Madison runs two services: household garbage in the green cart is collected weekly by Madison County Sanitation, and yard debris plus large items are collected weekly by Republic Services on a route-based schedule.
The City of Madison separates collection into household garbage and trash (yard debris and large items). Household garbage service is provided by Madison County Sanitation every Thursday. Trash, which consists of yard debris and large items, is contracted to Republic Services (RS), which picks up 5 cubic yards per household once a week, about the size of a pickup truck's bed. If you set out more than 5 cubic yards you are not fined, but RS leaves a brochure and returns the following week for another 5 cubic yards. You may find your specific pickup day by calling Republic Services or checking madisonal.gov. Collection may be delayed during peak times.
No fine for exceeding the 5-cubic-yard trash limit; RS simply collects the balance the next week. Hazardous and prohibited items set out for collection are left behind.
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