Solid Waste

Lauderdale County Commission Solid Waste Department

Welcome!

About

Lauderdale County Solid Waste Department provides residential garbage collection for all of Lauderdale County excluding Florence City Limits and Lexington City Limits. Residential garbage collection is $21.00 per month for one day per week collection using county-provided carts.

Bagged household garbage only should be placed in garbage containers. Containers should not be overloaded and should not contain:

  • Hot ash
  • Liquids
  • Hazardous materials
  • Bio-hazards
  • Cardboard
  • Yard waste
  • Batteries
  • Construction materials
  • Wet paint cans

Please place household garbage at the curb by 6:30 A.M. on collection day. Placing containers out the night before is highly recommended.

Landfill Services

The county operates a C&D landfill located at:

5700 Highway 157 N (Cloverdale Road)
Florence, AL

The landfill accepts building debris, trees and limbs, paper, tires, appliances without Freon, and similar waste materials. Household garbage is also accepted at the transfer station.

Lauderdale County residents may dispose of items free of charge by presenting a current utility bill and identification as proof of residence.

Residential Yard Debris Pickup

Residents outside Florence City Limits and Lexington City Limits may request yard debris pickup by calling:

(256) 760-5878

Brush piles must follow these guidelines:

  • Maximum height: 4 feet
  • Maximum length: 10 feet
  • Maximum depth: 5 feet
  • Place within 2 feet of roadway right-of-way
  • Keep 5 feet away from mailboxes, vehicles, fences, and poles
  • Do not place in ditches or under utility lines

Pickup Schedule

Day District
Monday District 1 - Limestone County to Alabama 101
Tuesday District 2 - Alabama 101 to U.S. 43 (including Turtle Point Village)
Wednesday District 3 - U.S. 43 to Alabama 20
Thursday District 4 - Alabama 20 to the river and Tennessee state line

Commercial dumpster service is also available. Contact the Solid Waste Department for additional information.

Contact Us

Solid Waste Office:
5100 Highway 157 North (Cloverdale Road)
Florence, AL 35633

Landfill Address:
5700 Highway 157
Florence, AL 35633

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1059
Florence, AL 35631

Phone:
(256) 760-5878

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Saturday: 8:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Solid Waste Manager:
Tom Smith
(256) 760-5878