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City collection The weekly curbside program takes heavy trash: large yard waste, furniture and material from minor household projects such as cabinets or toilets, as long as the pile stays inside the City's size limits. No charge. Heavy trash at homes receiving City collection on the assigned weekly collection day. The City publishes no separate heavy trash charge and asks for no advance call for material that meets the pile limits.
City collection The City's heavy trash description names furniture and material from minor household projects but does not list mattresses, so a mattress needs a call before it goes to the curb. The City publishes no mattress rule and no mattress charge. Call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 to confirm that a mattress will be collected with the heavy trash before you set it out.
City collection The City publishes no white good or appliance rule and does not name appliances in its heavy trash description, so an appliance needs a call before it leaves the property. The City publishes no appliance acceptance rule and no appliance rate, and the landfill page describes construction and demolition waste rather than appliances. Call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 to confirm the item and the route, including whether a cooling appliance needs anything done to it first.
City collection Garbage is collected once a week in the City's green cart on an assigned collection day, and the city code makes participation in the collection system mandatory for homes and businesses inside the city limits. $22.5 for the monthly residential collection fee set by the city code for each dwelling, house, apartment or condominium unit, billed with the city utility bill. Residential addresses inside the Florence city limits, which must subscribe to the city collection system unless the state grants a certificate of exception. Up to three additional carts are available at a published monthly rate each.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
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The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Florence collects its own garbage and recycling. The City's Solid Waste and Recycling Department runs one weekly pickup day per address for the green garbage cart and the blue recycling cart, and the same curbside program takes heavy trash: large yard waste, furniture and material from minor household projects such as cabinets or toilets, as long as the pile fits the published size limits. Construction debris is a different matter, because the City states that it does not collect it and that contractors handle what their projects generate, and the city landfill takes nonhazardous construction and demolition waste from inside the city limits instead.
Garbage is collected once a week in the City's green cart on an assigned collection day, and the city code makes participation in the collection system mandatory for homes and businesses inside the city limits.
City cost & eligibility
$22.5 for the monthly residential collection fee set by the city code for each dwelling, house, apartment or condominium unit, billed with the city utility bill. Residential addresses inside the Florence city limits, which must subscribe to the city collection system unless the state grants a certificate of exception. Up to three additional carts are available at a published monthly rate each.
When & how
Carts go to the curb on the assigned weekly collection day and come back in within 24 hours after they are emptied. Holiday weeks move the affected pickups one day later, and the City asks for garbage at the street by 7:00 a.m.
Get it ready
Bag the waste, keep the cart clean, and keep hazardous waste, medical waste and other dangerous substances out of it. Seal medical waste in a heavy plastic container before it goes in, break down boxes and cartons, and store carts beside, behind or inside the property rather than at the curb.
The weekly curbside program takes heavy trash: large yard waste, furniture and material from minor household projects such as cabinets or toilets, as long as the pile stays inside the City's size limits.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Heavy trash at homes receiving City collection on the assigned weekly collection day. The City publishes no separate heavy trash charge and asks for no advance call for material that meets the pile limits.
When & how
Heavy trash moves with the same weekly collection as the carts. Bagged grass clippings are collected at the curb when they are set clear of obstacles.
Get it ready
A pile, including brush, may not exceed four feet high, ten feet long and five feet deep. Put it no more than two feet from the street's edge and about five feet from mailboxes, utility poles, fences and parked cars, keep it clear of low limbs, utility lines and water meters, and expect an oversized pile to be left for the resident to dispose of.
The City's heavy trash description names furniture and material from minor household projects but does not list mattresses, so a mattress needs a call before it goes to the curb.
City cost & eligibility
The City publishes no mattress rule and no mattress charge. Call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 to confirm that a mattress will be collected with the heavy trash before you set it out.
When & how
Confirm the mattress with the Solid Waste and Recycling office, then place it with the heavy trash pile on the collection day, inside the four foot by ten foot by five foot pile limit.
Get it ready
Keep the mattress out of the garbage cart and off the top of the pile. A pile that exceeds the published dimensions is left for the resident to dispose of, so build the pile around the size it will actually be.
The City publishes no white good or appliance rule and does not name appliances in its heavy trash description, so an appliance needs a call before it leaves the property.
