Republic Services provides curbside recycling, with one scheduled pick-up per every other week. Each household is provided a recycling cart, and your participation is optional. The cart should be placed curbside the night before your collection day, and removed by 7:00 p.m. the day of collection.
Recycling Information
Recycling is picked up every other week on Wednesday. Large cardboard boxes are removed as “Trash” by the City Street Department on your assigned trash pickup day.
Click on the calendar link below to print a recycle calendar and call City Hall (256-435-7611) to determine your pick-up day.
Items collected: Click Approved Items Recycle Flyer link below.
- Cans – aluminum, steel and tin (please rinse the cans).
- Aluminum – foil or baking tins.
- Paper – newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, office paper and phone books.
- Plastic – bottles that have a 1 on the bottom such as soft drink bottles, water bottles, mouthwash bottles, and plastic jars.
- Plastic - bottles that have a 2 on the bottom such as laundry detergent, milk jugs, shampoo bottles, and cleaning supply bottles.
- Cardboard – corrugated boxes, small packing boxes (please break down).
Not recyclable: Click the DO NOT Recycle List link below.
- Hazardous materials
- Containers contaminated with food
- Garden hoses
- Electronics
- Cables or cords
- Plastic bags
- Rope and string
- Ratchet straps
- Vacuum hoses
- Vacuum cleaners
- Clothing and other textiles
- Plastics #3-7
- Wire hangers
- Glass
- Rubber balls
- Yard waste
- Used HVAC filters
- Foam products
- Bulky plastic items (cooler, toys, etc.)
- Scrap metal
- Household garbage
- Food waste
- Styrofoam
Follow the Red Schedule if you live in the NE Quadrant.
Follow the Blue Schedule for all other quadrants.