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Computer Recycling in Birmingham, AL

Gone For Good on Oslo Circle recycles computers and laptops; the Eastern Area Landfill takes one computer per household free, and county electronics events take computers free.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a computer in Birmingham

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BirminghamNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $85.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your computer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Eastern Area Landfill Public Unloading AreaDrop-off · 2787 Alton Road, BirminghamJefferson County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    2787 Alton Road
    Birmingham, AL 35210

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • One computer per household.
    • Show a driver's license proving Jefferson County residence; no fee for residential disposal.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Gone For Good Birmingham (United Ability)Drop-off · 101 Oslo Circle, BirminghamOpen to everyoneCost not listed
    Where

    101 Oslo Circle
    Birmingham, AL 35211

    Hours

    Drop-off Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-noon

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Call for hours and any fees; the city notes TVs, CRT monitors and some printers may not be free at local recyclers.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Jefferson County Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Drop-Off EventsCounty service · Jefferson CountyJefferson County residentsFree
    How it works

    Free county-funded drop-off events for Jefferson County residents. Household hazardous waste (paint, batteries, tires without rims, large appliances) is taken only at the April and October events (2026: April 25 at Gardendale, Irondale and Bessemer sites; October 17 at Camp Bessemer, 3295 King Street, and Camp Ketona, 121 County Shop Road). Electronics, TVs and paper shredding are taken at all events (2026 also January, March, May, June and September). Questions: 205-325-8741.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
  2. Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
  3. Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.
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Alabama rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Electronics & Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · Jefferson County Commission
    • Jefferson County residents can drop off household hazardous waste and electronics for free at county-funded events held through the year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Remaining 2026 Household Drop-Off Events (opens in new tab) · Jefferson County Commission
    • Electronics accepted at all events include computers, laptops, monitors, printers, cell phones and small appliances such as microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Don't Dump In Birmingham (Illegal Dumping) (opens in new tab) · City of Birmingham Department of Public Works
    • Drop-off at the public unloading area requires a driver's license showing Jefferson County residence; residential disposal is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The public unloading area accepts bagged household garbage, plastic appliances, furniture, TVs and one computer per household. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Gone For Good Birmingham | Shredding & E-Waste (opens in new tab) · Gone For Good (United Ability)
    • Gone For Good recycles electronics for businesses and residents; common items include computers, laptops, hard drives, cell phones and tablets. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Gone For Good provides electronics recycling for businesses and residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Department of Public Works (opens in new tab) · City of Birmingham Department of Public Works
    • Birmingham Public Works lists local businesses, including Gone For Good, that accept electronics; most electronics are free except TVs, CRT monitors and some printers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEM: Unauthorized Waste Dump and Scrap Tire Sites fact sheet (PDF, September 2021) (opens in new tab) · Alabama Department of Environmental Management
    • ADEM says that where curbside pickup is offered, waste too large for the regular trash container can be set at the curb for disposal; services vary by city and county. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEM: Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · Alabama Department of Environmental Management
    • Alabama's 2008 Solid Wastes and Recyclable Materials Management Act set a statewide disposal fee of $1 per ton (or $0.25 per cubic yard) on all solid waste landfilled in the state. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The 2008 act set a statewide solid waste reduction goal of 25%. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ADEM's Alabama Recycling Fund Grants reimburse local governments to start and improve recycling programs; recycling services themselves are run locally. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEM: Solid Waste Disposal in Alabama fact sheet (PDF, January 2008) (opens in new tab) · Alabama Department of Environmental Management
    • ADEM does not site landfills; locating a landfill is a local decision approved by local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEM: Household Hazardous Waste - Management of used oil (PDF, May 2018) (opens in new tab) · Alabama Department of Environmental Management
    • In Alabama, waste generated by a household is exempt from regulation as hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ADEM points residents to reuse, recycling and household hazardous waste collection programs as alternatives to landfill disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEM: Household Wastes - Management of CRTs & other electronic devices (PDF, May 2018) (opens in new tab) · Alabama Department of Environmental Management
    • ADEM says household electronics are exempt from hazardous waste rules and a municipal landfill is an acceptable disposal method, but urges diverting electronics from landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ADEM lists computers among electronic devices that can contain toxic metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury, and encourages reuse or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.

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