The Cullman Sanitation Department provides solid waste disposal and recycling services for both residential and commercial sanitation customers within the City of Cullman service area. Services provided include residential and commercial trash pickup, residential recycling pickup, commercial recycling service, dumpster and roll-off rental for construction or demolition projects, leaf and brush pickup, street sweeping, and vector control.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
New Sanitation Service Application
City sanitation rates are set by city ordinance and are subject to change. There will be an inflation adjustment of 3% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is greater, applied annually to all rates and fees on October 1st of each year. WHILE EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO KEEP THE RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE, CONTACT THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO VERIFY.
Every household will receive one cart at the monthly rate of $17.42. If an additional cart is needed, customers can call the Sanitation office to request an additional cart for an additional charge of $8.71 per month per cart. PLEASE NOTE: There is a 12 month minimum term for additional carts.
SERVICE GUIDELINES
- Place carts no further than three (3) feet off the roadway.
- Carts should be placed so that they OPEN TOWARD THE ROADWAY.
- Cart should be placed on the opposite linear/horizontal side of your mailbox, if possible. (For example, if you stand facing your driveway and your mailbox is on the left-hand side, then your cart will need to be on the right-hand side of your driveway.)
- Place the cart at least four (4) feet from poles, fire hydrants, or any other obstacles and at least ten (10) feet away from vehicles.
- Please do not place cart on the other side of a ditch as the automated arm will not reach that far.
- All garbage must be inside the City of Cullman Sanitation garbage cart, and all garbage must be bagged. Any garbage not placed in a City of Cullman Sanitation garbage cart WILL NOT BE COLLECTED. Old trash cans may not be used as they are not designed to withstand the force of the mechanical gripper on the truck.
- DO NOT put yard debris, rocks, dirt, building and construction debris, hot or flammable items, hazardous materials, or chemicals in your cart. (The City of Cullman offers a large item pickup for an additional fee. Please call Sanitation to schedule this service.)
- Please have your cart out by 5:00 a.m. on the day of service. Garbage not out by this time will not be picked up until the following week.
- If you are moving, please call Sanitation to pick up the cart. If the cart is missing, an additional $60.00 fee will be added to your final bill for the cost of the container.
- Every cart has a serial number assigned to the address to which it is delivered. It is a criminal offense to remove a City of Cullman cart without permission from the City of Cullman Sanitation Department.
- If you are unsure what day your garbage is picked up, refer to the Sanitation Quadrants map or contact the Sanitation Department.
If you need assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Additional Resources:
Recycle bins are available for residential customers: One per household residence. Recycle bins are not available for apartment complexes or commercial businesses. Recycle bins are picked up weekly and must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m.
THESE ITEMS ARE ACCEPTED:
- Paper (junk mail, magazines, office paper, newspaper, cardboard)
- Metal (aluminum cans, steel cans, tin cans)
- Plastic #1 (soft drink bottles, water bottles, mouthwash bottles, plastic jars)
- Plastic #2 (laundry detergent, milk jugs, shampoo bottles, cleaning supply bottles)
THESE ITEMS ARE NOT ACCEPTED:
- Plastic Bags
- Glass
- Light Bulbs
- Aluminum Foil
- Food Waste
- Batteries
- Styrofoam
- Aerosol Cans
- Household Trash
- Hazardous Items & Waste
- Garden Hoses
- Electronics
- Cables or Cords
- Rope and String
- Ratchet Straps
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Clothing & Textiles
- Wire Hangers
- Rubber Balls
- Yard Waste
- Used HVAC Filters
- Foam Products
- Bulky Plastic Items (i.e., coolers, toys, etc.)
- Scrap Metal
- Plastics #3-#7
Rates for the collection of recyclable materials is set by city ordinance and is subject to change. Please contact the Sanitation department for more information.
Roll-Off Application/Service Agreement
The Sanitation Department provides open-top (roll-off) containers and services to residential sanitation customers for the disposal of waste from home repairs, demolition, etc. Various sized containers are available. Container delivery, removal, and hauling fees vary.
Rates and fees are set by city ordinance and are subject to change. There will be an inflation adjustment of 3% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is greater, applied annually to all rates and fees on October 1st of each year. WHILE EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO KEEP THE RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE, CONTACT THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO VERIFY.
Current rates are:
12-Yard Roll-Off Dumpster: $350
This cost includes dumpster rental (3 day maximum), 1 haul, and 3 tons of disposal!
(If dumpster exceeds 3 tons you will be charged for the extra weight.)
