Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, healthy communities, and Birmingham residents rely on efficient trash pick up services to keep their neighborhoods pristine. Understanding the nuances of trash collection can help homeowners stay compliant and ensure smooth, timely waste removal.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Birmingham
Birmingham offers structured waste collection services with designated pickup days for different neighborhoods. Residents are assigned specific days based on their location, ensuring systematic and organized trash removal.
Residential Trash Collection
Neighborhoods in Birmingham have dedicated weekly garbage pickup days. Residents should:
- Place trash containers at the curb by 6:00 AM on their assigned day
- Use approved containers (20-35 gallon garbage cans)
- Ensure all trash is bagged
- Limit container weight to 50 pounds
Recycling Services
Recycling occurs every other week on the same day as household trash. Neighborhoods are divided into Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 groups with specific recycling weeks throughout the year.
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Birmingham offers free bulky item pickup on regular trash days, including:
- Mattresses
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Doors
- Carpeting (rolled under 4 feet and tied)
Exclusions include:
- Construction debris
- Contractor materials
- Logs and stumps
- Landscaping waste
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste collection typically runs from April through late fall. During off-seasons, residents must arrange alternative disposal methods.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During holidays like New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, collection schedules shift by one day.
How to Find or Request Services
Residents can:
- Check online neighborhood schedules
- Call 311 or (205) 254-6314 for missed pickups
- Submit online complaints during business hours
- Contact local waste management for specific inquiries
Effective trash pick up requires resident participation and understanding of local guidelines. By following Birmingham’s waste collection schedules and regulations, residents contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
For the most up-to-date information, always verify current schedules and guidelines with official city resources.
https://www.birminghamal.gov/government/city-departments/department-public-works/waste-services/garbage-recycle-bulk-trash-schedules
Neighborhoods will have one dedicated day each week for household garbage pickup. Please note whether your neighborhood is a “1” or a “2” to identify your
https://www.bhamgov.org/about_birmingham/city_departments/public_services/trash_collection.php
Trash collection begins promptly at 7:00 a.m., so be sure to have your trash/recyclables/yard waste at the curb by 6:45 a.m. (You may place your rubbish at the