MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Auburn, Alabama residents will have a free opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste, recycle unwanted electronics and securely shred documents during the city's fall collection event on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

The free biannual event, hosted by the City of Auburn Environmental Services Department, will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Environmental Services Complex, 4277 Wire Road, Suite 100.

The program gives residents a designated collection route for household hazardous materials that cannot legally be disposed of through the city's regular weekly garbage service. Computers and other electronics will also be collected for recycling, while River Mill Data Management will provide secure on-site document shredding.

Auburn Household Hazardous Waste Event Details

Paint, Batteries, Chemicals and Automotive Fluids Accepted

Accepted household hazardous waste includes paints, pesticides, gasoline, used engine oil, automotive fluids, batteries, solvents, aerosols, cleaning products and other household chemicals.

The city's full accepted-material list also includes antifreeze, brake fluid, kerosene, pool chemicals, herbicides, insect sprays, paint thinner, varnishes, wood stains, adhesives and other qualifying household products.

Residents looking for year-round specialty recycling options can also use RecyclingMonster's hazardous-material recycling directory or search by material and location through the Recycle an Item finder.

Electronics Recycling and Secure Document Shredding Available

Computers and other electronics will be accepted for recycling during the event. Auburn residents looking for additional e-waste options can also search RecyclingMonster's electronics recycling directory.

Residents may also bring paper documents for secure, on-site shredding. The City of Auburn says River Mill Data Management will provide the shredding service during the event hours.

Proof of Auburn Residency Required

Participation is limited to Auburn residents. Proof of residency may be provided with a recent water bill.

The city is asking participants to register online before attending. On the day of the event, materials should be placed in the trunk or rear of the vehicle before arrival.

Drivers should enter the Environmental Services Complex from Wire Road and follow posted event signage. This arrangement allows collection crews to remove materials without residents having to handle them at the unloading point.

Commercial Waste and Certain Hazardous Materials Will Not Be Accepted

Farm, commercial and industrial waste will not be accepted.

The city's prohibited-material list also includes ammunition, explosives, fire extinguishers, flares, gunpowder, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, substances regulated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, unknown gas cylinders, unknown materials and unstable wastes.

Residents should review Auburn's current accepted-material list before traveling to the event if they are uncertain whether a specific product qualifies.

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