Established as a collaborative partnership, the Recycling Center was constructed by Mobile County and has been operated by Goodwill Gulf Coast since the facility opened in November 2014.
The Mobile County Recycling Center was undertaken by the Mobile County Commission for the conservation and protection of coastal areas. The original construction and equipping of the facility was funded through offshore oil and gas revenues by the Coastal Impact Assistance Program, Wildlife and Sports Fish Restoration Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of the Interior. Funding for recycling equipment also has been provided by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Why is Goodwill Gulf Coast a good choice to operate the Mobile County Recycling Center? Because Goodwill Gulf Coast has been a leader in recycling items since 1956 in Mobile County, helping local residents find new uses for their unwanted items. Under the direction of Goodwill, the recycling center not only provides a convenient place for residents to recycle, the facility also creates jobs for up to a dozen local citizens, including individuals with disabilities.