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
AcceptedCollected separately from regular trash and recycled.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Not acceptedDrop off at the Richard A. Curry Environmental Complex, 3440 Reese Phifer Ave.
Tire
Not acceptedYard waste
AcceptedBrush and branches
AcceptedConstruction debris
LimitedRocks, bricks and demolition waste from the household itself are accepted; anything from a paid contractor is not.
Household hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Not acceptedLimits
Limbs must be under 8 feet long and 8 inches thick. No volume limit is stated on the page.
Set-out rules
Place at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day, not in the street. Keep it more than 3 feet from mailboxes, cars, fences and utility lines. Refrigerators must be empty and taped shut or have doors removed.
Not accepted
- Household garbage
- Hazardous waste (paint, light bulbs, batteries, chemicals)
- Recyclables
- Tires
- Recyclable electronics
- Waste from contractors or tree trimmers
- Loose glass (must be broken up and boxed)
Other options
Electronics go to the Richard A. Curry Environmental Complex, 3440 Reese Phifer Ave, Mon-Fri 8-5.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Tuscaloosa?
Active customers of City garbage collection. Residential trash and recycling collection is not charged separately.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Tuscaloosa?
Trash, including bulky items such as old furniture, is collected once a week on the same day as garbage and recycling. No booking needed; set items out on your collection day. Questions: email [email protected] or call 311.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Tuscaloosa?
Residential customers are not charged for trash and recycling collection; garbage service is $12.00 a month for the first cart.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Tuscaloosa?
Limbs must be under 8 feet long and 8 inches thick. No volume limit is stated on the page.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Tuscaloosa?
Household garbage, Hazardous waste (paint, light bulbs, batteries, chemicals), Recyclables, Tires, Recyclable electronics, Waste from contractors or tree trimmers, Loose glass (must be broken up and boxed).
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Garbage & Trash | City of Tuscaloosa ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026