Accepted Items

The Recycling Center accepts residential household recyclables, which are processed at our facility and then shipped to other processors. The materials we accept are dictated by current market demand. Given these conditions, the materials we accept may be subject to change. Please click on the Accepted Items PDF flyer for a printable flyer to keep at home or in the office.

ACCEPTED ITEMS PDF

ITEMS WE ACCEPT

Paper

Paperboard

Cardboard

Plastic #1

Plastic #2

Plastic #3-7

Glass

Aluminum

Steel

Plastic bags

Clothing

Flat Screen TVs/Monitors

Electronics (computers, printers, etc.)

Small Appliances

ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT

Styrofoam
Food Contaminated Items
Wax-Coated Packaging
Light Bulbs/Fluorescent Tubes
Batteries of Any Kind
Yard Waste
Scrap Metal
Tires
Hazardous Materials
Paint Cans/Chemicals
Compressed Air Tanks (Propane)
Motor Oil
Construction Materials
PVC Pipes
Large Appliances
Box TVs/Monitors (CRTs)

Medical Waste

Anything that previously contained hazardous materials

Sorting Guidelines

The Mobile County Recycling Center is unable to accept materials that are commingled. Individuals dropping off items must place their recyclables into the corresponding bins at the recycling center. Also, to avoid contamination, please rinse items that have previously contained foodstuff or liquid, uncap bottles/jars, and remove items from any bags before placing them in the bins.

Plastic

Plastic #1

PET (or PETE)

Most often called PET, #1 bottles are made of polyethylene terephthalate. This plastic is most commonly used for water and soda bottles, peanut butter and other food jars, and such. PET plastic includes almost all clear/transparent bottles, jars, and jugs.

Plastic #2

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

HDPE is used for thin containers such as milk jugs, detergent bottles, shampoo/conditioner bottles, bleach bottles, and vinegar bottles. HDPE plastic is composed of almost all opaque and solid colored bottles, jars, and jugs.

Plastics #3-7

This is a commingled mix of different types of plastic household items (other than most bottles or jars). This group includes food packaging, storage tubs, yogurt containers, plastic cups, and cutlery. Rigid plastic (such as that found in furniture, equipment, and computers) can’t be accepted.

Plastic Bags

Plastic bags include grocery bags, shopping bags, food packaging and black trash bags.

Paper

NOTE: We are NOT accepting milk cartons, ice cream cartons, paper cups, tissues/napkins/paper towels, metallic paper, greasy pizza boxes, and other food contaminated items.

Cardboard

(corrugated)

Paper

(newspapers, cereal boxes, magazines, junk mail, etc.)

Glass Bottles / Jugs / Jars

NOTE: We are NOT accepting window panes, mirrors, cups, plates, etc.

Green

Clear

Brown

Metal

NOTE: We are NOT accepting scrap metal, engine blocks, other large metal items.

Steel

Aluminum

Other

Computers (flat screen TVs/monitors, computers, printers, scanners, etc.), electronics (radios, Christmas lights, small appliances, etc.), as well as general household donations to Goodwill Gulf Coast are collected in bins located inside the warehouse. To access these bins, enter through the roll-up door at the far end of the building. The bins will be on the left side of the entryway.