DOWNLOAD FLYER | CONTACT SANITATION
20 YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINER (22’ LONG X 7’WIDE x 4’ DEEP) = Deposit $328.91
30 YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINER (22’ LONG X 7’WIDE x 6’ DEEP) = Deposit $340.40
40 YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINER (22’ LONG X 7’WIDE x 7’ DEEP) = Deposit $358.21
- Delivery Fee: $123.78
- Rental: $7.43 daily rental – $222.90 monthly
- Haul Fee:
- 20 Yard: $205.16 per haul
- 30 Yard: $216.62 per haul
- 40 Yard: $234.43 per haul
- Tonnage: $40.84 per ton at the landfill
Please contact us for more information.
The Sanitation Department provides seasonable leaf, limb, and brush pickup for residents. Please abide by the following rules:
- Brush, leaves, and limbs must be placed within five (5) feet of the curb (not in the street).
- Loose green waste materials should be bagged in BIODEGRADABLE BAGS to prevent spillage & messages. (During fall/winter leaf season, leaf material is not required to be bagged.)
- Brush, leaves, and limbs must be placed away from vehicles and mailboxes, within easy access of the boom.
- Limbs must be less than six (6) feet in length.
- Stumps and tree parts must weigh less than seventy-five (75) pounds.
- Dirt, rocks, concrete, and any other materials cannot be mixed in with the brush and limbs.
- Only three (3) cubic yards can be picked up by crews, per stop.
- Contractors are responsible for removal of brush and limbs they service.
Please contact the Sanitation department for more information.
COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Commercial garbage pickup from offices and businesses is provided for a monthly fee. Rates and fees may vary depending upon the frequency of service. Rates and fees are determined by city ordinance and are subject to change. There will be an inflation adjustment of 3% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is greater, applied annually to all rates and fees on October 1st of each year. WHILE EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO KEEP THE RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE, CONTACT THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO VERIFY.
COMMERCIAL HAND STOP CUSTOMERS
Minimum charge is $65.34 per month for weekly solid waste pickup in two ninety-six (96) gallon carts for each office or business in the City of Cullman. If more frequent service is required, fees may be adjusted accordingly.
SERVICE GUIDELINES
- All garbage and waste shall be placed in plastic bags in the city-provided container.
- Place carts no further than three (3) feet off the roadway.
- Carts should be placed so that they OPEN TOWARD THE ROADWAY.
- Cart should be placed on the opposite linear/horizontal side of your mailbox, if possible. (For example, if you stand facing your driveway and your mailbox is on the left-hand side, then your cart will need to be on the right-hand side of your driveway.)
- Place the cart at least four (4) feet from poles, fire hydrants, or any other obstacles and at least ten (10) feet away from vehicles.
- Please do not place cart on the other side of a ditch as the automated arm will not reach that far.
- All garbage must be inside the City of Cullman Sanitation garbage cart, and all garbage must be bagged. Any garbage not placed in a City of Cullman Sanitation garbage cart WILL NOT BE COLLECTED. Old trash cans may not be used as they are not designed to withstand the force of the mechanical gripper on the truck.
- DO NOT put yard debris, rocks, dirt, building and construction debris, hot or flammable items, hazardous materials, or chemicals in your cart. (The City of Cullman offers a large item pickup for an additional fee. Please call Sanitation to schedule this service.)
- Please have your cart out by 5:00 a.m. on the day of service. Garbage not out by this time will not be picked up until the following week.
- If you are moving, please call Sanitation to pick up the cart. If the cart is missing, an additional $60.00 fee will be added to your final bill for the cost of the container.
- Every cart has a serial number assigned to the address to which it is delivered. It is a criminal offense to remove a City of Cullman cart without permission from the City of Cullman Sanitation Department.
- If you are unsure what day your garbage is picked up, refer to the Sanitation Quadrants map or contact the Sanitation Department.
- Excessive trash pickup at a commercial office or business can be charged an additional pickup fee at the discretion of the Sanitation Department.
Extra pickup of large items not picked up with regular garbage (appliances, furniture, wood, metal, and so forth) may be picked up for an additional fee. Extra pickups are only done on Friday mornings. Requests for extra pickups must be called in to the Sanitation Department, and items must be placed curbside prior to 6:00 a.m.
Please contact us for more information.
