Tuscaloosa Trash Pick Up: Complete Residential Collection and Recycling Services Guide

Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community, and the City of Tuscaloosa provides comprehensive trash pickup services to ensure residents have convenient and reliable solid waste collection. Understanding the local trash pickup schedule, guidelines, and service options helps homeowners maintain their property and contribute to the city’s environmental efforts.

References:

• Tuscaloosa Garbage & Trash Official Page
• Tuscaloosa Holiday Collection Schedule

Trash Pick Up Schedule in Tuscaloosa

The City of Tuscaloosa offers mandatory garbage service for all single-family residential premises within city limits. Trash and recycling are collected once a week on the same scheduled day, with routes beginning at 6 a.m.

Residential Trash Collection Guidelines

To ensure efficient collection, residents must follow specific preparation requirements:

• Bag all garbage and place bags inside the provided cart
• Do not overfill carts or place extra bags on the ground
• Position cart with arrows pointing toward the street before 6 a.m. on collection day
• Maintain at least 3 feet of clearance from other objects like mailboxes, cars, and fences
• Remove cart from curbside by 8 a.m. the day after collection

Recycling Services

Recycling is collected simultaneously with regular trash pickup. Residents can use the Environmental Services Route Map to confirm their specific collection day.

Bulk & Large Item Pick Up

Acceptable bulk items include:

• Old furniture
• Unwanted toys
• Limbs and brush
• Bagged leaves and grass clippings
• Rocks and bricks from home projects
• Appliances (collected separately for recycling)

Unacceptable items:

• Hazardous waste
• Tires
• Contractor-generated waste
• Electronics (must be dropped off at Richard A. Curry Environmental Complex)

Yard Waste and Seasonal Services

Special guidelines for yard waste:

• Limbs must be cut under 8 feet in length
• Diameter should not exceed 8 inches
• Leaves and small items must be bagged
• Refrigerators must have doors removed or be taped shut

Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes

During city holidays, trash collection schedules are adjusted:

• Routes will resume on the next scheduled work day
• Some holidays may cause one-day delays in collection
• Specific holiday schedules are published annually

How to Find or Request Services

Residents can:

• Use the Environmental Services Route Map
• Call Tuscaloosa 311 (205-248-5311)
• Visit Environmental Services at 3440 Reese Phifer Ave
• Email [email protected] for inquiries

Tuscaloosa’s trash pickup services are designed to keep the city clean, safe, and environmentally responsible. By following guidelines and staying informed about collection schedules, residents can contribute to efficient waste management and community well-being.

For the most up-to-date information, always check the official City of Tuscaloosa website or contact Tuscaloosa 311.