Shelby County's public dump is the Highway 70 Landfill at 401 Landfill Road, between Columbiana and Calera. It's open weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A car, van or SUV load is $10 and a pickup load $14. Bigger loads and trailers are weighed at $30 a ton for county residents. Twice a year, Shelby County residents can dump free.
Disposal sites in Shelby County
Shelby County Highway 70 Landfill
Landfill
Shelby County Environmental Services
401 Landfill Rd., Columbiana, AL 35051 Directions ↗
Car, van or SUV: $10; pickup truck (load at or below cab height): $14
Weighed loads and trailers: $30 a ton for county residents, $45 a ton from out of county ($10 minimum)
Mobile homes: $750
Cash, credit or debit card
Accepts: Household garbage (municipal solid waste) and construction and demolition debris
Won't take: Hazardous waste, car batteries, tires, liquids, paint (unless solidified with sand or cat litter), vehicles
From May 1, 2026, anyone entering the garbage or construction-debris working areas must wear a hard hat and safety vest. Residents using only the convenience area don't need them.
Closed Sundays, New Year's Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Keep children in the vehicle.
The County Commission sets two free landfill days a year for Shelby County residents. In 2026 they were Saturday, March 28 and Saturday, October 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and every vehicle had to be unloaded and out by 3:30. The usual limits still apply on free days: no hazardous waste, tires, batteries or liquids.
Recycling drop-offs
Shelby County's recycling bins take cardboard and paper only, flattened and unbagged, at eight sites, including Cahaba Lily (3200 Highway 52, Helena), Heardmont Park (5458 Cahaba Valley Road), Vandiver (12177 Highway 43), Westover (3320 Westover Road) and Wilsonville (85 Shop Road). No plastic, glass, garbage or shredded paper. If a bin is full, call Environmental Services at (205) 669-3737.
Find a disposal site near you
Enter your city or ZIP for the nearest sites across Alabama, then call ahead — hours and access rules vary a lot here.
Getting rid of something specific in Shelby County?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is closed Sundays and on New Year's Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
How much does the Shelby County Landfill charge?
A car, van or SUV load is $10 and a pickup load at or below cab height is $14. Trailers and larger loads are weighed: $30 a ton for county residents and $45 a ton from out of county, with a $10 minimum.
Does the Shelby County Landfill take tires?
No. The landfill does not accept tires, car batteries, hazardous waste or liquids. Paint is accepted only if it has been solidified with sand or cat litter.
When is the Shelby County free landfill day?
Shelby County holds two free landfill days a year for county residents. In 2026 they were March 28 and October 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
