Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Mobile, AL
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Mobile residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly household garbage pickup (brown City of Mobile cart); cart curbside by 6 a.m. on collection day
- Every other week curbside residential trash collection (north and south routes)
- Free (the city charges no specific trash/garbage fees); oversized loads over 2 cubic yards collected by Public Works for $25 per half trailer load or $50 per full trailer load
- City of Mobile — Public Services (Environmental Services)
At a glance: Mobile
- Trash day
- Weekly household garbage pickup (brown City of Mobile cart); cart curbside by 6 a.m. on collection day
- Bulk pickup
- Every other week curbside residential trash collection (north and south routes)
- Bulk cost
- Free (the city charges no specific trash/garbage fees); oversized loads over 2 cubic yards collected by Public Works for $25 per half trailer load or $50 per full trailer load
- Dump
- Chastang Landfill
- Hazardous waste
- No permanent facility — the City of Mobile hosts free Household Hazardous Waste collection events (e.g., at James Seals Park, 540 Texas St, Mobile AL 36603); call the City of Mobile Environmental Department at (251) 208-7151 for the next event date
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly household garbage pickup (brown City of Mobile cart); cart curbside by 6 a.m. on collection day
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chastang Landfill | landfill | 17045 Highway 43, Mt. Vernon, AL 36560 | Mon–Fri 7am–4pm; closed weekends | Credit card payments only; no cash or checks |
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Household hazardous waste
No permanent facility — the City of Mobile hosts free Household Hazardous Waste collection events (e.g., at James Seals Park, 540 Texas St, Mobile AL 36603); call the City of Mobile Environmental Department at (251) 208-7151 for the next event date
Accepted
- automotive fluids
- aerosols
- batteries
- fluorescent tubes
- paint
- cleaners
- pesticides
- herbicides
- fertilizers
Not accepted
- tires
- explosives
- firearms
- pharmaceuticals
- medical waste
- appliances
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Every other week with residential trash pickup (tree limbs, tree/yard debris)
E-waste
- How
- Mobile County's free Operation Clean Sweep events accept electronics (computers/printers, flat-screen TVs, flat-screen monitors); CRT monitors not accepted; call (251) 574-7867 for the next event
- Cost
- Free at events
Mobile is the only municipality in the region that charges no specific trash and garbage fees — services are included in city taxes. Recycling center: 1451 Government Street, Mon–Sat 8am–5pm, (251) 478-3333.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Mobile, AL?
- Weekly household garbage pickup (brown City of Mobile cart); cart curbside by 6 a.m. on collection day
- When is bulk pickup in Mobile, AL?
- Every other week curbside residential trash collection (north and south routes) Automatic on your every-other-week trash route — no appointment needed
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Mobile?
- Free (the city charges no specific trash/garbage fees); oversized loads over 2 cubic yards collected by Public Works for $25 per half trailer load or $50 per full trailer load
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Mobile?
- tree limbs, tree/yard debris, discarded furniture, bedding
- Where can I dump trash near Mobile?
- Chastang Landfill (17045 Highway 43, Mt. Vernon, AL 36560)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Mobile?
- No permanent facility — the City of Mobile hosts free Household Hazardous Waste collection events (e.g., at James Seals Park, 540 Texas St, Mobile AL 36603); call the City of Mobile Environmental Department at (251) 208-7151 for the next event date
- Yard waste in Mobile: Every other week with residential trash pickup (tree limbs, tree/yard debris)
- Every other week with residential trash pickup (tree limbs, tree/yard debris)
- E-waste in Mobile: Mobile County's free Operation Clean Sweep events accept electronics (computers/printers, flat-screen TVs, flat-screen monitors); CRT monitors not accepted; call (251) 574-7867 for the next event
- Mobile County's free Operation Clean Sweep events accept electronics (computers/printers, flat-screen TVs, flat-screen monitors); CRT monitors not accepted; call (251) 574-7867 for the next event