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2025 Electronic Drop-Off and On-Site Paper Shredding
January 25 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Items collected include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Cable boxes, modems, routers
- Cell Phones and tablets
- Computers and laptops
- Cords, cables, wire, chargers
- Printers, scanners, fax machines (ink and toner cartridges)
- Rechargeable batteries
- Security equipment
- Small appliances (coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, microwaves, toasters, vacuums)
- Televisions and monitors (all types)
- Regular paper, paper folders (5 box limit)
Outside of this time frame there are several local businesses that accept electronics for recycling. Most electronics can be dropped off for free with the exception, but not limited to, televisions, CRT monitors and certain printers. Please call for hours of operation and fees if applicable.
- Secure Shredding and Recycling, 135 Distribution Dr, Homewood, AL 35209; 205-549-2120
- Gone For Good, 101 Oslo Circle, Birmingham, AL 35211; 205-943-5252
- UAB Recycling Center, 620 11th street S, 35233; 205-996-9043
- Bessemer Recycling Center, 1601 1st Avenue North, 35020; 205-425-0068
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