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Huntsville, AL trash pickup schedule

Huntsville trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 233,627 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects City of Huntsville Public Works, Sanitation division collects residential garbage and curbside bulk/yard waste (fee billed on the Huntsville Utilities bill). Curbside recycling is a separate opt-in monthly program run by the Recycling Alliance of North Alabama (RANA), a division of the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville (SWDA), on its own schedule. Businesses use private waste handlers (see commercial page).3
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling monthly (one weekday a month, by week-of-month color code; 5th weekdays are not collection days), yard waste weekly (with bulk/curbside items; same day as garbage per the address search)3719
Set outat the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day; at least 5 ft from obstructions, no more than 2 ft from curb/road, lid arrows toward street3
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: maps.huntsvilleal.gov4 · Look up your day here
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Delayed one day. Garbage/yard waste (city). Wednesday holiday; page says collections delayed by one day. With the general rule (and Mon-Thu routes), Wednesday routes presumably go Thursday and Thursday routes Friday; the page does not spell this out.4

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 1 listed (hours and fees).

Huntsville holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleThe city lists its 2026 holidays individually: on delaying holidays (New Year's, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day) collection for the rest of the week is delayed one day (Monday routes collected Tuesday, etc.); Thanksgiving Thursday routes are collected Friday; Good Friday, Juneteenth, July 3 and Christmas carry no delay. If your collection day falls on a holiday, put the can at the curb the evening before the next business day. Recycling (RANA) follows its own holiday schedule.4
Official noticehuntsvilleal.gov4
Huntsville trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Delayed one day Garbage/yard waste (city). Thu Jan 1 collections delayed one day; leave cans at the curb until collected4
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 Delayed one day Garbage/yard waste (city).4
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Good Friday Fri, Apr 3, 2026 No change Garbage/yard waste (city).4
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 Delayed one day Garbage/yard waste (city).4
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 No change Garbage/yard waste (city). Holiday page labels it 'Thursday, June 19'; the city's 2026-06-16 news confirms offices closed Friday, June 19 and garbage collection not affected.4
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 No change Garbage/yard waste (city). Observed Friday July 34
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Delayed one day Garbage/yard waste (city).4
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Delayed one day Garbage/yard waste (city). Wednesday holiday; page says collections delayed by one day. With the general rule (and Mon-Thu routes), Wednesday routes presumably go Thursday and Thursday routes Friday; the page does not spell this out.4
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Moved to Friday Garbage/yard waste (city). Thursday routes collected Friday Nov 274
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 No change Garbage/yard waste (city).4

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Schedule for Residential Collection (2026 holidays), City of Huntsville offices to close for Juneteenth (2026-0…, City of Huntsville offices to close for observation of Ind… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Huntsville

How it worksSet collection days3
How to requestNo booking: bulk items (boxes, furniture, appliances, household items, tree limbs, junk, yard waste) go at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day. The city collects yard debris, empty boxes and other curbside items weekly; its address search shows the 'Yard Waste Day' as the same day as the garbage day.19
LimitsItems/bags max 50 lb; anything that fits must be containerized; tree limbs max 5 ft long; up to 10 cubic yards per collection at no charge; homeowner (non-contractor) building materials must be containerized3
FeesFree up to 10 cubic yards; $55 for each additional 5 cubic yards (rises to $60 on Jan. 1, 2027); uncontainerized yard waste may be charged a minimum $45 per cubic yard; billed on Huntsville Utilities bill319
Not accepted
  • Dirt, rocks, bricks, cinder blocks, shingles, concrete, land-clearing limbs/trimmings; contractor or commercial debris; hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, solvents), dead animals, medical/biological waste3

Sources: Curbside Collection (waste types, fees, rules), Huntsville sanitation rate to increase Jan. 1 (2024-10-25) Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Huntsville

Pickupmonthly (one weekday a month, by week-of-month color code; 5th weekdays are not collection days)7
Typesingle-stream11
Glassnot accepted7
Plastics#1 and #2 narrow-neck plastic bottles only (no other plastics or bags)10

Accepted

  • Aluminum and steel bi-metal cans (empty, rinsed; lids and labels may stay on)7
  • Paper: newspapers and inserts, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, stationery, office/school paper, paperback and phone books, paper bags (dry); shredded paper in paper bags only7
  • Cardboard, clean, dry and broken down to fit with lid closed7
  • Paper cartons/boxes: tissue, cereal and pasta boxes, cardboard egg crates7
  • #1 and #2 narrow-neck plastic bottles (water, soda, condiment, soap, milk jugs, laundry detergent); caps may stay on11

Not accepted

  • Glass, pizza boxes, styrofoam, electronics, yard waste, wood, food waste, paint cans, chemicals, plastic wrap/bags, tanglers (hoses, wires, hangers, chains), aerosol cans, aluminum foil, tin pie pans, deli trays/fruit containers, wide-mouth plastics (sour cream, yogurt, margarine tubs)7
  • Batteries, paint cans, used motor oil: take to the Household Hazardous Waste facility7
  • No bags; items must be loose; overflow outside the cart is not collected11

