Huntsville Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Huntsville recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- 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
Prohibited items
- 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
Can you recycle these items in Huntsville?
Can you recycle cardboard in Huntsville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Huntsville?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Huntsville?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Huntsville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Huntsville?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Huntsville?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Huntsville?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Huntsville?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in Huntsville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Huntsville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Huntsville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Huntsville?
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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).