The Sanitation Department provides front-end loader (dumpster) containers and services to commercial entities including commercial businesses, industries, multifamily residential complexes, and other entities. Various sized dumpsters are available. Dumpster delivery, removal, and hauling fees vary. Rates and fees are set by city ordinance and are subject to change. There will be an inflation adjustment of 3% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is greater, applied annually to all rates and fees on October 1st of each year. WHILE EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO KEEP THE RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE, CONTACT THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO VERIFY.
DUMPSTER SERVICE
| Dumpster Size | Per Month |
Delivery |
| 2-Yard | $91.04 | $56.90 |
| 4-Yard | $136.56 | $56.90 |
| 6-Yard | $182.08 | $56.90 |
| 8-Yard | $227.60 | $56.90 |
.Additional Charges:
- Casters: $5.70/month
- Lock Bar: $5.70/month
- Container Exchange: $60.00
- Delivery: $56.90
- Removal: $56.90
- Extra Service: $60.00
- Compactor: $217.80
- Compactor Rental: $544.50
Minimum charge depends on cost of unit.
Please contact the Sanitation Department for more information.
Roll-Off Application/Service Agreement
Rates and fees are set by city ordinance and are subject to change. There will be an inflation adjustment of 3% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is greater, applied annually to all rates and fees on October 1st of each year. WHILE EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO KEEP THE RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE, CONTACT THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO VERIFY.
Current rates are:
20 YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINER (22’ LONG X 7’WIDE x 4’ DEEP) = Deposit $319.34
30 YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINER (22’ LONG X 7’WIDE x 6’ DEEP) = Deposit $330.49
40 YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINER (22’ LONG X 7’WIDE x 7’ DEEP) = Deposit $347.78
- Delivery Fee: $120.18
- Rental: $7.21 daily rental – $216.30 monthly
- Haul Fee:
- 20 Yard: $199.16 per haul
- 30 Yard: $210.31 per haul
- 40 Yard: $227.60 per haul
- Tonnage: $39.46 per ton at the landfill
Please contact us for more information.
- Cardboard Only: Only cardboard materials are allowed. No paper, plastic, metal, or other trash.
- Cardboard Trailers: Cardboard trailers available for those with higher volumes. Pricing upon request and based on volumes.
- Other Recyclables: Other recyclables may be brought to the City of Cullman Recycling Center.
Rates:
- Every Other Week (on Thursdays only) = $105 per month
- Every Week (on Thursdays only) = $125 per month
Additional Charges:
- Casters: $5.70/month
- Lock Bar: $5.70/month
- Container Exchange: $60.00
- Delivery: $56.90
- Removal: $56.90
- Extra Service: $60.00
Contact the Sanitation Department for more information.
OTHER SERVICES & RESOURCES
The Sanitation Department utilizes mechanical street sweepers year-round to remove debris and litter from streets.
How you can help:
- Pick up litter and trash in and around your property, rather than sweeping or blowing these items into the street.
- Don’t throw trash or other items out of your vehicle when driving.
- As you walk along the sidewalks, utilize street trash cans to dispose of waste items. These cans are provided for the convenience of pedestrians and those attending downtown events.
Please contact the Sanitation department for more information.
A “vector” is an organism that transmits disease or parasites. This includes insects like mosquitoes and flies. For the health and safety of everyone in the community, insect and mosquito control services are provided by the Sanitation Department.
How you can help:
- Mosquitoes need quiet, standing water to breed. To control their breeding, eliminate any sources of standing water (bottles, jars, unused buckets, tires, etc.) on your property. Items like wheelbarrows, tubs, pools, and so forth should be properly stored or covered.
- To minimize fly breeding, keep garbage in tightly covered containers and properly dispose of it weekly and remove excessive animal waste from your property.
Please contact the Sanitation department for more information.
View the City of Cullman Sanitation Service Quadrants Map.
Contact the Sanitation Department with questions.
OPERATIONS OFFICE
Questions about Services
- Office Hours:
7:00AM – 3:00PM M-F - Physical Address:
925 Convent Road
Cullman, AL 35055
- Mailing Address:
Cullman Sanitation Department
P.O. Box 278
Cullman, AL 35056-0278 - Phone:
256-737-7560 - Fax:
256-775-7532
BILLING OFFICE
Questions about Billing
- Office Hours:
7:30AM – 4:00PM M-F - Physical Address:
Cullman City Hall
204 2nd Avenue NE
Cullman, AL 35055 - Mailing Address:
Cullman Utilities Billing Office
P.O. Box 1738
Cullman, AL 35056-1738 - Phone:
256-775-7107 - Email:
[email protected]