Landfills: Citizens can dispose of waste at either City landfill free of charge. Landfill permits for commercial use may be obtained from the Southside District Office.

Recycling: Acceptable materials are household plastic containers #1 through #7, aluminum cans, steel cans (canned food), newspaper, cardboard (flattened), mixed paper: junk mail, telephone directories, catalogs, magazines, office paper (shredded too), and textbooks. Official recycling bin: Please call 311 for recycling bins (allow 5 work days for delivery). We also accept recyclables placed in brown paper bags. (No plastic bags please).

Hours of Operation:
Offices: 7 a.m.-3p.m. Monday-Friday
Landfills: 7 a.m.-3p.m. Monday-Friday, Saturday 7 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Night Shift: 8 p.m.-4a.m. Monday-Saturday

After Hours and Emergencies: 205-254-6344
•Eastern District 205-836-6456
•Ensley District 205-798-6272
•North Birmingham District: 205-254-2630
•Southside District: 205-254-6314

Applicable Fees: The City charges a fee, dependent upon whether a business is located within City limits, for solid waste disposal and asbestos removal services, as well as to restore asphalt pavements, sidewalks, curbs and gutters that have been destroyed by private construction. Birmingham also charges a fee to remove dead animals from private property.

Helpful Hints and Notes:

•Bag clippings and yard clippings for faster and cleaner service.

•Plastic trash cans are preferred over cans and plastic containers.

•Refuse should be set out between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

•Mosquito larvicide pellets for standing water may be obtained from the appropriate.

•Requests for street, storm sewer and sanitary sewer improvements should be made through the neighborhood officer(s).

•The City will not haul building material or trees cut down by private contractors.

•Medical waste, sharp objects, body fluids, etc., should be properly disposed of in a safe and sanitary manner. Please contact the Jefferson County Health Department (205-930-1290 for additional information.

•Citizens are welcome to leave their recyclables, (Number 1 & 2 plastics, clear and green glass, aluminum and steel cans and old newspapers), debris and refuse on the collection trucks at any of the district offices.