Auburn opens new recycling drop-off center
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The city of Auburn has opened a new 24-hour recycling center on Donahue Drive.
The recycling drop-off center had been temporarily located on Mary Brooks Drive before moving to this new, permanent spot on July 10.
The recycling center accepts all materials that are included in curbside pick-up along with:
- Batteries – transistor only up to size D – no automobile, marine batteries, etc.
- Cellular phones
- Cooking grease/oil – pick up an empty container at the center and return it when full
- Glass – separate by color and all items should be clean
- Magazines/telephone books
- Mixed office paper
Auburn’s longstanding recycling history
In 1987, the City of Auburn became the first municipality in the state of Alabama to introduce curbside recycling services to residential customers.
Just over a decade later, the first Recycling Drop-Off Center and Compost Demonstration was established to provide citizens the opportunity to recycle 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For more information on items accepted at the Recycling Drop-Off Center, please visit auburnalabama.org/garbage-and-recycling/recycling-frequently-asked-questions.
