKalb County) recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Fort Payne Recycling Center.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Not restricted on the city page.
Hours
- Open 24/7, monitored by cameras
- Attendant present 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Drop-off recycling | No fee listed |
Hazardous waste
Used motor oil and used automobile batteries are accepted. Other household hazardous waste is not listed.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures are not listed.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepted: metal and tin food cans; #1 PETE plastic; #2 HDPE colored and uncolored plastic; shrink wrap including store bags; aluminum drinking cans; newspaper; mixed paper; glass; scrap metal; used motor oil; used automobile batteries.
- The listed phone is the Fort Payne Sanitation Department; the page gives no separate number for the recycling center.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.