Why is there so much trash in Birmingham?
Garbage is put out nearly every day on the street for pick-up. Recycling gets put out every Wednesday. There are no standard cans or carts for household trash nor recycling. That means weather and animals contribute to bags of trash being ripped and scattered throughout our neighborhoods.
The solution?
Fewer days for garbage to be on the street plus carts to secure the trash will lead to a cleaner Birmingham.
The city has been working to make the waste management system more effective, efficient and sustainable for residents.
Through City Haul Pilot Project, the city will provide one 96-gallon household trash cart and one 64-gallon recycling cart to more than 2,400 residences in a pilot service area for a six-month program.
A once-a-week pick-up schedule will put all household garbage and recycling in carts in order to reduce the amount of time trash is left on roadways. This change will help reduce the risk of animals or adverse weather scattering trash in your neighborhood.
At the end of the six-month pilot project, the city will review data – including performance and customer feedback – to determine the next steps for waste management service in Birmingham.