Alabama
Recycling drop-off
Tuscaloosa recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Tuscaloosa Environmental Services Recycling Drop-Off.
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
Free public recycling drop-off trailer at the city Environmental Services site. Not for household trash.
Hours
- The city does not post set hours for its drop-off trailers. The neighboring Curry Environmental Complex accepts electronics weekdays 8 a.m.-4 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 |
|---|---|
| Recycling drop-off | Free |
Hazardous waste
Not accepted. Household hazardous chemicals are not taken at city recycling or electronics drop-offs.
Holiday closures
The city publishes a separate holiday collection schedule; trailer hours are not posted.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepted: aluminum cans; corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes and brown paper bags; mixed office paper; newspapers and magazines with inserts; #1 and #2 plastic containers; steel soup cans. Glass only at locations marked for glass on the city map.
- Not accepted: foil and pie plates, hangers, diapers, construction materials, #3-#7 plastics, plastic film and bags, bubble wrap, metal-lined chip bags and pouches, styrofoam, wax-lined cartons, medical waste and garbage.
- This is one of a dozen drop-off trailer sites the city lists around Tuscaloosa County. Electronics go next door to the Curry Complex at 3440 Reese Phifer Ave (see that listing).
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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.