Monthly garbage collection fees are assessed for all City of Tuscaloosa garbage customers. Fees are assessed per cart on the premises regardless of how often the cart is placed at the curb for collection. Residential customers are not charged for trash and recycling collection.
Garbage fees are billed on your City of Tuscaloosa water bill. For concerns about your garbage fee, please contact Environmental Services at 205-248-4900 or at ESD@tuscaloosa.com.
Residential
$9.00 per month for the first cart, $34.00 per month for each additional cart
Non-Residential
$37.35 / month per cart on the premises plus $34.00 per month for each additional cart*
*A variance is required for more than one cart at a non-residential establishment. For more information contact Tuscaloosa ESD at 205-248-4900 or at ESD@tuscaloosa.com