Huntsville Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. Curbside collection of bulky household items and large furniture is provided on regular weekly collection schedules. Set out items curbside with 5 feet of clearance from obstacles.
Huntsville bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Curbside collection of bulky household items and large furniture is provided on regular weekly collection schedules. Set out items curbside with 5 feet of clearance from obstacles. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | (256) 883-3964 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Huntsville
Follow the listed bulk rule: Curbside collection of bulky household items and large furniture is provided on regular weekly collection schedules. Set out items curbside with 5 feet of clearance from obstacles.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners can be collected through the bulk program with doors removed for child safety.
Local disposal alternatives in Madison County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Huntsville Landfill
4173 Leeman Ferry Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Regional sanitary landfill and resource recovery facility serving Huntsville and Madison County residents.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Huntsville Public Works Sanitation Division · municipal dpw
Phone: (256) 883-3964
308 Fountain Cir SWHuntsville, AL 35801
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Huntsville, AL?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out green automated garbage carts by 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Position carts at least 5 feet away from mailboxes, utility poles, and parked vehicles to allow automated truck arms to operate.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Huntsville?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Huntsville?
Curbside collection of bulky household items and large furniture is provided on regular weekly collection schedules. Set out items curbside with 5 feet of clearance from obstacles. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (256) 883-3964 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Huntsville?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paperboard boxes (flattened and placed clean), Newspapers, magazines, office paper, catalogs, and junk mail, Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2, rinsed clean), Aluminum and steel food and drink cans. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Glass bottles and jars (not accepted in curbside recycling program), Plastic bags and plastic film (place items loose into recycling cart), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam packaging, Electronics and rechargeable batteries, Yard waste, tree limbs, and food scraps. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).