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Mobile County Recycling Center on Hitt Rd is the local spot for dropping off recyclables for Mobile residents. Neighbors, small households and people doing seasonal cleanups use it to keep everyday recyclables out of the landfill. The site is part of the county’s network of recycling centers under ADEM oversight and can play a role during storm cleanup efforts on the coast.
Most county recycling centers have an entrance booth and lanes to pull up to, and many collect common household recyclables like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metals. Look for large open-air bins or roll-offs where materials are sorted - they tend to be grouped by material type, so having items separated saves time. County centers often operate with a weigh scale and may charge by weight, and weekends or spring cleanup weekends typically get busy. After big storms expect extra traffic or special debris procedures tied to county hurricane response.
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Before You Go
- Bring items already sorted (paper/cardboard separate from bottles and cans) so unloading is quicker and less awkward at the bins.
- Aim for a weekday or early morning if possible; weekends fill up fast, especially in spring and right after storms.
- Secure and flatten bulky items like boxes before loading them out of the truck, and wear gloves-it makes handling the heavier stuff less of a hassle.
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