Montgomery Trash Pickup Schedule 2026 | Garbage, Bulk & Holidays

Montgomery, Alabama • Official-source 2026 sanitation guide

Montgomery Trash Pickup Schedule 2026: Exact Routes, Bulk, Holidays & Drop-Off Help

Montgomery residents need to track two different regular collection schedules: Green Can household garbage and weekly curbside trash/yard waste. Green Can service normally runs twice per week, while curbside trash runs once per week on a separate route.

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This guide goes beyond a generic calendar. It shows exactly which official City links to open, what to do after opening them, how to interpret the 2026 holiday PDF, how paid bulk pickup differs from Saturday self-haul drop-off, where the local drop-off locations are, and which local recycling benefits can reduce unnecessary disposal.

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Montgomery Trash Schedule: The Answer Most Residents Need

Green Can household garbage: normally collected twice per week. Montgomery’s current GIS layer uses two regular service combinations: Monday & Thursday or Tuesday & Friday.

Curbside trash / yard waste: normally once per week on a separate Monday–Friday route. Your curbside day is not automatically the same as your Green Can day.

Rollout cart timing: place the container at the curb no later than 7:00 AM and remove it no later than 7:00 PM the same day.

Large furniture / non-routine bulk: call 311 before putting it out. The City’s sanitation FAQ currently publishes a $25–$150 per-truck-load range and lists several individual large items at $25 per unit.

Saturday resident drop-off: different from scheduled curbside bulk. Eligible Montgomery City sanitation customers transport material to one of the designated locations during the City’s posted Saturday operating period.

Montgomery Resident Guide — Jump Directly to Your Task

• Who serves my property?
• Official links: what to do
• Find exact pickup day
• Green Can schedule
• Curbside trash schedule
• Official map PDFs
• 2026 holidays
• Which holiday PDF is current?
• Leaves, grass & limbs
• Paid bulk pickup
• Saturday drop-off
• 12 local locations
• Location map
• North Montgomery Landfill
• Local free benefits
• Recycling & special waste
• Item disposal tool
• Construction debris
• Missed pickup
• 311 step-by-step
• Dexter city assistant
• City vs County
• New resident workflow
• FAQs
• Internal tools

First: Confirm Who Actually Collects Your Waste

One of the easiest ways to get the wrong answer is to search only “Montgomery trash pickup” without confirming jurisdiction. City of Montgomery residential sanitation, Montgomery County garbage, apartment dumpsters and private commercial collection can use different schedules.

Official Montgomery Links — Exactly What to Do After Opening Them

Instead of giving you a list of links with no instructions, the cards below explain what each government page is for and what to do after it opens.

How to Find Your Exact Montgomery Garbage Day

1. Confirm City service. Make sure the residence actually receives City of Montgomery Sanitation.
2. Open the interactive City sanitation map. Do not start with a generic ZIP-code lookup.
3. Locate the property or street. Zoom closely enough that you can tell which route area contains it.
4. Record the Green Can schedule. It should fall into the normal Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday pattern.
5. Record the curbside-trash weekday separately. Current City GIS data contains Monday through Friday curbside zones.
6. Save both. A useful note looks like: “Green Can: Mon/Thu — Curbside: Wednesday.”
7. Before a listed holiday, check the March 27 PDF. Holiday weeks can remove one normal Green Can pickup and change when curbside work is attempted.
8. If the map boundary is unclear, call 311. Give the house number and full street name.

Green Can Garbage: Twice-Weekly Route Pattern

Weekly Curbside Trash & Yard Waste

Montgomery’s curbside-trash service is a separate once-weekly collection. The current City GIS layer contains Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday route areas.

Official Montgomery Sanitation Maps From City PDFs

These City map documents provide a visual reference for normal routes. The curbside PDF itself carries an older map-update date, so this guide pairs the PDFs with the City’s still-active GIS sanitation layers.

Montgomery 2026 Sanitation Holiday Schedule

Holiday service is not a simple “one-day delay” system. The later March 27, 2026 City document gives a specific one-day Green Can schedule for each route group and separate “as time permits” curbside days.

Official 2026 Holiday PDF — Embedded

Important: Montgomery Has Two 2026 Holiday PDF Versions Online

This is exactly the type of issue that can make an ordinary SEO article misleading.

An earlier City document marked January 14, 2026 stated that curbside trash was not scheduled during listed holiday weeks.

A later City document for the same 2026 sanitation schedule is marked March 27, 2026 and changes the curbside language to “worked as time permits” on named days.

Montgomery Set-Out, Leaves, Grass & Branch Rules

Grass and Pine Straw

Grass and pine straw must be containerized at all times. The City’s FAQ permits 30-gallon containers or bags tied at the top and placed behind the curb.

Loose Leaves

Leaves normally need to be containerized, but from January 1 through April 15 they may be placed loose behind the curb.

Montgomery Bulk Pickup: The Paid Curbside Option

The City’s FAQ says items that do not fit the normal curbside rules generally need to be scheduled for bulk pickup before being placed out. Only residents with current Sanitation Department service are eligible.