City cost & eligibility
The City publishes no appliance acceptance rule and no appliance rate, and the landfill page describes construction and demolition waste rather than appliances. Call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 to confirm the item and the route, including whether a cooling appliance needs anything done to it first.
When & how
Call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 before an appliance goes to the curb, and do not set it out with the heavy trash until that call has confirmed the collection.
Get it ready
Leave the appliance whole rather than breaking it apart at the curb, and keep refrigerant, oil and other chemicals out of the garbage cart. City code makes it unlawful to place hazardous waste, medical waste or other dangerous substances in a cart or dumpster.
The City publishes no television or electronics rule and does not name electronics in its curbside description, so the drop-off site and the Solid Waste office have to confirm the item first.
City cost & eligibility
The City publishes no electronics rate and no list of accepted electronics, so no amount can be quoted. Call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 to confirm whether a television, monitor or computer is taken at the recycling drop-off before you load it.
When & how
The recycling drop-off at 1200 Terrace Street keeps outdoor bins open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Confirm the item with the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 before the trip.
Get it ready
Keep electronics out of the garbage and recycling carts while the route is confirmed, and wipe personal data from a computer, phone or drive before it leaves the property.
The City does not collect construction debris, and contractors are responsible for disposing of the construction and demolition debris their projects generate.
City cost & eligibility
The City states plainly that it does not collect construction debris and that this is not a service it provides. Project material has to move through the contractor, a private container, or a self hauled load to the city landfill, which charges published tipping fees instead of a collection charge.
When & how
Nothing from a project goes out with the weekly collection, so arrange disposal with the contractor or haul the material to the landfill during its open hours.
Get it ready
Keep lumber, brick, block, shingles, tile, drywall and demolition material out of the garbage cart and off the heavy trash pile. The city code definition of trash covers building materials such as lumber, bricks, cement blocks, shingles and wire, and it is not part of the curbside program.
Exercise equipment is not named in the City's collection rules or in its heavy trash description, so a treadmill or elliptical needs a call before it goes out.
City cost & eligibility
The City publishes no rate for exercise equipment and does not name it among heavy trash items. Call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 with the machine type and weight to confirm it can go out with the heavy trash pile.
When & how
Confirm the machine first, then set it with the heavy trash pile on the collection day and keep the pile inside its published size limits.
Get it ready
Take the machine down as far as it will go, keep the loose weights and parts with it, and keep anything with a battery or a screen out of the pile until the office confirms how that part is handled.
City code asks for carts at the curb or alley by 7:00 a.m. on the collection day, within two feet of the curb and at least three feet from other objects, with the handle facing away from the street. One section of the City's residential page states 6:00 a.m., so setting out by the earlier time covers both, and carts come in within 24 hours after they are emptied.
A pile, including brush, cannot exceed four feet high, ten feet long and five feet deep. Put it within two feet of the street's edge and about five feet from obstacles, keep it away from limbs, lines and water meters, and expect an oversized pile to be left for the resident to dispose of.
The City does not collect construction debris and says contractors handle what their projects generate. Liquids, paints and other hazardous materials are not collected at the curb, and hazardous waste, medical waste and other dangerous substances cannot go in the carts.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
City of Florence Solid Waste and Recycling Department
Weekly heavy trash pickup
Homes with furniture, bagged yard waste or material from a minor household project such as cabinets or a toilet.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Homes receiving City collection on the assigned weekly collection day. The City publishes no separate heavy trash charge for material that fits the pile limits.
Arrange it
Set the pile at the curb by the collection day, within two feet of the street's edge and clear of obstacles, and keep it inside the four foot by ten foot by five foot limit.
An oversized pile is left behind. Construction debris is not collected at all, and appliances, electronics and exercise equipment need a call to (256) 760-6495 before they go out.
City of Florence Solid Waste and Recycling Department
Drop recyclables at the Recycling Plant
Households with recyclables to drop off, including people who live outside the city limits.
Cost & conditions
The City publishes no fee for the outdoor drop-off bins. Confirm any charge and the accepted material with the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 before loading an unusual item.
Arrange it
The Recycling Plant at 1200 Terrace Street keeps outdoor bins open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the City lists them as available to anyone who wants to recycle.
