Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Huntsville, AL
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Huntsville residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly, on your sanitation route day (look up by address); carts curbside by 7 a.m.
- Weekly, on your regular collection day — set items curbside; no appointment required
- Additional costs may be applied and billed on the monthly residential collection fee (see yard-waste pile fees)
- City of Huntsville — Public Works (Sanitation)
At a glance: Huntsville
- Trash day
- Weekly, on your sanitation route day (look up by address); carts curbside by 7 a.m.
- Bulk pickup
- Weekly, on your regular collection day — set items curbside; no appointment required
- Bulk cost
- Additional costs may be applied and billed on the monthly residential collection fee (see yard-waste pile fees)
- Dump
- Huntsville Landfill (Solid Waste Disposal Authority)
- Hazardous waste
- Solid Waste Disposal Authority Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly, on your sanitation route day (look up by address); carts curbside by 7 a.m.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Landfill (Solid Waste Disposal Authority) | landfill | 4100 Leeman Ferry Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 | Mon–Fri 7am–5pm | — |
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Household hazardous waste
Solid Waste Disposal Authority Household Hazardous Waste Facility
- Address
- 1055 A Cleaner Way, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Phone
- (256) 882-0155
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, drive-through drop-off, no appointment needed
- Residency
- Residents of Madison County, including the cities of Huntsville and Madison
Accepted
- electronics (tvs, laptops, cell phones)
- motor oil, gasoline, antifreeze
- paints and solvents
- household cleaners and chemicals
- insect and weed killers
- household and car batteries
- expired medicines
- used sharps (needles)
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Weekly, on your regular collection day; containerized (max 50 lbs) or piles under 10 cubic yards free
E-waste
- How
- Free drive-through drop-off at the SWDA Household Hazardous Waste facility
- Cost
- Free for Madison County residents
Residential garbage fee is $21.50/month for a 96-gallon cart (billed on the Huntsville Utilities bill). Bulk trash is part of weekly curbside collection, not a separate pickup.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Huntsville, AL?
- Weekly, on your sanitation route day (look up by address); carts curbside by 7 a.m.
- When is bulk pickup in Huntsville, AL?
- Weekly, on your regular collection day — set items curbside; no appointment required No appointment needed; place items at the curb on your collection day
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Huntsville?
- Additional costs may be applied and billed on the monthly residential collection fee (see yard-waste pile fees)
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Huntsville?
- furniture, appliances (refrigerators, washers, water heaters, microwaves), boxes, household items, tree limbs, junk, bagged yard waste
- Where can I dump trash near Huntsville?
- Huntsville Landfill (Solid Waste Disposal Authority) (4100 Leeman Ferry Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35805)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Huntsville?
- Solid Waste Disposal Authority Household Hazardous Waste Facility (1055 A Cleaner Way, Huntsville, AL 35805)
- Yard waste in Huntsville: Weekly, on your regular collection day; containerized (max 50 lbs) or piles under 10 cubic yards free
- Weekly, on your regular collection day; containerized (max 50 lbs) or piles under 10 cubic yards free
- E-waste in Huntsville: Free drive-through drop-off at the SWDA Household Hazardous Waste facility
- Free drive-through drop-off at the SWDA Household Hazardous Waste facility