Madison, AL Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Weekly limit
- 5 cubic yards/household
- Tree limbs
- Cut under 8 feet, neat pile
- Leaves/clippings
- Must be bagged in plastic
- Fridges/freezers
- Remove doors or snap locks
- Not accepted
- Hazmat, construction materials
Summary
Republic Services collects appliances, furniture, mattresses, and yard debris weekly. Tree limbs must be under 8 feet, leaves and clippings bagged, and refrigerators must have doors or locks removed before pickup.
TREE LIMBS: Limbs must be cut in lengths not exceeding 8 feet long with protruding branches trimmed and placed in a neat pile. ... It is unlawful to place out for collection any freezer or refrigerator... that has a snap lock or other similar device.
Full Breakdown
Madison's weekly trash service by Republic Services handles bulky and yard items up to 5 cubic yards. Tree limbs must be cut to lengths not exceeding 8 feet, with protruding branches trimmed and placed in a neat pile. Leaves, grass clippings, and shrubbery clippings must be placed in plastic bags because the truck uses a claw. Appliances such as washers, dryers, water heaters, refrigerators, couches, tables, and mattresses are accepted. It is unlawful to set out any freezer or refrigerator (or similar container large enough to enclose a person) with a snap lock unless the locking device or door is first removed; Freon units must be drained and the compressor removed. Basketball goals must be cut into two pieces.
Violations & Fines
Setting out a lockable refrigerator or freezer with its snap lock intact is unlawful; hazardous materials and construction debris are refused and left at the curb.
Frequently Asked Questions
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