The City does not publish a current list of what the bins accept, so the drop-off works best for ordinary household recyclables and anything else should be confirmed first.
City of Florence Solid Waste and Recycling Department
Haul project debris to the city landfill
Residents and contractors with construction or demolition debris from work done inside the city limits.
Cost & conditions
From $6 for minimum charge for a load weighing under one ton, with the per ton rates published on the City landfill page. Waste generated inside the Florence city limits, brought with proof of residency such as a driver's license or a utility bill. The page prints two rate tables with different per ton figures, so confirm the current rate.
Arrange it
Take the load to 29485 County Road 14 during landfill hours, Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is closed Saturday, and the City lists county sites at 5450 and 5700 Hwy 157 as the Saturday option.
The landfill accepts nonhazardous construction and demolition waste and no longer takes municipal solid waste or garbage apart from the resident dumpsters. Scavenging is prohibited, and hazardous waste, liquids and landscape waste are not part of the program.
Florence residents can haul their own loads. The city landfill at 29485 County Road 14 takes nonhazardous construction and demolition waste generated inside the city limits with proof of residency, and city residents may put household waste in the dumpsters there. It opens Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., closes Saturday, and the City lists the county sites at 5450 and 5700 Hwy 157 as the Saturday option. Recycling drop-off is separate: the Recycling Plant at 1200 Terrace Street keeps outdoor bins open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and available to anyone. Call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 before bringing an item the City does not list. City landfill accepted waste, resident dumpster rule, tipping fees and hoursResidential garbage and recycling collection, cart placement, fees and drop-offRecycling drop-off sites, department phone numbers and office hours
City construction and demolition landfill
City of Florence Landfill
29485 County Road 14, Florence, AL 35633
Nonhazardous construction and demolition waste generated inside the city limits, including masonry materials, sheet rock, roofing waste, insulation without asbestos, scrap metal and wood products, plus household waste placed in the resident dumpsters at the site.
Waste must be generated within the Florence city limits and proof of residency such as a driver's license or utility bill is required. The landfill no longer accepts municipal solid waste or garbage apart from the resident dumpsters, and it does not treat uncontaminated concrete, soil, brick, waste asphalt paving, rock or ash as construction and demolition waste. Scavenging and pilfering are prohibited.
Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Saturday. The City lists the county sites at 5450 and 5700 Hwy 157 as the Saturday disposal option.
From $6 for minimum charge for a load weighing under one ton, with the per ton rates published on the City landfill page. Loads generated inside the Florence city limits with proof of residency. The page prints two rate tables with different per ton figures, so confirm the current rate at the scale house.
Drop-off recycling in the outdoor bins. The City does not publish a current accepted materials list on the page, so treat the bins as the City recycling drop-off and confirm anything unusual before the trip.
Outdoor bins only, open to anyone who wants to recycle, including people who live outside the city. The City publishes no accepted materials list, so call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 to confirm an item such as a television or a monitor.
Outdoor bins are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Department office hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The City publishes no fee for the outdoor drop-off bins. Confirm any charge with the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 before bringing a load.
North Alabama Transfer Station and Lauderdale County Solid Waste
5450 Hwy 157 and 5700 Hwy 157, Florence, AL
The City landfill page names these county sites as the Saturday disposal option. Neither the accepted material nor the hours are published on the City page, so confirm before loading.
The City page gives no accepted items list for either county site. Call the transfer station at (256) 760-7189 or Lauderdale County Solid Waste at (256) 760-5874 to confirm what they take and when.
Not published on the City page. The City lists these sites only as the Saturday option for when the city landfill is closed.
