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:
Mon., Wed. and Sat. 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
Solid Waste Advisory Committee Public Meeting – April 30
This meeting will be held on April 30. See post for further details.
Bid For Supplying Of Contract For Litter Guard Fencing
Deadline: May 28, 2025. See post for details on bidding.
Busy, Beautiful April
April was a busy and beautiful month at the Salem County Improvement Authority. Happy Earth Day 2025!
Salem City Clean Up Day
Saturday May 24, 2025 from 8:00am – 12:00pm. See post for more info.
Salem County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Public Meeting
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the offices of the Salem County Improvement Authority, 286 Welchville Road, Alloway, NJ.
Recycle Your Books!
Recycling books at The Salem County Improvement Authority is a simple yet impactful way to support both your community and the environment.
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.
