Montgomery Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026

Montgomery sanitation service is built around three main parts. Garbage in the green can is collected twice per week and includes cardboard boxes. Curbside trash and yard waste are collected once per week. Bulk pickup is available for eligible residents by calling 311, and the city also runs Saturday trash drop-off points on the first and third Saturday of each month.

How to Find Your Montgomery Trash Pickup Schedule

Montgomery does not present everything in one simple citywide weekday chart. The easiest official method is to use the sanitation page with the interactive route map and then check the 2026 holiday PDF for weeks with reduced or adjusted service.

1. Open the sanitation page. Start at Montgomery Sanitation.
2. Use the interactive route map. Open the route map to identify the right route for your address or neighborhood.
3. Check your service type. Verify whether you are on a Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday green-can pattern and confirm your weekly curbside trash day.
4. Review holiday weeks separately. Use the official 2026 holiday schedule PDF because holiday weeks reduce or shift regular service.
5. Call if you are unsure. If the map or holiday sheet is unclear, call 334-625-2751, 334-625-2752, or use 311@montgomeryal.gov.

Montgomery Trash Pickup Schedule: What Runs When

Montgomery’s sanitation department separates household service into regular green-can garbage, weekly curbside trash and yard waste, and separate bulk options. That means your weekly routine is different from your large-item routine.

The holiday schedule also shows Montgomery garbage routes as Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday patterns. That is useful when you need to understand how holiday weeks affect service.

Montgomery Green Can, Curbside Trash, and Bulk Service

Montgomery does not use a one-bin-for-everything setup. Instead, the city separates garbage, weekly curbside trash and yard waste, and scheduled bulk services.

For regular curbside trash and yard waste, the city allows grass, pine straw, or leaves in 30-gallon containers or tied bags behind the curb. Limbs and hedges less than 4 feet long and 8 inches in diameter may also be placed behind the curb for pickup.

Montgomery Set-Out Rules

Montgomery’s FAQ gives clear timing and preparation rules. Following them matters because improper placement can easily lead to missed service.

• Place the rollout container at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on pickup day.
• Remove the rollout container by 7:00 p.m. the same day.
• Put grass, pine straw, or leaves in 30-gallon containers or tied bags behind the curb.
• Keep limbs and hedges under the city limits. The FAQ says less than 4 feet in length and 8 inches in diameter.
• Do not mix building materials into city pickup. The city says demolition, construction, and remodeling debris are not accepted.

Montgomery Bulk Pickup and Saturday Drop-Off

Montgomery offers two practical ways to handle large items. Eligible sanitation customers can schedule a bulk pickup by calling 311, and city sanitation customers may also use the official Saturday trash drop-off points on the first and third Saturday of each month.

Common bulk items that may require scheduling include:

• Stoves
• Refrigerators
• Freezers
• Sofas
• Hot water heaters
• Other large items that do not fit weekly curbside rules

1. Call 311 first. Bulk pickup is scheduled, not automatic.
2. Confirm charges before set-out. The city FAQ says charges range from a minimum of $25.00 to $150.00 per truck load.
3. Ask about appliance fees. Stoves, refrigerators, freezers, sofas, hot water heaters, and similar items may be charged at $25.00 per unit.
4. Use Saturday drop-off if that is easier. Sanitation customers may use official drop-off points on the 1st and 3rd Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
5. Check the official location list before leaving home. Use the city’s Saturday drop-off page because locations are published there.

Montgomery 2026 Holiday Trash Schedule

Montgomery’s 2026 sanitation holiday sheet does not use the typical “everything slides one day” rule. Instead, green-can routes are reduced to one service day for the week, and curbside trash is worked only as time permits on specific days.

The safest move during holiday weeks is to use the official 2026 holiday schedule PDF instead of assuming a normal slide pattern.

What to Do If Montgomery Missed Your Pickup

If your material was prepared correctly but was not serviced, start with the sanitation department or 311 so you can confirm whether the issue is route timing, holiday service, or the type of material placed at the curb.

1. Check which service type you missed. Green-can garbage, weekly curbside trash, and bulk pickup each work differently.
2. Review the holiday PDF first. Montgomery holiday weeks often reduce or delay service instead of following a simple one-day slide.
3. Confirm the preparation rules. Make sure your cart was out by 7:00 a.m. and any curbside material matched the city’s limits.
4. Contact sanitation. Call 334-625-2751 or 334-625-2752.
5. Use 311 for service questions. Email 311@montgomeryal.gov if you need help with bulk scheduling or customer service questions.

Montgomery Saturday Drop-Off and Related Options

Montgomery sanitation customers can use the city’s official Saturday trash drop-off points on the first and third Saturday of each month. The city page lists the current locations and hours, so it is better to check it before leaving home than to rely on an old screenshot or post.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montgomery Trash Pickup

Official Montgomery Trash Collection Resources

Reminder: Because Montgomery holiday weeks work differently from a normal one-day slide, always check the official holiday PDF before any major holiday week.