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Get My Instant Offer3431 27th Ave N Birmingham AL 35207 USA
CMC Recycling's Birmingham location opened in 2004 at 3431 27th Avenue North, about two miles off Highway 59 and Tallapoosa Street. The facility operates as a Retail Express location, buying both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal from individuals and commercial customers. Staff assist with unloading and process transactions on-site. Payment is cash for most transactions up to $3,000, though copper purchases over $50 are paid by check per Alabama law.
Services: Scrap metal buying (ferrous and nonferrous) · On-site unloading assistance · Cash payment for most transactions up to $3,000 · Check payment for copper over $50 · Recycling Rewards program (text and email sign-up)
Accepts: No. 1 Copper, No. 2 Copper, Light Copper (LT Copper), Insulated Copper Wire, Yellow Brass, Refinery Brass, Brass Radiators, Aluminum Cans
What are your hours?
The Birmingham location is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a lunch closure from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. The facility is closed on weekends.
How do I get paid for my scrap metal?
CMC Recycling pays cash for most transactions up to $3,000. Copper purchases valued over $50 are required by law to be paid by check. You must bring a valid federal or state-issued ID.
3520 27th Avenue North
Pull-A-Part Birmingham is a self-service auto salvage yard where customers pull their own parts. The yard also buys junk cars with free towing and sells used cars, and offers an online inventory search. Open 7 days a week.
Services: Self-service used auto parts · Cash for junk cars · Free towing · Used car sales · Online inventory search
Accepts: Junk cars, Salvage cars, Used cars
What is the admission fee?
VIP admission $1, regular $2; must be 16+ to enter.
Do you offer free towing?
Yes, Pull-A-Part tows junk cars for free.
620 11th St S Birmingham AL 35294 USA
The UAB Recycling Center, located at 620 11th St. South in Birmingham, is operated by UAB Facilities Management and accepts drop-offs from UAB faculty, staff, students, and the general public. The drop-off center runs two service windows each Monday and Thursday: 7–9 a.m. and 4–5:30 p.m. Materials must be clean and sorted on arrival. Electronics recycling is handled through a partnership with Protec Recycling and requires a prior appointment.
Services: Public drop-off recycling · Campus-wide paper and cardboard collection (96-gallon rolling totes) · Campus-wide aluminum can and #1 plastic bottle collection (half-glutton containers) · Electronics recycling by appointment (through Protec Recycling) · Used cooking oil and grease collection
Accepts: Aluminum cans (soda, beer), Steel food cans (soup, tuna, vegetables), Clean paper (office paper, newspapers, magazines, phone books, mail, envelopes, paper bags), Cardboard (flattened), Plastic #1 bottles and cups (empty and rinsed), Used cooking oil and grease, Electronics by appointment (PCs, laptops, tablets, servers, cell phones, printers, monitors, keyboards, cables, rechargeable batteries, and more)
Is the UAB Recycling Center open to the public?
Yes. The drop-off center is open to UAB faculty, staff, students, and the general public during scheduled service hours.
What are the drop-off hours?
The center accepts drop-offs on Monday and Thursday, 7–9 a.m. and 4–5:30 p.m. only.
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Birmingham include Appliances, Ferrous Metals, Non-Ferrous Metals, Aluminum, Copper. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Birmingham, Alabama currently lists 7 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include Appliances, Ferrous Metals, Non-Ferrous Metals. 1 center offer pickup or container service (14% of the market). 3 locations open on Saturdays, making weekend drop-offs possible. At least 1 scrap metal yard mention cash payouts for scrap. Bring a government-issued ID and confirm rates the day you visit. Average customer rating across published reviews is 4.1 out of 5.
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