Huntsville, AL Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Collection frequency
- Weekly, curbside
- Tree limb length limit
- 5 feet max, branches trimmed
- Bundle size/weight limit
- 48 inches, 50 lbs max
- Not collected curbside
- Contractor demolition/tree debris
- Max penalty
- $500 fine, 6 months jail
Summary
Huntsville's sanitation division collects bulk waste, white goods, and loose yard waste weekly from residences, but items must be set out neatly at the curb with tree limbs cut to 5 feet or less.
All bulk waste, white goods or loose yard waste to be removed by the sanitation division from private residences shall be placed either between the sidewalk and curb or in an accessible place approved by the sanitation division. Tree limbs shall be cut in lengths not exceeding five feet in length, with protruding branches trimmed. All such waste shall be placed in an orderly, neat manner adjacent to that portion of the street right-of-way normally used by vehicles so as not to obstruct sidewalks or the flow of traffic or water. All bulk waste, white goods and loose yard waste shall be collected weekly.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 30 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
City crews pick up bulk waste, white goods (appliances), and loose yard waste once a week at single-family homes under Sec. 22-75. Put items between the sidewalk and curb, cut tree limbs to 5 feet or less with branches trimmed, and keep everything clear of utility poles, guy wires, fire hydrants, and fences. Bundles of shrubbery clippings can't exceed 48 inches or 50 pounds. Tree-service contractors and land-clearing crews must haul their own debris: the city won't collect it curbside (Sec. 22-75(b), Sec. 22-80).
Violations & Fines
Violating the placement or collection rules is a misdemeanor under the Code's general penalty: up to $500 in fines and up to six months in jail (Sec. 1-7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Huntsville pick up bulk items curbside?
Will the city haul away debris from a tree service or contractor?
Sources & Official References
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