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Landfill

Eastern Area Landfill Public Unloading Area

2787 Alton Road, Birmingham, AL 35210

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Birmingham Department of Public Works
Hours
Not listed. Call to check hours before you go.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Jefferson County only.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Furniture

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Show a driver's license proving Jefferson County residence; no fee for residential disposal.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Show a driver's license proving Jefferson County residence; no fee for residential disposal.

Computers

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

Scrap metal

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Show a driver's license proving Jefferson County residence; no fee for residential disposal.

Paint

Not acceptedCost unknown

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

Tires

Not acceptedCost unknown

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

Batteries

Not acceptedCost unknown

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

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Don't Dump In Birmingham (Illegal Dumping) (opens in new tab) · City of Birmingham Department of Public Works
    • The Eastern Area Landfill public unloading area is at 2787 Alton Road, Birmingham, AL 35210; phone (205) 655-3391. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Eastern Area Landfill contact: (205) 655-3391. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • 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.
    • Scrap metal such as copper, aluminum, steel, cast iron, cans and old metal appliances is collected and sent to a local metal recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The public unloading area does not accept paint, tires or batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.

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