RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Simple, Reliable Waste & Recycling Solutions for Baldwin County
We provide dependable waste and recycling services designed to make life easier for residents across Baldwin County. From weekly garbage collection to curbside recycling and specialty pickup services, our goal is to offer convenient, accessible solutions that help keep our communities clean, safe, and sustainable.
Whether you are setting up service, managing your account, or looking for recycling options, everything you need starts here.
Keeping Baldwin County Clean, One Pickup at a Time
We provide mandatory weekly residential garbage collection for all unincorporated areas of Baldwin County, as well as participating municipalities including Summerdale, Bay Minette, and Perdido Beach. This service plays an important role in reducing illegal dumping, minimizing litter, and keeping our communities clean, safe, and well-maintained.
Collection runs Monday through Thursday, with no service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day. On all other holidays, service operates as usual. To ensure timely pickup, please have your garbage placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day.
Each residence is provided with a 95-gallon cart for household waste.
FAQs
IS RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE A REQUIRED SERVICE?
Yes. Baldwin County has mandatory garbage collection. You must either be on garbage service of some kind or have a “haul your own permit” which is obtained through the Health Department.
IS THERE A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO START SERVICE?
No. Effective 8/7/19 we no longer require a deposit to start garbage service.
WHAT DAYS DO YOU PICK UP?
Garbage collection crews operate Monday through Thursday.
Garbage will not be picked up on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day.
Garbage on all other holidays will be picked up as scheduled.
Please have your garbage out by 6:00 AM on your pickup day.
If your garbage was missed, please call 251.972.6878 to report the missed pickup.
WHAT ARE YOUR GARBAGE CART GUIDELINES?
For residential customers, a garbage cart will be provided to you by Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County, AL, Inc., and the cost is included in your bill.
CURBSIDE RECYCLING
A Cleaner Baldwin Starts at the Curb
We are expanding curbside recycling across Baldwin County to make recycling more accessible and convenient for residents. This service allows you to recycle from home while helping reduce landfill waste and support a more sustainable community.
- Available as an optional add-on to garbage service or as a standalone option in select areas
- $10 per month with weekly pickup
- Expansion is ongoing, with countywide availability expected by the end of 2026
For materials that cannot be placed in your recycling cart, our CHaRM (Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials) facilities provide an easy and responsible solution for proper disposal.
FAQs
WHAT MATERIALS CAN GO IN MY RECYCLING BIN?
The following materials are accepted in your curbside recycling cart:
- Paper (newspapers, magazines, mail, office paper)
- Cardboard (flattened boxes and packaging)
- Plastics #1–#7 (bottles, containers, jugs)
- Aluminum cans and lids
- Tin and steel cans
WHAT CANNOT GO IN MY RECYCLING BIN?
Waxed paper products, any food packaging like ice cream or milk cartons, thick plastics like tarps, and any electronic goods.
WHY IS CURBSIDE PICK UP AN ADDITIONAL $10?
The $10 monthly fee supports convenient weekly curbside recycling pickup for participating households. This program helps ensure recyclable materials are properly collected and delivered to our recycling facility, where they are sorted and prepared for reuse.
Participation helps reduce landfill waste and supports long-term recycling efforts across Baldwin County.
WHAT ARE YOUR RECYCLING CART GUIDELINES?
Bulky & Yard Waste Pick Up
We offer convenient bulky item and yard waste pickup for residents who need to dispose of large or non-standard household items that cannot be collected through regular service. Pickup is available by request, with one free service each month. Additional pickups can be scheduled as needed for a fee, helping keep your property and community clean without the hassle of transporting items yourself.
PAYMENTS
& BILLING
ONLINE
Access your account and securely pay your bill anytime through our online payment portal.
BY PHONE
Call our office to make a payment: 251.972.6878
IN PERSON
Visit one of our convenient locations:
- Robertsdale (drive-thru, rear parking lot)
- Magnolia Recycling Facility
BY MAIL
Solid Waste Disposal Authority
15093 Landfill Dr.
Summerdale, AL 36580
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about your bill, account, or payment options, our team is here to help.
