Convenient curbside recycling and responsible disposal options for a greener Baldwin County.
Curbside Recycling and CHaRM: Sustainable Solutions for Baldwin County
The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County (SWDA) is building a smarter, cleaner future through expanded recycling access. From easy curbside pickup to the launch of Alabama’s first CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) facility, we’re committed to making sustainable waste solutions accessible to every household.
Curbside Recycling in Baldwin County
Weekly curbside recycling service is available for just $10 per month. Residents can sign up as an add-on to their existing SWDA garbage service or as a standalone recycling service where available.
More than 2,800 residents have already signed up.
CHaRM Facilities in Baldwin County
Visit any of our CHaRM (Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials) locations in Fairhope, Summerdale, and Orange Beach.
CHaRM accepts hard-to-recycle items such as electronics, batteries, paint, and household hazardous waste, as well as everyday recyclables.
Bring these items at no charge:
Aluminum Cans
Plastics (TYPES 1-7)
Mixed Paper (PAPER, CEREAL BOXES, SODA BOXES)
Cardboard (SHIPPING BOXES)
Small Household Batteries (AA, AAA,
BUTTON CELLS)
Light Bulbs (INCANDESCENT, CFLS, LEDS)
Glass Bottles and Jars
A small handling fee applies to ensure safe, responsible processing of these items:
Residential Paint
Household Hazardous Waste (CHEMICALS/LIQUIDS,
GASOLINE, PESTICIDES)
Car Batteries
Tanks (PROPANE, FIRE EXTINGUISHER)
$4/tank
Mainly bulk or non-recyclable items:
Tires
Mattresses
Furniture
White Goods (REFRIGERATORS,
OVENS, WASHERS/DRYERS)
Construction Debris
Medical or Bio-Hazardous Waste
Call SWDA with any specific
questions at (251) 972-6878
Fairhope CHaRM
20609 Bishop Road, Fairhope, AL 36532
Monday – Friday: 10AM to 6PM, Saturday: 7 AM to Noon
Magnolia CHaRM
15101 Terra Bella Drive, Summerdale, AL 36580
Monday – Friday: 10AM to 6PM, Saturday: 7 AM to Noon
Orange Beach CHaRM (Opening June 2026)
22510 Russian Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Monday – Friday: 10AM to 6PM, Saturday: 7 AM to Noon
Recycling isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s one of the most effective ways to protect Baldwin County’s environment and natural resources:
Recycling cardboard uses 75% less energy than producing new cardboard and saves 9 cubic yards of landfill space per ton.
Recycling plastic uses 88% less energy and saves the equivalent of up to 2,000 gallons of gasoline per ton.
Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for 3 hours.
These small actions add up—diverting waste, reducing emissions, conserving water, and preserving Baldwin County’s beauty for future generations.
We’re not just collecting waste—we’re delivering environmental impact. We reduce landfill waste by making recycling easy and accessible.
We’re expanding responsible disposal with local solutions like CHaRM.
We partner with cities to improve sustainability infrastructure countywide.
We’re expanding responsible disposal with local solutions like curbside recycling.
SWDA’s team possesses decades of circular‐economy expertise, and with our new recycling programs and enhanced processing infrastructure, we’re empowering Baldwin County communities to enjoy cleaner streets, safer water, and a more resilient future.