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Mobile, AL trash pickup schedule

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

Population 200,824 (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 Mobile Public Works Sanitation collects household garbage (brown carts, weekly, Tue-Fri routes) and roadside 'trash' (yard debris, furniture, bedding piles at the curb, every other week, Mon-Fri routes). No curbside recycling: recycling is drop-off only at three city centers. No separate trash/garbage fee (2023 city release).721
How oftenTrash weekly (household garbage, brown cart); yard debris/bulky 'trash' piles every other week, yard waste every other week (on the trash route)24
Set outat the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day; return the cart by 11:59 p.m. that day2
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: experience.arcgis.com. App: City of Mobile GIS 'My Place' (also printable garbage day maps East/West Tue-Fri, trash North/South date maps)6 · Look up your day here
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Normal garbage and trash routes; recycling centers closed1

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 5 listed (hours and fees).

Mobile holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNo general rule; the city publishes a yearly table. Garbage and trash are not collected on listed holidays; most weekday holidays get a Saturday makeup day, some have none (Fat Tuesday trash, Labor Day trash). Monday holidays do not affect garbage, which has no Monday routes. Recycling centers close on all listed holidays. Schedule marked subject to change.115
Official noticecityofmobile.gov1
Mobile trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Changes; see details Garbage and trash closed; makeup day Saturday, Jan 3; recycling centers closed1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 Changes; see details Trash (Monday routes) made up Saturday, Jan 24; no impact on garbage (no Monday garbage routes); recycling centers closed1
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Mardi Gras Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Changes; see details Monday Feb 16: Tuesday garbage routes run a day early on Monday; trash running normally; recycling centers closed1
Mardi Gras Tuesday Tue, Feb 17, 2026 Changes; see details Fat Tuesday: no garbage (Tuesday routes ran Monday); trash closed with no makeup day; recycling centers closed1
Good Friday Fri, Apr 3, 2026 No change Normal garbage and trash routes; recycling centers closed1
Easter Sun, Apr 5, 2026 No change Sunday: no routes scheduled; table lists all three services CLOSED (recycling centers closed)1
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 Changes; see details Monday: trash made up Saturday, May 30; garbage column reads CLOSED (no Monday garbage routes); recycling centers closed1
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 Moved to Saturday Friday garbage and trash routes made up Saturday, June 20; recycling centers closed1
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 No change Holiday observed Friday July 3: normal garbage and trash routes; recycling centers closed July 3 and 41
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Changes; see details Monday: trash closed with no makeup day; garbage column reads CLOSED (no Monday garbage routes); recycling centers closed1
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 No change Normal garbage and trash routes; recycling centers closed1
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Moved to Saturday Thursday garbage and trash routes made up Saturday, Nov 28; Friday Nov 27 runs Friday routes; recycling centers closed Nov 26-271
Christmas Eve Thu, Dec 24, 2026 No change Normal routes; recycling centers closed1
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Moved to Saturday Friday garbage and trash routes made up Saturday, Dec 26; recycling centers closed1

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

Sources: Sanitation Holiday Schedule (2026), City of Mobile will not collect garbage, roadside trash on…, No roadside trash collection for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Mobile

How it worksSet collection days Furniture, bedding and yard debris go out at the curb on the every-other-week trash day; no booking34
How to requestNo booking for furniture/bedding/yard piles: put out on your every-other-week trash day, not more than 48 hours early. Electronics or appliance pickup: work order via Mobile 311 (251-208-5311); trash calendar pages give Public Works 251-208-4100 for small-electronics pickup. Piles over the limit: call 311 for an estimate.3
Limits2 cubic yards per pickup (3' x 3' x 6' or 15 bags); larger piles removed for a charge by estimate; limbs max 12 in diameter and 6 ft long311
FeesFree within the 2-cubic-yard limit; larger piles priced by size3
Not accepted
  • household chemicals, paint, stain, construction debris, glass, sinks, bathtubs, HVAC units, sheetrock, insulation, fencing3
  • electronics, appliances, paint, tires, glass on the trash pile (whole pile refused)3
  • refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners containing Freon, oil or gas3
  • contractor and commercial debris3
  • tires (take to a tire dealer or H&S Landfill)13
  • materials from evictions and commercial projects/businesses; limbs over 12 in diameter or 6 ft long3

Sources: Trash Collection Rules, Residential Trash Pickup, Trash Pickup North (2026 dates), Scrap Tires Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Mobile

PickupNot published by the city (official page)
Typenone (no curbside; single-stream drop-off centers only)16
Glassnot accepted816
Plasticsempty plastic bottles and containers (no resin numbers stated)16

Accepted

  • aluminum and steel cans16
  • food and beverage cartons16
  • paper products, including newspapers and flattened cardboard16
  • empty plastic bottles and containers16
  • household electronics (phones, computers, game consoles, small electronics) at the recycling centers8

Not accepted

  • glass (since April 1, 2024)8
  • gift bags with bows/plastics; most wrapping paper8
  • TVs of any kind8
  • Styrofoam8
  • plastic bags8
  • paper towels, pizza boxes, batteries, clothing (2024 city release)20

Programs

  • Single-stream drop-off recycling at three city recycling centers (no curbside recycling)8
  • Free 18-gallon take-home recycling bins at the drop-off centers (2025 program, while supplies last)16

