The City of Gulf Shores Public Works Department collected 86 TONS of recycling in October! That’s a huge win for our community and our environment.
Recycling in Gulf Shores happens in three main ways: through curbside pickup at homes, drop-offs at the Recycling Center (19901 W. 36th Ave), and beach trash collection. Every bit helps keep our city clean and beautiful.
Want to Join in?
If you’re a City of Gulf Shores resident, curbside recycling pickup is included at no extra cost. To get started, just contact Republic Services at (888) 425-7667 and ask for a recycling bin.
You can also bring recyclables directly to the Drop-Off Recycling Center any time.
What goes where?
Curbside Recycling Pickup:
• Aluminum cans
• Cardboard
• Newspaper, magazines, & office paper
• Paper products
• Plastic jugs (rinsed)
• Tin cans (rinsed)
Drop-Off Recycling Center:
• Styrofoam
• Cardboard
• Plastic
• Plastic bags
• Paper
• Aluminum cans
• Household batteries
• Glass jars & bottles
• Scrap metal
• Tin cans
Save the date for our upcoming special recycling days, where we accept items that are not normally accepted at the drop-off recycling center, including electronics, fluorescent lightbulbs, and paint.
• December 20, 2025-January 8, 2026