In June, the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) of Baldwin County, in collaboration with the City of Daphne, officially launched its new curbside recycling program providing residents with a convenient opportunity to support a cleaner, more sustainable community.
The first wave of recycling carts has already been delivered to more than 450 Daphne households that opted into the new service. Residents can recycle a variety of common household items made of paper, plastic, and aluminum. For a complete list of accepted materials, visit baldwincountyswda.org/recycling/recycling-details.
“This program is about giving our residents the tools to make a real difference. By providing curbside recycling and supporting expanded facilities, we’re investing in a cleaner, more sustainable future for our city and all of Baldwin County.”
Mayor Robin LeJeune, City of Daphne
Residents within Daphne city limits can sign up for curbside recycling at any time for $10 per month, which helps cover the cost of hauling, sorting, and responsibly processing recyclable materials. Daphne residents have the option of monthly, quarterly, or annual billing through SWDA of Baldwin County.
“Recycling isn’t free—hauling, sorting, and processing have real costs. The new recycling program is optional, and a great way to make a difference. With the opening of our new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) earlier this year and the upcoming launch of Alabama’s first CHaRM facility in Fairhope, we are building the infrastructure needed to significantly reduce landfill waste and give Baldwin County residents more sustainable options.”
Terri Graham, CEO of SWDA
The curbside recycling rollout is part of a broader effort to expand recycling access countywide, while also preparing for the June 2025 opening of the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) on Bishop Road in Fairhope. This new facility will accept items that are not suitable for curbside bins, including electronics, glass, batteries, lightbulbs, and household hazardous waste.
SWDA plans to expand this recycling program across Baldwin County. Residents in other municipalities will be notified when curbside service becomes available in their area. Residents within Daphne city limits can sign up at any time through the official program’s website, www.baldwinrecycles.org.
