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Madison County Recycling is a small county recycling center in Huntsville that locals drop by with tubs of household recyclables and awkward items that won’t fit in curbside bins. Neighbors use it for sorting cardboard, cans and bottles and for larger items that don't go in the regular pickup.
Drive in and look for a modest entrance with a little office or booth near the lot; pull up slowly because the ground is a mix of gravel and pavement. The recycling bins are grouped nearby-paper and cardboard are usually in big open-top containers, while glass, metals and plastics tend to have separate receptacles. There’s often a place for bulk items off to one side and signs pointing to where each material goes; weekends get noticeably busier during spring cleanup and community events.
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Before You Go
- Bring items already sorted by type to speed things along-loose cardboard flattened, bottles rinsed, and cans empty.
- Use a truck or trailer if bringing bulky loads; the parking area has room for backing up but maneuvering can be tight when it's busy.
- Expect a simple, no-frills setup: wear work shoes for gravel and plan for a short wait on weekend mornings.
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