Madison County Solid Waste Authority Landfill & Transfer Station Protocols

# Madison County Solid Waste Authority Landfill & Transfer Station Protocols

Environmental stewardship in North Alabama requires strict compliance with state and county solid waste management guidelines. Whether you are remodeling a home in Madison or gutting a commercial property along University Drive, knowing what materials can enter your dumpster ensures seamless disposal without penalty fees.

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1. Approved Waste Streams in Quantum Containers

* **General Construction & Remodeling Debris**: Drywall, framing studs, plywood, insulation, PVC piping, ceramic tile, laminate flooring, cabinetry, and fixtures. * **Household Junk & Estate Cleanouts**: Sofas, mattresses, dressers, tables, toys, exercise gear, and boxed attic items. * **Roofing & Siding Waste**: Asphalt shingles, roll roofing, cedar shakes, gutters, flashing, and vinyl siding. * **Yard Trimmings & Tree Debris**: Tree branches, brush, logs, mulch, and storm debris.

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2. Strictly Prohibited & Hazardous Waste Items

Under Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) regulations, the following items are strictly banned from standard roll-off containers:

| Category | Prohibited Items | Proper Alternative Disposal | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Hazardous Liquids** | Wet oil/latex paints, chemical stains, motor oils, fuels, solvents | Madison County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Avington) | | **Refrigerants** | Uncertified refrigerators, AC units, freezers | Certified HVAC Freon evacuation recovery centers | | **Automotive** | Tires, lead-acid vehicle batteries, transmission fluids | Local automotive service centers & tire retailers | | **Pressurized Gas** | Propane tanks, fire extinguishers, compressed gas cylinders | Certified gas cylinder exchange and recycling depots |

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3. Aggregate Recycling for Concrete & Dirt

For heavy masonry tear-outs, Quantum offers dedicated **10-Yard Heavy Material Containers**. Keeping heavy concrete separated from mixed garbage allows us to route your debris directly to local aggregate crushers where it is recycled into road base.