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
Convenience Center Hours:
Wednesday and Saturday 8am – 3pm
Credit card or cash payments only. Checks are not accepted.
36 McKillip Road, Alloway, NJ
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Read our Solid Waste Policies
SCIA Office
SCIA Office Hours:
Mon – Fri from 8am to 4pm
Latest News & Notices
Public Meeting
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 6:00 pm – see post for details.
Shredding Event Recap – November 16, 2024
The Shredding Event was a great success and we thank the sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority who helped greet our residents.
Salem City Clean Up Day
What a success! There were about 100 volunteers who collected 4.37 tons (that’s 8,740 pounds) of litter, brush and bulky items removed from Salem City streets and neighborhoods!
All Truck Drivers and Managers are invited to SCIA’s Annual Trucker Safety Day!
Please join us on November 7th from 11 am – 1 pm.
Successful Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event!
Approximately 185 residents participated in our October Household Hazardous Waste event with a total of 8,320 pounds or 4.16 tons collected!
Roadside Clean-up Courtesy of Pennsville VFW Auxiliary
Pennsville VFW Auxiliary completed a roadside clean up on Industrial Park Road, Pennsville. SCIA is grateful for long term partnerships with various community and civic groups that help keep Salem County beautiful.
Scheduled Events & Holidays
Shredding Events
- March 15, 2025 from 9am – Noon
- 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.
