GARBAGE COLLECTION

The Sanitation Department manages the collection of household garbage throughout the city and annexed areas. Our Clean City Professionals collect an average of 225-250 tons of waste each week and haul it to RePower South in Montgomery, where 92% of the waste is recycled.

The City of Prattville provides each household with a 95-gallon blue garbage bin for bagged household garbage collection. Household garbage is collected at the curb of each residence in the city once per week from the city-issued garbage bin and is intended for bagged garbage only. Per ordinance, the garbage bin must be placed at the curb, by 7:00 a.m., on the day of collection and must be 4 ft. clear from any obstruction that would prevent the sanitation equipment from collecting safely and efficiently. To avoid sickness and/or injury, our Clean City Professionals will not collect any garbage placed on the ground beside the garbage bin. Any excess household garbage that will not fit into your garbage bin can be disposed of at the Recycle Center located at 530 Doster Rd. *You must provide proof of residency with a City of Prattville Water Bill.

Sanitation Collection Guidelines:

• Items should not be placed in the gutter, on the sidewalk, or in the street. 
• Items should be placed at least 4 ft. away from any objects that prevent proper and safe operation of the sanitation truck or equipment (vehicle, utility pole, mailbox, tree, etc.). 
• City does not pick up excessive construction materials (lumber, sheet rock, brick, metal roofing, concrete, etc.). 
• Licensed companies doing work (cutting trees, laying carpet, etc.) are responsible for removing debris. The load will be subject to a commercial fee if left on the curb for collection by the City. 
• City does not pick up dirt, stumps, tires or trees. 
• City ordinance states all leaves, grass clippings, and pine straw must be in bags or boxes from April 15th- October 1st of each year. 
• Garbage cans should be pulled back to the residence the evening of collection.
• If these guidelines are not met, the Sanitation Department will issue a Sanitation Notice to the residence.

Billing Services Per Ordinance 2020-021:

Sanitation Service in the City of Prattville costs $20.00 per month, and although the service is managed and performed by the Sanitation Department, it is billed by the Water Works Board as part of the monthly water bill for each household.

Residential charges:

(a)$20.00 per unit, effective January 1, 2021, and $21.00 per unit, effective October 1, 2021.

(b) There will be an additional $10.00 charge per month, for any occupant placing two containers on the curb or street for pickup. 

Business establishment charges:

(a) $20.00 per month effective January 1, 2021, and $21.00 per month effective October 1, 2021, for each business using two approved containers or approved bags, not to exceed a 30-gallon capacity each; and $20.00 per month effective January 1, 2021, and $21.00 per month effective October 1, 2021, for each additional can or approved bag used.

(b) Business establishments requiring the bulk collection of containers, crates, baskets, etc., shall pay in addition to the charge set forth in subsection (2)(a) of this section $20.00 effective January 1, 2021, and $21.00 effective October 1, 2021, for each 30-gallon capacity container or bag used.