Sanitation & Solid Waste

Household Garbage

• Place all household garbage in bags inside a covered container.
• Set containers at the edge of the road by 6:00 AM on your collection day.
• Keep containers clear of mailboxes, vehicles, and low-hanging limbs.
• Return empty containers from the roadside after collection.

Collection schedules may shift by one day during holiday weeks. Changes are posted in the Alert Center. For your collection day or service provider, call City Hall at (205) 286-2243.

Bulk Items

Furniture, appliances, mattresses, and other large household items are not collected with regular garbage. Contact City Hall to ask about bulk pickup options or periodic community clean-up days.

Yard Debris

Limbs and yard waste should be cut to manageable lengths and stacked neatly near the road, away from ditches, culverts, and fire hydrants. Never place yard debris in drainage ditches.

Items That Are Not Accepted

• Household chemicals, paint, and solvents
• Motor oil, antifreeze, and automotive batteries
• Tires
• Construction and demolition debris
• Medical sharps (needles) unless sealed in a rigid container

Illegal Dumping

Dumping garbage on roadsides, vacant lots, or private property is against the law and harms our community. Report illegal dumping to City Hall or the Emelle Police Department with the location and, if possible, a description of the vehicle involved.