Solid Waste Division

The City of Daphne Solid Waste Division oversees collection of garbage, trash & yard debris, and recyclable materials within the city limits of Daphne. Please call Public Works at 251-620-2100 if you have specific questions about your curbside service. The current Solid Waste Holiday Schedule can be found here: click here.

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2026 - Notice of New New Solid Waste Route Schedules

Daphne Public Works Solid Waste division is making operational improvements, and as part of these changes, we are adjusting our collection schedule to better serve many of our residents. 

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If your garbage collection day has previously fallen on a Friday, your NEW COLLECTION DAY will be on Tuesdays OR if your garbage collection day has previously fallen on a Tuesday, your NEW COLLECTION DAY will be on Fridays. These changes are effective Tuesday, January 6, 2026. 

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions regarding your collection schedule or need further assistance, please contact Daphne Public Works at 251-620-2100.
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Garbage Service

All household garbage must be bagged and placed in a City of Daphne issued garbage cart with a tight fitting lid suitable to protect the contents from insects, animals and water. The container should not be more than 96 gallons or less than 64 gallons, unless otherwise approved. Do not use red garbage bags (red is the universal color for medical waste, and medical waste is not collected by the City of Daphne).

Please ensure that if you have multiple garbage carts at your household each cart is at least four (4) feet apart from one another so that our automated trucks can properly collect your garbage.

To complete a Garbage Service Agreement Form online, please click here.

Garbage Pickup Times

Be sure that all garbage is placed curbside before 7:00 AM on your day of service. Time of pick-up can vary slightly and only by placing garbage curbside before the route begins can your pick up be assured.

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Solid Waste Schedule of Fees

Below is a list of current fees associated with Daphne Public Works Solid Waste division, per City of Daphne Ordinance 2024-21:

  • Residential Garbage Service $19 per month (effective October 1, 2024)
  • One (1) Additional Residential Garbage Cart $5 per month
  • Commercial Garbage Service $25 per month, per cart (as of October 1. 2024)

For additional information on your solid waste fees, please contact Daphne Public Works at 251-620-2100.

Trash & Yard Debris Service

Please keep in mind that our Trash/Yard Debris Ordinance clearly states that each City of Daphne household is allowed 15 cubic feet of trash/yard debris per week. Excessive trash charges begin at $60 and progressively increase on the volume of overage.

Trash & Yard Debris should be placed in front of your own property ONLY. Debris should NOT be placed in vacant lots or right-of-ways. Debris at apartments, townhomes and similar residences should be placed in front of your property or in property designated areas ONLY!

Acceptable Trash Items

The following items are examples of items that can be picked up as trash by the City of Daphne: 

  • Appliances
  • Bicycles
  • Fire Wood
  • Furniture
  • Yard Debris 

Non-Acceptable Trash Items

The following items cannot be picked up by the City of Daphne Solid Waste Division: 

  • Asphalt
  • Batteries
  • Concrete
  • Construction debris*
  • Lumber (treated or untreated)*
  • Gas
  • Medical Waste
  • Oil
  • Paint
  • Televisions 
  • Tires
  • Styrofoam
  • Glass/Porcelain 

Non-trash and improperly placed materials will not be collected by the City of Daphne. Items not accepted by the City can possibly be taken to a landfill or recycling center, at the responsibility of the resident. Call Daphne Public Works if you should need additional information.

Contact Baldwin County Magnolia Landfill  at 251-972-6878 for proper disposal of gasoline, household chemicals, pool chemicals and insecticides. The address for Baldwin County Magnolia Landfill is 15140 County Road 49, Summerdale, AL 36580.

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Acceptable Yard Debris Waste

All leaves, pine straw, grass clippings, and pine cones are suitable for collection by the City of Daphne, but must be bagged. Small tree limbs may be left curbside. Do not place these items in garbage cans, boxes, piles, or wheelbarrows, as they will not be collected.

Please note that tree limbs and clippings should not be more than five (5) feet in length and eight (8) inches in diameter. The City does not pick up trees that have been cut by contractors or individuals paid to remove trees. It is the property owner's responsibility to have these trees and/or debris removed.

Yard Debris Pick Up Schedule

It is not necessary to call for a trash/yard debris pick up, as it will automatically be collected on your scheduled service day. The City has a designated collection route for each day of the week. No special pick ups will be allowed.

* Construction debris pick-ups are normally run during the first week of each month.

"Bag Them, Don't Blow Them!"

As a reminder to help prevent local flooding and keep storm drains clear -- "𝘉𝘢𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮, 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮." 
Safely clear leaf litter and yard debris from blocked storm drains to prevent flooding on roadways. All leaf litter must be bagged and placed roadside for proper yard debris collection from Daphne Public Works.
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