Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Birmingham, AL
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Birmingham residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly, one designated day per neighborhood (route letter sent to residents); carts out by 6 a.m.; recycling every other week on the same day
- Every other week by neighborhood; schedule posted monthly on the city website
- City of Birmingham — Department of Public Works, Waste Services Division
At a glance: Birmingham
- Trash day
- Weekly, one designated day per neighborhood (route letter sent to residents); carts out by 6 a.m.; recycling every other week on the same day
- Bulk pickup
- Every other week by neighborhood; schedule posted monthly on the city website
- Dump
- Eastern Area Landfill (City of Birmingham)
- Hazardous waste
- No permanent facility — Jefferson County hosts free Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events twice a year (April 25 and October 17, 2026, 8–11:30 a.m.) at Camp Bessemer (3295 King St, Bessemer AL 35023) and Camp Ketona (121 County Shop Road, Birmingham AL 35217); call 205-325-8741 for details
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly, one designated day per neighborhood (route letter sent to residents); carts out by 6 a.m.; recycling every other week on the same day
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Area Landfill (City of Birmingham) | landfill | 2787 Alton Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 Birmingham residents only — Jefferson County ID required | Mon–Fri 10am–3pm, Sat 8am–noon | Free for Birmingham residents with a valid Jefferson County ID |
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Household hazardous waste
No permanent facility — Jefferson County hosts free Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events twice a year (April 25 and October 17, 2026, 8–11:30 a.m.) at Camp Bessemer (3295 King St, Bessemer AL 35023) and Camp Ketona (121 County Shop Road, Birmingham AL 35217); call 205-325-8741 for details
Accepted
- paint
- automotive fluids (oil, gas, antifreeze)
- batteries
- household cleaners and chemicals
- yard chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers)
- electronics
- large appliances
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Every other week with bulk trash (brush)
E-waste
- How
- Jefferson County hosts free electronics drop-off/paper shredding events (Jan 31, Mar 14, May 9, Jun 13, Sep 12, 2026) and accepts electronics at HHW events
- Cost
- Free at county events
Bulk trash pickup sometimes runs behind schedule (East End district has lagged in recent updates) — check the city's daily bulk trash updates page. Regular trash is weekly on one designated day per neighborhood; recycling is every other week on the same day.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Birmingham, AL?
- Weekly, one designated day per neighborhood (route letter sent to residents); carts out by 6 a.m.; recycling every other week on the same day
- When is bulk pickup in Birmingham, AL?
- Every other week by neighborhood; schedule posted monthly on the city website Automatic on your neighborhood's bulk trash day — no appointment needed; check the daily bulk trash updates page for delays
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Birmingham?
- mattresses, furniture, large household items too big for the cart, brush/yard debris
- Where can I dump trash near Birmingham?
- Eastern Area Landfill (City of Birmingham) (2787 Alton Road, Birmingham, AL 35210)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Birmingham?
- No permanent facility — Jefferson County hosts free Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events twice a year (April 25 and October 17, 2026, 8–11:30 a.m.) at Camp Bessemer (3295 King St, Bessemer AL 35023) and Camp Ketona (121 County Shop Road, Birmingham AL 35217); call 205-325-8741 for details
- Yard waste in Birmingham: Every other week with bulk trash (brush)
- Every other week with bulk trash (brush)
- E-waste in Birmingham: Jefferson County hosts free electronics drop-off/paper shredding events (Jan 31, Mar 14, May 9, Jun 13, Sep 12, 2026) and accepts electronics at HHW events
- Jefferson County hosts free electronics drop-off/paper shredding events (Jan 31, Mar 14, May 9, Jun 13, Sep 12, 2026) and accepts electronics at HHW events