Frequently Asked Questions

No. All garbage must fit into the City furnished container with the lid closed. Please be sure not to include recyclables. You may be able to recycle more to eliminate some of your garbage. A second residential garbage can be obtained from the Public Works Building at a set cost to be bill monthly as part of you sanitation fee.

Yes, the City picks up furniture, appliances, and yard waste generated by the resident. We will not pick up anything generated by a contractor. Appliances must have the doors removed for the safety and protection of small children and the Freon must be professionally removed.

Yes, box or bag any grass clippings.

Yes, the City collects limbs and brush generated at the residence by the resident. The amount picked up is limited to 4 cubic yards per week. This is approximately 12 feet long by 3 feet wide by 3 feet high (per 2009 Code of Ordinances, § 46-97(c)).

Any work performed by a contractor, anyone paid or given material for work performed, will not be collected by the City.

BFI operates a transfer station on:
US Highway 72 W
Athens, AL 35611

The facility's address is:
16100 BFI Lane
Athens, AL 35611

Please call ahead 256-729-8505 to ask if they will accept the material that you need to dispose of.

We notify residents about changes to pickup. Check our