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Montgomery Trash Pickup Schedule
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This Montgomery trash pickup schedule covers the whole residential program - garbage and curbside trash alike - on one of two service combinations: Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday, depending on your address. Bulk items work completely differently, though, and that's the part that catches people off guard. Here's exactly how the Montgomery garbage collection schedule works for garbage, curbside trash, and bulk items, what it costs, and where the actual holiday dates land in 2026.
How often is trash picked up in Montgomery?
The Montgomery curbside collection schedule runs regular garbage collection and curbside trash (yard waste) once a week each, tied to one of two citywide route combinations.
| Stream | Frequency | Route days |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage | Weekly | Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday |
| Curbside trash (yard waste) | Weekly | Same combination as garbage |
| Bulk trash | Twice a month | 1st & 3rd Saturday, drop-off only |
Which combination you're on depends entirely on your address - check the map on the Sanitation Department's site to confirm yours.
Find your exact pickup day
Every address on the Montgomery trash collection calendar has its own route combination: it depends on your specific address, not one schedule for the whole city. The Sanitation Department's maps are the accurate source:
Look up your address on montgomeryal.gov →
For billing or route questions, call the Sanitation Department at 334-625-2751.
Bin placement rules
- Set your rollout container out by 7:00 AM on your collection day
- Bring it back in by 7:00 PM the same day
- Keep the lid closed
- Leave clearance for the truck's automated arm
Montgomery Trash Holiday Schedule
Montgomery's two biggest holiday disruptions are Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the makeup days depend on which route combination you're on.
| Holiday | 2026 date | Affects pickup? |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 26 | Mon/Thu routes run Nov 23; Tue/Fri routes run Nov 24; curbside trash worked as time permits that week |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25 | Mon/Thu routes work only Mon Dec 21; Tue/Fri routes work only Tue Dec 22; curbside trash worked as time permits |
For other federal holidays, check the current Sanitation Holiday Schedule on montgomeryal.gov, since exact makeup days are published closer to each holiday.
What goes in each bin
Garbage
WeeklyGoes in
- Bagged household waste
- Food-soiled paper
- Broken glassware, ceramics
Keep out
- Batteries & electronics
- Paint, chemicals, motor oil
Curbside Trash
WeeklyGoes in
- Grass clippings, leaves
- Bundled branches
- Plant trimmings
Keep out
- Dirt, rocks, sod
- Construction debris
How much does garbage service cost in Montgomery?
The monthly garbage fee for residents inside city limits is $32 a month, following a recent rate increase. Residents in unincorporated Montgomery County pay a different rate through a private hauler rather than the city.
Bulk trash drop-off
Bulk trash in Montgomery doesn't work like regular garbage - there's no curbside pickup on demand. Instead, the city runs designated drop-off points open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, 7 AM to 1:30 PM. Check the Sanitation Department's site for current drop-off locations before loading up your vehicle.
Reporting illegal dumping
Report illegal dumping through Montgomery's 311 system: call 334-625-4636, text HELLO to 844-748-4867, email 311@montgomeryal.gov, or use the Report an Issue portal on montgomeryal.gov.
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