City of Montgomery Announces Holiday Sanitation Pickup Changes

Montgomery, AL - The City of Montgomery's Sanitation Department reminds residents of its holiday sanitation pickup schedule. These changes are designed to improve operational efficiency and provide clarity for residents during holiday weeks.

To accommodate the holiday and streamline operations, the City of Montgomery's Sanitation Department will implement the following changes during the following holidays:

Christmas Week

Holiday Closures

• Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
• Friday, December 26, 2025

Green Can Pickup

• Monday & Thursday Routes: Serviced Monday, December 22 only
• Tuesday & Friday Routes: Serviced Tuesday, December 23 only

Curbside Trash Pickup

• No curbside trash pickup will be scheduled during Christmas Week.

New Year's Week

Holiday Closures

• Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day)

Green Can Pickup

• Monday & Thursday Routes: Serviced Monday, December 29 only
• Tuesday & Friday Routes: Serviced Tuesday, December 30 only

Curbside Trash Pickup

• No curbside trash pickup will be scheduled during New Year's Week.

These changes reflect the City's commitment to streamlining services and ensuring residents are informed well in advance. The updated schedule has been posted on the City's official Sanitation Department webpage, and residents are encouraged to review it for full details.

Additionally, the Water Works Department will begin including reminders about the new schedule in upcoming water/trash bills.

"We appreciate the community's cooperation as we implement these changes," said Lucinda Babers, Chief Operating Officer for the Office of Mayor Steven L. Reed. "Our goal is to make sanitation services more predictable and efficient during the holidays."

For questions or additional information, residents may contact the Sanitation Department at 334-625-2751 or email [email protected].