Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community, and the City of Hoover provides residents with streamlined trash pick up services designed to meet the needs of its growing population. Understanding your local trash collection schedule and guidelines ensures smooth, reliable waste removal for every household.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Hoover
Hoover’s waste collection is managed by Amwaste, with a systematic approach to residential trash and recycling services. Routes may begin as early as 6:30 a.m., so residents must have their materials out for collection by that time on their scheduled service days.
Residential Trash Collection
Hoover offers a two-collection weekly service:
- First collection: Household garbage and small bulk/brush items (all waste goes to the landfill)
- Second collection: Mixed stream recycling (sorted at RePower South facility)
Cart Placement Guidelines
- Place carts with lid arrows pointing to the street
- Position within 3 feet of the curb
- Avoid placing carts on storm drains, sidewalks, or near obstructions
- Do not exceed 50 lbs per bag/container
Recycling Services
Recycling occurs during the second weekly collection. Key features:
- No need to sort recyclables
- Bagged recycling and household waste accepted
- Processed at RePower South facility
- Residents encouraged to retain recyclables until second collection day
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Residents can request bulk item collection through MyHooverConnect:
- Branches limited to 6 feet in length
- Remove glass from items, place in separate container
- Refrigerated appliances require Freon removal tag
- Scheduled within 10 days of request
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Leaf and debris collection:
- Bag leaves and place curbside
- Submit pickup request via MyHooverConnect
- Loose debris should be bagged and placed in cart
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Amwaste does not operate on:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- 4th of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Services delayed by one day following these holidays.
How to Find or Request Services
MyHooverConnect offers multiple service channels:
- Mobile app (App Store/Google Play)
- Online web portal
- Phone: 205-739-7311
- Email: [email protected]
Inclement Weather Considerations
During snow or ice, Amwaste may delay services to ensure driver safety. Residents are asked to be patient during these times.
Hoover’s trash pick up services provide residents with a comprehensive, efficient waste management system. By following guidelines and utilizing MyHooverConnect, residents can ensure smooth, reliable trash and recycling collection.
FAQ
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
Why was trash not picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
How much should I be paying for trash service?Most trash collection services charge customers on a monthly basis although some charge on a quarterly basis. Regardless of how you are billed, expect to pay anywhere from $20 per month to $80 depending primarily on where you live.
http://hooveralabama.gov/308/Trash-Recycling
Check out information on leaf collection, household hazardous waste, recycling, and garbage collection services in Hoover.
https://hooveralabama.gov/954/My-Hoover-Connect
To report a missed pickup, please use the red MyHooverConnect button on the homepage. From there, press the “Select A Request” category, then choose the