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:
Monday, 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
2024 Household Hazardous Waste Event
SCIA to host Household Hazardous Waste Event on October 19, 2024, 8:00 – 12:00 noon.
Msgr. John C. Griffey Assembly Knights of Columbus Road Clean-Up
Volunteers from Msgr. John C. Griffey Assembly Knights of Columbus recently completed roadside clean-up activities on a 2-mile stretch of Courses Landing Road, Carney’s Point.
Recycle Your Reusable Shopping Bags!
Do you find yourself with an abundance of reusable bags? NJ specs for such bags is 125 uses. Unfortunately, many bags are being discarded well before 125 uses.
March 2024 Shredding Event
The March 16, 2024 Shredding event collected 7,920 lb or 3.96 tons. We were visited by approximately 250 Salem County residents.
Salem County Improvement Authority Convenience Center
Beginning April 1, 2024, Salem County residents will be able to access the Salem County Improvement Authority Convenience Center on Mondays.
Reminder to all Commercial Trucks and Residents Coming to the Landfill
Please view post for details.
Scheduled Events & Holidays
Shredding Events
- March 16, 2024 from 9am – Noon
- November 16, 2024 from 9am – Noon
Household Hazardous Waste Events
- April 20, 2024 from 8am – Noon
- October 19, 2024 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.