Micro Step-by-Step: What to Say When You Call 311

1. Give the complete service address.
2. Say that the property currently receives City Sanitation service.
3. Identify the item precisely: “sofa,” “refrigerator,” “large furniture pile,” etc.
4. Ask: “Does this qualify for scheduled bulk pickup?”
5. Ask: “What is the charge for this exact item/load?”
6. Ask for the designated collection day.
7. Ask where the item should be placed and when it may be set out.
8. Keep the service request / reference information for follow-up.

Saturday Trash Drop-Off: Different From Bulk Pickup

The City describes Saturday collection points as a resident-delivered service for Montgomery Sanitation customers.

The standing schedule is the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM, but the City can post month-specific changes.

Before You Drive to a Saturday Site

1. Open the official Saturday Trash Drop-Off page.
2. Check whether the City has posted special current-month dates.
3. Confirm that you are an eligible Montgomery City resident / Sanitation customer.
4. Choose a listed location.
5. Check the debris type and vehicle/trailer restrictions.
6. Do not unload before the operating period.
7. Stay in line; the City operates the sites first come, first served.

Saturday Site Restrictions That Commonly Cause Problems

• Hazardous or toxic waste is not accepted.
• Bricks, cement, dirt or roofing material over 1 cubic yard must go to North Montgomery Landfill.
• Heavy items may require resident assistance loading them onto City equipment.
• Items too heavy to be manually loaded onto City equipment may be refused.
• Do not transport the City green rollout cart to the site expecting it to be emptied.
• Tire limit: 4 per patron.
• Bulk tire loads must use the North Montgomery Landfill.
• Vehicles above the City’s three-quarter-ton load-capacity threshold, hydraulic/self-dumping vehicles and certain large trailers must use the landfill.
• Dual-axle trailers over the listed threshold must use the landfill.
• Stake-side-body vehicles are not permitted at the Saturday points.
• Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other items that contain or previously contained Freon must go to Cramton Bowl’s north parking lot.

Montgomery Saturday Trash Drop-Off Locations

Map a Montgomery Saturday Drop-Off Location

North Montgomery Landfill: Address, Hours & How to Use It

Current Published Hours

What Happens When You Arrive

1. Arrive before the listed entry cut-off.
2. Tell facility staff what material is in the load.
3. The vehicle is weighed before disposal.
4. Follow on-site directions to unload.
5. The vehicle is weighed again after dumping.
6. Payment is made after the vehicle is empty.

Montgomery Local Recycling Benefits & Free Programs

These local programs provide actual resident value beyond basic “trash goes in the trash” information.

Stay Informed Without Rechecking Every City Page

Montgomery also provides an official eNotifications system for City information such as news, public notices and events.

Montgomery Recycling & Special-Waste Routes

The current City Recycling page identifies several recyclable categories, but it does not publish a universal weekly residential curbside recycling calendar comparable to the Green Can schedule.

Do not invent a blue-cart schedule if the City does not publish one for your property. Use the material-specific City guidance or confirm the property’s actual recycling arrangement.

Materials the City FAQ Lists as Recyclable

Paper — not shredded Aluminum Steel cans Glass Cardboard Plastics

Private Recycling Centers Listed by the City

Montgomery Item Disposal Router

Construction & Remodeling Debris: Who Is Responsible?

Montgomery’s Sanitation FAQ states that building debris generated by demolition, construction or remodeling is the responsibility of the owner, contractor or tenant.

Examples specifically identified by the City include:

• Scrap lumber
• Plaster
• Roofing material
• Concrete
• Other construction / demolition material

For Saturday resident drop-off, the City separately states that bricks, cement, dirt or roofing material over one cubic yard must go to the North Montgomery Landfill.

Missed Montgomery Trash Pickup: Troubleshoot Before Calling

1. Identify the service. Green Can, curbside trash and scheduled bulk are different operations.
2. Recheck the correct route. Use the official City map/GIS rather than a neighbor’s schedule.
3. Check the holiday PDF. Holiday weeks can replace normal Green Can service and change curbside work.
4. Confirm the cart was out by 7 AM.
5. Check the material. Loose grass, oversized limbs, construction debris or unscheduled furniture may not qualify for the route you expected.
6. During a holiday week, notice the wording. “Worked as time permits” is not a guaranteed pickup date for every street.
7. Contact Sanitation or 311. Give the complete address and exact waste stream.

Montgomery 311: Phone, Text, Email & Online Reporting

What Information to Give 311 for a Trash Problem

Dexter: Montgomery’s 24/7 City Website Assistant

In June 2026, the City launched Dexter, a City website digital assistant designed to help residents find government information, including garbage collection schedules.

When Dexter Is Useful

• Finding the sanitation section quickly
• Finding a garbage schedule page
• Locating City service information outside 311 office hours
• Navigating to forms and department pages

City Contact Location

City of Montgomery vs Montgomery County Garbage Service

New to Montgomery? Set Up Your Waste Routine Correctly

1. Determine whether the property is City- or County-served.
2. If City-served, record the Green Can route pair from the City map.
3. Record the separate curbside-trash weekday.
4. Save 334-625-2751 and 334-625-4636 in your phone.
5. Bookmark the March 27, 2026 holiday PDF.
6. Save the Saturday drop-off page for cleanouts.
7. Save the landfill address before a remodeling or large-load project.
8. Use Montgomery’s free tire/battery/oil amnesty before paying for an unnecessary disposal option.