Programs

  • Opt-in: residents must register with RANA for a 95-gallon recycling cart (recycling-alliance.com); delivery takes 4-6 weeks. Cart out by 7 a.m.; clearance: city page says 3 ft, RANA's cart guide says 5 ft.7
  • RANA recycling holiday rule (separate from city garbage): if a listed holiday falls on or before your collection day in the same week, collection moves to the following day (including Saturdays). 2026 delaying holidays: New Year's (Jan 1), Memorial Day (May 25), Independence Day (July 4, no schedule change), Labor Day (Sept 7), Thanksgiving (Nov 26), Christmas (Dec 25); 2027: New Year's Day (Jan 1). MLK Day is not observed. Calendar PDF: recycling-alliance.com10
  • Recycling pickup day is not online: call 256-801-2278 or email [email protected], then follow the color-coded calendar (1st week green, 2nd blue, 3rd yellow, 4th orange).10
  • Free: residents are not charged for curbside recycling (SWDA funds it). Carts out by 7 a.m.; drivers can collect as late as 8 p.m.; report a missed cart within 3 business days.12

Sources: Items for Pick-Up (recycling), RANA Schedule (2026 recycling holidays), RANA What Goes In My Cart?, RANA FAQ Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes3
SeasonNot published by the city (official page)
How oftenweekly (with bulk/curbside items; same day as garbage per the address search)19
RulesGrass, leaves, hedge and shrub clippings in bags of 50 lb max (leaves: paper or biodegradable bags up to 32 gallons, per 2026 city news); at curb by 7 a.m., behind the curb, not in street/gutter/storm drain; limbs max 5 ft; collected by boom trucks with bulk trash317
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas treesCurbside: real Christmas trees are collected at the curb next to your cart (standing city guidance). Latest published drop-off: Operation Christmas Clean-Up, Sat Jan. 18, 2025, 8-11 a.m., John Hunt Park, 2315 Airport Road (2024-25 season; trees mulched). No 2026-27 notice yet.1618
Leaf collectionBag leaves in paper or biodegradable bags (max 32 gallons, 50 lb), tie the top, put them curbside by 7 a.m. on collection day; Public Works collects them. Blowing leaves into the street violates city ordinance (city news 2026-10-15).17

Sources: Curbside Collection (waste types, fees, rules), How To Get Rid Of..., Don't let fallen leaves create neighborhood hazards and he…, UPDATED: Huntsville's Green Team to collect live trees, ot…, Huntsville sanitation rate to increase Jan. 1 (2024-10-25) Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Solid Waste Disposal Authority)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run bySolid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville
Address1055 A Cleaner Way, Huntsville, AL 35805 · Map9
HoursMonday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (drive-through, open rain or shine)9
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itResidents of Huntsville, Madison and Madison County (RANA FAQ)9
AcceptsElectronics, automotive products (oil, gasoline, antifreeze), household cleaners/chemicals, pool chemicals, paints and solvents, insect and weed killers, household and car batteries, expired medicines, used sharps, fluorescent bulbs. Info: 256-882-0155.9

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Hazardous Waste, RANA FAQ Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formhuntsvilleal.gov (Huntsville Connect; garbage complaints via huntsvilleal.gov). Missed recycling: [email protected] or 256-801-2278 within 3 business days.2
Phone256-883-3964 (Sanitation Office, 4205 East Schrimsher Lane; Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-4 p.m.); recycling (RANA): 256-801-22781
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitehuntsvilleal.gov1
Recycling info phone256-880-6054 (Solid Waste Disposal Authority, for recycling pick-ups and holiday schedules; RANA's own line is 256-801-2278)4

Sources: Garbage & Recycling, Residential Garbage Collection, Schedule for Residential Collection (2026 holidays) Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All Alabama cities: Alabama trash pickup schedules.

Huntsville trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Huntsville?

Trash is collected weekly. Huntsville does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (maps.huntsvilleal.gov).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Huntsville?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Moved to Friday: Garbage/yard waste (city). Thursday routes collected Friday Nov 27

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Huntsville?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. No change: Garbage/yard waste (city).

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Huntsville?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Garbage/yard waste (city). Thu Jan 1 collections delayed one day; leave cans at the curb until collected

How do I get rid of bulky items in Huntsville?

Set collection days. No booking: bulk items (boxes, furniture, appliances, household items, tree limbs, junk, yard waste) go at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day. The city collects yard debris, empty boxes and other curbside items weekly; its address search shows the 'Yard Waste Day' as the same day as the garbage day. Fees: Free up to 10 cubic yards; $55 for each additional 5 cubic yards (rises to $60 on Jan. 1, 2027); uncontainerized yard waste may be charged a minimum $45 per cubic yard; billed on Huntsville Utilities bill.

Does Huntsville recycle glass?

Glass: not accepted.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Huntsville?

Use the city’s online form (huntsvilleal.gov) or call 256-883-3964 (Sanitation Office, 4205 East Schrimsher Lane; Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-4 p.m.); recycling (RANA): 256-801-2278.

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    Garbage & RecyclingCity · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential Garbage CollectionCity · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Curbside Collection (waste types, fees, rules)City · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Schedule for Residential Collection (2026 holidays)City · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Service RequestsCity · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    RecyclingCity · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Items for Pick-Up (recycling)City · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Solid Waste Disposal AuthorityCity · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Hazardous WasteCity · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    RANA Schedule (2026 recycling holidays)County · recycling-alliance.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    RANA What Goes In My Cart?County · recycling-alliance.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    RANA FAQCounty · recycling-alliance.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    City of Huntsville Christmas tree and trash disposal tips (2022-12-29)City · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    SWDA website (HTTP 500)County · swdahsv.org · checked October 30, 2026
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    How To Get Rid Of...City · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Don't let fallen leaves create neighborhood hazards and headaches (2026-10-15)City · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Huntsville sanitation rate to increase Jan. 1 (2024-10-25)City · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    City of Huntsville offices to close for Juneteenth (2026-06-16)City · huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Sanitation Routes (ArcGIS MapServer layer)City · maps.huntsvilleal.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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