What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
Call to confirmAppliance
AcceptedRefrigerators, washing machines, water heaters and microwaves may go on the curb.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmTire
Call to confirmYard waste
AcceptedBrush and branches
AcceptedConstruction debris
Not acceptedHome-improvement lumber the homeowner did themselves must go in a container; contractor debris is not collected.
Household hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
AcceptedLimits
Bagged yard waste up to 50 pounds a bag; tree limbs no longer than 5 feet; free limb piles up to 10 cubic yards.
Set-out rules
Put items at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, behind the curb, not in the road, gutter, storm drains, sidewalks or next to utility lines or poles; do not block with vehicles or plants.
Fees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| yard waste not in a container | minimum $45 per cubic yard |
| each additional 5 cubic yards of limbs | $55 |
Not accepted
- Paint
- Chemicals
- Solvents
- Dead animals
- Dirt
- Rocks
- Bricks
- Cinder blocks
- Shingles
- Concrete
- Contractor or commercial construction debris
- Medical or biological waste
Other options
Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Huntsville?
Residential customers of the city; billed on the monthly Huntsville Utilities bill. No contractor projects.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Huntsville?
Bulk trash is picked up curbside on your route day; look up your route by address on the city's sanitation route page.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Huntsville?
Household garbage service is $21.50 a month. Loose yard waste piles are charged from $45 per cubic yard, and tree limbs up to 10 cubic yards are free, then $55 for each additional 5 cubic yards.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Huntsville?
Bagged yard waste up to 50 pounds a bag; tree limbs no longer than 5 feet; free limb piles up to 10 cubic yards.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Huntsville?
Paint, Chemicals, Solvents, Dead animals, Dirt, Rocks, Bricks, Cinder blocks, Shingles, Concrete, Contractor or commercial construction debris, Medical or biological waste.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Curbside Collection - City of Huntsville ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026