Montgomery Trash Pickup FAQs

How often is Green Can garbage collected in Montgomery?

Normally twice per week. The current City GIS regular-garbage layer uses Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday service groups.

How do I find my exact Montgomery garbage day?

Open the official City sanitation map, locate the service address, record the Green Can route and then record the separate weekly curbside-trash day.

Is yard waste collected on the same day as Green Can garbage?

Not necessarily. Montgomery publishes a separate once-weekly curbside-trash schedule, so check that route independently.

What time should my Green Can be outside?

The City’s FAQ says the rollout container must be at the curb no later than 7:00 AM and removed no later than 7:00 PM the same day.

Does Montgomery collect loose leaves?

Leaves normally must be containerized. From January 1 through April 15, leaves may be placed loose in separate piles behind the curb. Grass and pine straw must remain containerized.

What size tree limbs can I put out?

The City says limbs and hedges should be cut to less than 4 feet long and less than 8 inches in diameter for normal curbside pickup.

Does Montgomery pick up sofas?

Sofas are listed among items that may be handled through scheduled bulk pickup. The City’s FAQ currently lists $25 per unit for sofas and several other large items. Call 311 before set-out.

How much is bulk trash pickup in Montgomery?

The current sanitation FAQ lists charges from $25 to $150 per truck load. Certain individual large items are listed at $25 per unit. Confirm the actual charge through 311 before set-out.

Is the Saturday program a curbside bulk pickup?

No. The Saturday program requires eligible City residents to transport material to a designated location. Scheduled curbside bulk is arranged separately through 311.

When are Montgomery Saturday drop-off sites open?

The standing City schedule is normally the first and third Saturday from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Check the official page because individual monthly dates can be adjusted.

Where do refrigerators and air conditioners go?

Under the City’s Saturday drop-off policy, items that contain or once contained Freon must be taken to the north parking lot of Cramton Bowl. For scheduled curbside collection, contact 311 first.

Can I take tires to a Saturday drop-off location?

Yes. The City currently limits Saturday-site tire disposal to four tires per patron. Bulk tire loads must use North Montgomery Landfill.

Is there a free tire disposal option in Montgomery?

Yes. The City Recycling page states that participating Bridgestone / Firestone Service Centers accept up to four old tires per month from local residents free of charge, along with batteries and oil.

Does Montgomery collect construction debris?

Not as normal residential curbside sanitation. The City says construction, demolition and remodeling debris is the responsibility of the owner, contractor or tenant.

What happens on Labor Day 2026?

The March 27 City holiday schedule says Monday/Thursday Green Can routes are serviced Tuesday, September 8 only, Tuesday/Friday routes Wednesday, September 9 only, and curbside trash is worked as time permits Thursday and Friday.

Why does another City PDF say curbside trash is not scheduled?

An earlier January 14, 2026 version used that wording. A later March 27, 2026 City revision says curbside trash is worked as time permits on specified days. This guide uses the later official revision.

What are North Montgomery Landfill hours?

Monday–Friday 7 AM–4 PM with a 3:15 PM cut-off; first and third Saturday 7 AM–3 PM with a 2:30 PM cut-off; second, fourth and fifth Saturday 9 AM–noon with an 11:30 AM cut-off; Sunday closed.

What should I do after a missed pickup?

Check the route, holiday schedule, 7 AM set-out deadline and material rules first. Then contact Sanitation or Montgomery 311 with the complete address and exact waste stream.

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Your Montgomery Action Plan

1. Confirm whether the property is City- or County-served.

2. For a City residence, use the official sanitation map to record both Green Can and curbside-trash schedules.

3. Put the Green Can at the curb by 7 AM and remove it by 7 PM.

4. Before any listed 2026 holiday, use the later March 27 holiday PDF.

5. Containerize grass and pine straw, use the seasonal leaf exception correctly and keep limbs within the City’s stated limits.

6. Call 311 before setting out a sofa, large appliance or other non-routine bulk item.

7. Compare scheduled bulk, Saturday self-haul, recycling programs and the landfill before paying for or moving a large load.

8. Use Montgomery’s free tire/battery/oil amnesty when eligible.

Independent Guide Notice

Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident-information website. It is not the City of Montgomery, Montgomery County, Montgomery Sanitation, Amwaste or a waste contractor.

This page cannot dispatch a truck, access a sanitation account, identify live truck position or guarantee curbside work that the City’s holiday PDF describes as “as time permits.”

Full official-source audit completed August 31, 2026. Route GIS, sanitation FAQ, Saturday drop-off policy, recycling information, North Montgomery Landfill information, Montgomery County garbage guidance and the March 27, 2026 sanitation holiday revision were used to rebuild this page. Recheck official sources for temporary closures, revised fees, monthly Saturday-date changes or newer holiday notices.