Sources: Recycling, City taps grant partnership to offer free recycling bins t…, Mobile expanding recycling outreach, opens new recycling c… Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes3
SeasonNot published by the city (official page)
How oftenevery other week (on the trash route)4
RulesPile at the curb on your property (not in street, gutters, medians or under lines); grass/leaves raked and bagged; max ~2 cubic yards (15 bags) every other week; limbs max 12 in diameter, 6 ft long; not out more than 48 hours early ($532 fine); no yard debris in the garbage cart3
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas treesNot published by the city (official page)
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (free, city residents only): Fall 2026 event held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., James Seals Community Center, 540 Texas St. Accepts automotive fluids, aerosols, batteries, fluorescent tubes, paint (15 gal limit), cleaners, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane; not tires, electronics, appliances, pharmaceuticals, medical waste. Next event not yet announced.17

Sources: Trash Collection Rules, Residential Trash Pickup, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

City of Mobile recycling drop-off centers (3)

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address4851 Museum Drive (Western Administrative Complex, Langan Park); 308 Pinehill Drive (behind Police Headquarters); 1750 Dauphin Island Parkway (between Faye St. and Magnolia Ln.) · Map8
HoursMon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun 7 a.m.-4 p.m.8
Feesfree8
Who can use itCity of Mobile residents only; proof of residence may be requested8
Acceptssingle-stream recyclables (no glass) plus small household electronics in the blue e-waste bins (no TVs)8

Chastang Landfill

TypeLandfill
Run byprivate/not stated (listed by City of Mobile)
Address17045 Highway 43, Mt. Vernon 36560 · Map9
HoursMonday - Friday 7:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.; closed weekends9
FeesCredit card payments only (no cash/checks)9
Phone(251) 829-4006

Dirt, Inc.

TypeLandfill
Run byprivate/not stated (listed by City of Mobile)
Address8081 Cottage Hill Road · Map9
HoursMonday - Saturday 7:00a.m. - 5:00p.m9
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Phone(251) 633-7474

H & S Land, Inc.

TypeLandfill
Run byprivate/not stated (listed by City of Mobile)
Address8700 Howells Ferry Road, Semmes · Map9
HoursMonday - Friday 7:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.; Saturday 7:00a.m. - 3 p.m.9
FeesTires: $2.50 a tire, or $12 a cubic yard with a $60 minimum; no tires Fri/Sat (city scrap-tire page); other fees not stated9
Phone(251) 645-9702

Lott Road Landfill

TypeLandfill
Run byprivate/not stated (listed by City of Mobile)
Address5400 Dossett Road, Prichard (1/2 mile west of Highpoint) · Map9
HoursMonday - Friday 7:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.9
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Phone(251) 456-5321

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

Sources: Recycling, Landfill Information, Scrap Tires Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formNot published by the city (official page)
Phone251-208-5311 (Mobile 311)2
311Mobile 311: 251-208-531110
Official websitecityofmobile.gov6
Public works phone251-208-4100 (Public Works; small-electronics pickup)11
Hhw phone251-208-7151 (Environmental Engineering, HHW events)17

Sources: Garbage Collection Rules, Trash and Garbage (residents hub), City of Mobile will not collect garbage or roadside trash …, Trash Pickup North (2026 dates), Household Hazardous Waste Collection Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All Alabama cities: Alabama trash pickup schedules.

Mobile trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Mobile?

Trash is collected weekly (household garbage, brown cart); yard debris/bulky 'trash' piles every other week. Mobile does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (experience.arcgis.com) or the City of Mobile GIS 'My Place' (also printable garbage day maps East/West Tue-Fri, trash North/South date maps) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Mobile?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Thursday garbage and trash routes made up Saturday, Nov 28; Friday Nov 27 runs Friday routes; recycling centers closed Nov 26-27

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Mobile?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Friday garbage and trash routes made up Saturday, Dec 26; recycling centers closed

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

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Changes; see details: Garbage and trash closed; makeup day Saturday, Jan 3; recycling centers closed

How do I get rid of bulky items in Mobile?

Set collection days. No booking for furniture/bedding/yard piles: put out on your every-other-week trash day, not more than 48 hours early. Electronics or appliance pickup: work order via Mobile 311 (251-208-5311); trash calendar pages give Public Works 251-208-4100 for small-electronics pickup. Piles over the limit: call 311 for an estimate. Fees: Free within the 2-cubic-yard limit; larger piles priced by size.

Does Mobile recycle glass?

Glass: not accepted.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Mobile?

call 251-208-5311 (Mobile 311).

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    Sanitation Holiday Schedule (2026)City · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Garbage Collection RulesCity · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Trash Collection RulesCity · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential Trash PickupCity · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Household Garbage Pickup (day maps)City · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Trash and Garbage (residents hub)City · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Sanitation (Public Works)City · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    RecyclingCity · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Landfill InformationCity · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Trash Pickup North (2026 dates)City · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Trash Pickup South (2026 dates)City · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Scrap TiresCity · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    No roadside trash collection for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (2026-01-16)City · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Household Hazardous Waste CollectionCity · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Address_Parcel_Combo_Hosted FeatureServer (City of Mobile GIS, behind My Place)City · services3.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Mobile expanding recycling outreach, opens new recycling center (2024-04-15)City · cityofmobile.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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