Though Huntsville’s regional recycling program does not collect glass items, it has a particularly strong focus on recycling household hazardous waste materials.

Alabama’s biggest city offers “the easiest recycling recycling program under the sun.”

The electronics recycling event takes place on Saturday, October 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Opelika.

Where: Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope, AL View Larger Map When: Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. What: This suburb of Mobile goes green all day with exhibitors, movies, music and other green-skewed entertainment. Bring old electronics, cooking oil, aluminum, plastic and cardboard to recycle. Free for the whole family! More info: earthdaymobilebay.org