Huntsville, AL Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Collection frequency
- Weekly for bulk and yard waste
- Tree limb length limit
- 5 feet, branches trimmed
- Leaf/grass bag weight limit
- 50 lbs per bag
- Bundle size limit
- 48 inches, 50 lbs max
- Placement
- Between sidewalk and curb
Summary
Huntsville's sanitation division collects loose yard waste, tree limbs, and bagged leaves weekly at the curb, but tree limbs must be cut to five feet or less and waste must sit between the sidewalk and curb.
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
The city's sanitation division picks up loose yard waste, bulk waste, and white goods weekly from single-family homes, placed between the sidewalk and curb or another approved spot, clear of utility poles, hydrants, and low wires. Tree limbs must be cut to no more than five feet with branches trimmed. Leaves and grass clippings must be bagged in tied, sealed bags weighing no more than 50 pounds each; shrubbery clippings bundled or bagged follow the same 50-pound, 48-inch limit. Tree service contractors may not dump limb debris at the curb for the city to haul away.
Violations & Fines
Setting bulk waste or yard debris under utility wires, against hydrants, or with limbs over five feet long can get pickup skipped; general Code violations carry fines up to $500 and up to six months in jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can tree limbs be for Huntsville curbside pickup?
Do leaves and grass clippings need to be bagged?
Will the city collect debris left by a tree service?
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