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
Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting
Publish Date: March 13, 2026
Meeting date is Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The agenda for this meeting may include, but is not limited to, an application by Pole Tavern Recycling, for inclusion in the SC Solid Waste Management Plan.
New Seasonal Convenience Center Schedule
The Convenience Center has a new seasonal schedule that will run through October 31, 2026. See post for more details.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Free for Salem County Residents! See post for details including what may be brought in and what is prohibited.
Notice of Award of Contracts (2026)
Publish Date: February 17, 2026
See post for award recipients, services provided, time periods, and amounts.
2026 SCIA Meeting Schedule
Publish Date: February 16, 2026
2026 regularly scheduled meetings will take place at the Salem County Improvement Authority Office. See post for details on the 2026 meeting schedule.
Thank you for hosting County Roadway Cleanup Events in 2025!
The Salem County Improvement Authority and New Jersey Clean Communities Council recognize the following groups for hosting County roadway cleanup events in 2025!
Scheduled Events & Holidays
Shredding Events
- March 21, 2026 from 9am – Noon
- November 21, 2026 from 9am – Noon
Household Hazardous Waste Events
- April 18, 2026 from 8am – Noon
- October 17, 2026 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.
