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WASTE & RECYCLING ADVENTURE CENTER
Our 7,000-square-foot Waste & Recycling Adventure Center offers an immersive, hands-on experience designed to bring recycling and waste management to life. Featuring 20 interactive activities, the space allows students, community groups, and residents to explore how materials are sorted, processed, and reused.
Visitors can engage with exhibits that highlight our locations and services across Baldwin County, while also viewing the Green Machine in action from a dedicated observation area. Originally designed to support 5th through 10th grade learning standards, the center is accessible, engaging, and educational for visitors of all ages.
VISIT US
Bring your class, club, business, or organization to the Waste and Recycling Adventure Center for a guided educational experience led by our team. Tours can include hands-on activities and a behind-the-scenes look at Baldwin County’s recycling process, including the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Whether you are visiting for an educational field trip or a business-focused tour to better understand our operations, we offer flexible experiences to fit your group’s needs.
WASTE & RECYCLING EDUCATION TRAILER
Introducing the Waste and Recycling Mobile Adventure
Our new Waste and Recycling Mobile Adventure is a traveling learning experience bringing hands‑on environmental education directly to communities across Baldwin County. The mobile adventure supports school programs, community events, and public outreach by taking the learning on the road and meeting people where they are.Inside the trailer, guests will find various interactive exhibits explaining how waste is managed, how recycling works, and how everyday actions contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment.
Want to see the trailer near you?
MEET SALTY
The Official SWDA Mascot
Salty is a fun and familiar face you will spot throughout our facilities and materials. As our official mascot, Salty represents our commitment to protecting Baldwin County’s environment and making recycling education engaging for all ages.
When you visit our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), be sure to keep an eye out. Salty is hidden throughout the Education Center in a unique, interactive experience designed for visitors.
Each appearance is tucked into artwork and displays across the space, encouraging you to explore, learn, and take a closer look at how recycling works in our community. It is a great activity for students, families, and anyone who enjoys a challenge while discovering something new.
Next time you visit, start your search and see how many Saltys you can find.