No rate is published on the City page for either county site. Confirm the tipping fee and the payment method with the facility at (256) 760-7189 before hauling a load.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
How is Florence garbage collection billed?+
The city code sets a flat monthly charge for each dwelling, house, apartment or condominium unit, and it appears on the city utility bill. Up to three extra garbage carts are available at an additional monthly rate each, and an extra recycling cart is provided at no charge.Official guidance
How do I get another garbage cart?+
Call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495. Carts are City property and stay with the property when a resident moves, and a cart damaged by overloading or by hot material is the resident's responsibility to replace.Official guidance
How should medical waste go out?+
Seal medical waste in a heavy plastic container, such as a coffee container, before it goes into the garbage cart. City code makes it unlawful to place medical waste or other dangerous substances in a cart, and the office or the Florence Police Department can answer further questions.Official guidance
Does the City collect paint or chemicals?+
No. The City does not collect liquids, paints or other hazardous materials at the curb, and city code makes hazardous waste, medical waste and other dangerous substances unlawful in a garbage cart or dumpster. Keep those materials out of the cart while you look for a household hazardous waste option.Official guidance
What counts as heavy trash in Florence?+
The City defines heavy trash as large yard waste, furniture and material from minor household projects such as cabinets or toilets. Bagged grass clippings are picked up too when they are set out clear of obstacles, and storm debris on private property stays with the property owner.Official guidance
Is there a size limit on a heavy trash pile?+
Yes. A pile, including brush, cannot exceed four feet high, ten feet long and five feet deep, and an oversized pile is not acceptable heavy trash and is left for the residential customer. Businesses, apartments, churches and non-profits are responsible for their own tree and yard debris.Official guidance
Where should the pile go?+
Within two feet of the street's edge and about five feet away from obstacles such as mailboxes, utility poles, fences and parked cars. Keep the pile out from under low hanging limbs, utility lines and cables, and never place trash on top of a water meter.Official guidance
Will the City pick up a mattress?+
The City's published heavy trash description covers large yard waste, furniture and material from minor household projects, and it does not name mattresses. Call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 to confirm the item before it goes out.Official guidance
What happens if the pile is too big for collection?+
A pile that exceeds the published dimensions is not acceptable heavy trash and is left for the residential customer to deal with. Keep the mattress and anything set out with it under four feet high, ten feet long and five feet deep.Official guidance
How do I get rid of a refrigerator or a washer in Florence?+
The City publishes no white good collection rule and does not name appliances in the heavy trash description, which lists large yard waste, furniture and minor household project material. Call the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495 to confirm whether the appliance goes out with the weekly collection or needs another route.Official guidance
Can an appliance or its chemicals go in the garbage cart?+
An appliance does not belong in the garbage cart, and city code makes it unlawful to place hazardous waste, medical waste or other dangerous substances in a cart or dumpster. The City also does not collect liquids, paints or other hazardous materials at the curb, so keep oil and refrigerant out of the cart while the pickup is arranged.Official guidance
Where can I take a television in Florence?+
The City's recycling plant at 1200 Terrace Street keeps outdoor bins open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and available to anyone who wants to recycle, and the City's drop-off list also names the Florence Landfill at 29485 County Rd 14. The City does not publish which electronics are accepted, so call (256) 760-6495 before loading a television or monitor.Official guidance
Can electronics go in the curbside carts?+
Electronics are not named in the City's published residential and business collection description, and the City publishes no electronics acceptance rule. Keep the item out of the carts and confirm the drop-off with the Solid Waste and Recycling office at (256) 760-6495.Official guidance
Who collects garbage and recycling in Florence?+
The City's own Solid Waste and Recycling Department does, on one assigned weekly collection day per address, in a green garbage cart and a blue recycling cart that stay with the property. City code makes participation in the collection system mandatory for homes and businesses inside the city limits.Official guidance
Who do I call about carts, collection or an item question?+
The Solid Waste and Recycling office is at (256) 760-6495 for carts, collection problems and item questions. The landfill scale house is at (256) 718-5199, and the Street Department handles heavy trash and rights of way at (256) 760-6460.Official guidance
Do holidays change the collection day?+
Most holidays do not. The City's published schedule lists Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day with no change, while Juneteenth, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day move the affected pickups one day later, with the Friday pickup going out on Saturday. Garbage is asked for at the street by 7:00 a.m. on the collection day.Official guidance
Where can I take things myself?+
The City lists two drop-off sites open to everyone: the Florence Recycling Center at 1200 Terrace Street, whose outdoor bins stay open around the clock, and the Florence Landfill at 29485 County Rd 14. The City's flyer and recycling page also list the county's own locations and the towns of Killen, Lexington, Rogersville and St. Florian.Official guidance
