Baldwin County Public Works Dept. provides eleven sites conveniently located throughout the county for disposal of various solid waste and for the collection of recyclable materials. Through voluntary participation in Baldwin County's recycling program, all citizens can contribute toward proper stewardship of resources, thus saving valuable resources, landfill space and conserving tax dollars. Solid waste/recycling convenience centers are designed to receive only household waste, newspapers, cardboard, aluminum and tin cans, #1 and #2 plastics, certain yard waste and approved "brown" and "white" goods. This guide is designed to facilitate the proper handling and placement of acceptable items and to answer commonly asked questions regarding waste disposal. Centers are not staffed at all times, therefore your cooperation and adherence to posted signs will insure the most efficient operation of your centers.
Hours of operation:
Monday ‑ Friday & holidays 7:00 AM ‑ 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM ‑ 7:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM ‑ 5:00 PM
Centers are for household use only. Commercial loads and contractors are prohibited by County Ordinance from disposing of commercial or business waste at these centers. Commercial waste must be taken to the Baldwin County Landfill on Union Hill Church Road.
Yard Waste: Bins are limited to limbs, leaves, sticks, non‑treated wood products, and other residential yard trimmings. Do not deposit any plastic bags, boxes, logs, stumps or large timbers.
White Goods: These bins receive metal items such as kitchen appliances, wire, large cans/drums, air conditioners and water heaters.
Brown Goods: These bins receive treated wood products, upholstered/fabric covered furniture, non-recyclable plastic items such as wading pools, plastic liners, plastic sheeting, TV's, computers, lawn furniture, carpet, pads, shingles, vinyl siding, mattresses and foam, pads.
Recyclable Plastics: Only plastics bearing the Number 1 and Number 2 Universal Recycling Logo are acceptable. Small non‑recyclable plastic waste should be placed in the household waste compactor.
Cans: Aluminum and tin cans are accepted in prominently marked bins. Please remove all recyclables from sacks, bags or boxes before depositing in bins.
Tires: No tires are accepted at convenience centers. Scrap tires must be disposed of through local tire dealers or licensed carriers. When buying replacement tires, persons are strongly encouraged to leave scrap tires with your tire dealer. All tire dealers are licensed to handle scrap tires and are familiar with authorized disposal routes. Illegal dumping of tires is a serious environmental violation and will result in vigorous criminal prosecution.
Magazines and Telephone Books: Baldwin County does not accept magazines or telephone books for recycling at area convenience centers. Magazines and telephone books may be recycled by depositing in prominently marked collection bins located on North Jefferson Street behind the American Red Cross Office. Please remove both covers from telephone books before placing phone books in the newspaper bin. Phone book covers may be placed in the magazine bin.
Motor Oil/Batteries: Waste engine oil may be recycled at AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts on N. Columbia St. Automotive batteries may be recycled at Central GA Battery Company on Heritage Rd. or at AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts on N. Columbia St. Rechargeable, NiCad batteries may be recycled at Central GA Battery, Cingular Wireless or at Radio Shack.
Paint: Solidified paint only may be placed in the "Brown Goods" bin. Liquid paint should be mixed with dirt, sawdust or clay and allowed to harden before disposing.
Commercial, Hazardous, Demolition Waste: For disposal guidance, please contact the Baldwin County Environmental Office at 445‑1322 or the County Commission Office at 445‑4791.
Transporting waste: Baldwin County Ordinance prohibits the transport of litter or waste upon any public street or roadway without suitable covering or other retaining device to securely fasten such litter or waste to the vehicle so as to prevent any materials from being deposited on the roads or adjoining areas of the county.
Scavenging: Baldwin County Ordinance prohibits the scavenging, pilfering or removal of any item from convenience centers.
Individuals in need of commercial waste removal large capacity roll‑off type waste receptacles, or to subscribe for pickup of residential or business waste, contact either:
Attaway Waste Services at 453‑4435 or Sinclair Disposal Service at 452‑8226
For questions concerning environmental education or to report environmental violations please contact the environmental compliance office at 445‑1322, 445-4791 or contact Baldwin County's Communications Center at 445‑4891.
Landfill: Baldwin County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, located on Union Hill Church Road in SW Baldwin,, is open Monday ‑ Friday and holidays from 7:30 AM ‑ 4:00 PM and on Saturday from 8:00 AM ‑ 3:30 PM.
Report Illegal Dumping: Please be a responsible citizen and report illegal dumping and other environmental violations. Information concerning environmental violations will be thoroughly investigated and will be kept confidential if the caller desires. Information concerning violations may be reported to any of the offices below:
Baldwin County 911 /Communications 445‑4891
Environmental Compliance 445‑1322
Commissioner's Office 445‑4791
Public Works 445‑4347
Landfill 932‑5959