Welcome to the
Mobile County
Recycling Center
27
million pounds recycled
since 2014
428
cars per day dropped off
recyclables in 2025
2.4
million pounds of materials
recycled in 2025
Due to anticipated dangerous weather conditions, the Mobile County Recycling Center
will be closed on Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th.
You make a positive impact every time you recycle!
Our focus is recycling materials for Mobile County but, beyond that task, at the Recycling Center we transform lives, create a process of positive change, and improve community health.
The Mobile County Recycling Center reduces waste and promotes sustainability in the community at-large.
In 2025, 2.4 million pounds of recyclable materials were collected/processed including:
- Paper: 45,440 lbs.
- Cardboard: 83,500 lbs.
- Aluminum: 4,580 lbs.
- Glass: 35,640 lbs.
- Plastic: 34,540 lbs.
Volunteer support helps the Mobile County Recycling Center continue to make a difference every year.
- In 2025, volunteers and community service workers contributed 1,321 hours of service
- Students enrolled in the high school work training program contributed 210 hours
- Classes from Mobile County schools participated in 26 field trips to learn about recycling
Not sure what items to recycle?
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.
View the list of acceptable itemsRecycling conserves natural resources, saves energy, and reduces pollution. By choosing to recycle, you’re taking an important step toward protecting our planet for future generations.