Huntsville recycling is voluntary through curbside blue cart program and drop-off centers. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, plastic 1 and 2, aluminum, steel cans, and glass at select centers.
Huntsville offers voluntary curbside recycling with blue 95-gallon carts picked up every other week on regular garbage day. No mandatory recycling ordinance exists. Accepted items include clean paper, flattened cardboard, plastic bottles and containers marked 1 and 2, aluminum and steel cans, and cartons. Glass is NOT accepted curbside but can be dropped at the Chaffee Recycling Center. Plastic bags, styrofoam, electronics, and food waste are not accepted. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts paint, batteries, and chemicals. Electronics recycling available at special collection events. Contamination of recycling loads can cause entire truck to be landfilled, so rinse containers and keep materials loose (not bagged).
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