Salem County Improvement Authority
Important Notices
- Asbestos Notice – Effective May 1, 2023, the Salem County Improvement Authority will no longer accept asbestos from outside of Salem County.
- Effective January 1, 2023, all drivers must fill out the waste origin form correctly and, in its entirety, to be permitted into the landfill.
- Due to the very low volume of haulers accessing the landfill with solid waste on Saturdays, the landfill will no longer be open for haulers on Saturdays effective January 1, 2023.
Keeping Salem County Beautiful
The Salem County Improvement Authority (SCIA) is dedicated to providing safe, environmentally compliant, and affordable solid waste management, recycling assistance, and education for the Salem County community.
The Landfill is an important public asset and public service operated by SCIA utilizing best management practices and sound business judgment.
SCIA also promotes responsible community recycling and road clean-up efforts. We have a beautiful county and our goal is to keep it that way! We have natural beauty that must be maintained so generations that follow us can appreciate the wonders of Salem County.
Convenience Center
Winter Hours
November 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Wednesday and Saturday
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Summer Hours
April 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Credit card or cash payments only. Checks are not accepted.
36 McKillip Road, Alloway, NJ
Read our Solid Waste Policies
SCIA Office Hours
Mon – Fri from 8am to 4pm
Latest News & Notices
Scheduled Holidays for 2026
For our customers’ convenience, we are providing an early look at our 2026 holiday schedule.
November Document Shredding Event
Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. See post for more details.
Job Opening: Receptionist/Executive Assistant
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Receptionist/Executive Assistant will work no less twenty (20) hours and no more than thirty-five (35) per week. The Receptionist/Executive Assistant is responsible for performing duties related to administrative duties and financial transactions of the Authority following prescribed and well-established procedures.
Fall 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Event SUCCESS
Thank you to everyone who attended the October 18 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. See post for details on how much we collected this year.
BE SMART with SHARPS (Syringes)
Learn more on how to safely dispose of sharp hazardous materials at home.
Winter Seasonal Schedule Starts November 3
The Convenience Center will be open to the public on Wednesday and Saturday, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The winter seasonal schedule will remain operational through March 31, 2026.
Scheduled Events & Holidays
Shredding Events
- March 29, 2025 from 9am – Noon (originally scheduled for March 15)
- November 15, 2025 from 9am – Noon
Household Hazardous Waste Events
- April 12, 2025 from 8am – Noon
- October 18, 2025 from 8am – Noon
Holidays for SCIA
View the holidays observed by SCIA.
Facilities are normally closed on holidays, but see the schedule for exceptions.
Used Clothing Drop-Off Shed
Help us keep your donation clean and dry by putting the items in plastic bags.
Items Accepted:
All clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, drapes and stuffed toys. Your donation will not be cut up or shredded.
Please… no rags, fabric scraps, non-stuffed toys or household goods – these items are a hardship and expensive to dispose of.
