The City of Guntersville Public Works Department consists of the Sanitation, Street and Grounds Maintenance departments. Hours of operation are Monday Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with weekday office hours 8:00 to 4:30. Holiday Schedules are published in The Advertiser-Gleam.

The Public Works Department is located at 2413 Taylor Street and is under the supervision of Mike Bush, Public Works Director

Please call (256) 571-7598 for information concerning the following:

• Household and Commercial Waste pickup
• Recycling
• Street maintenance
• Ground maintenance work (such as replacing street signs)
• Yard waste collection (leaves and limbs)
• Large appliance pickup
• Holiday schedules

Household and Commercial Waste

Household garbage should be placed in ridges 32-gallon containers with lids. Liners alone cannot be used. Each household is allowed two containers. Litter from your garbage is your responsibility. Garbage will be collected on Thursdays and Fridays.

Commercial waste pickup is coordinated on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of each individual business. Please contact us at (256) 571-7598 to schedule an appointment with the Sanitation Department.

For more information call (256) 571-7598.

Note: the Recyclable items listed below must be separated from household garbage.

Recyclables

Your initial supply of recycling Bags is available at City Hall. You will also receive a yellow tag that can be attached to your last bag. This tag will alert the collectors to leave a supply of bags at your residence.

Acceptable Items

• Plastic #1 and #2
• Soft drink, Milk and Detergent bottles
• Aluminum and Steel/Tin
• Cans only
• Cardboard, Chipboard and all Paper products including Magazines

Recyclables are collected on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information call (256) 571-7598.

Yard and Bulk Waste

Old appliances, furniture, carpet, excess wood, tree and brush/limbs are considered solid goods and are collected on a bi-weekly basis. These items should be placed on your own property at the alley or street curb, not on public right of way. Leaves and grass clipping may be bagged. To schedule pickup call (256) 571-7598.

Streets and Maintenance

In addition to street maintenance, this department is responsible for mowing the City's rights-of-way. They also maintain drainage ditches. To report missing street signs, report fallen trees, or potholes call (256) 571-7598.