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Florence Environmental Management

Our Departments maintains safe and accessible roadways for our community, responsibly manages waste for a cleaner environment, promotes sustainability and reduces landfill waste.

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Residential Services

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Commercial Services

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Curbside Trash

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Landfill

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Mosquito Prevention

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Recycling Department

Residential recycling is offered curbside throughout the city on a weekly basis. Residents may place their recyclables curbside for weekly pickup on the normal day they put their garbage out.
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Solid Waste Department

The Solid Waste Department provides residential and commercial garbage collection within the corporate city limits.
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Street Department

The Street Department is responsible for the construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, alleys, and rights-of-way. They also maintain the department vehicles and provide curbside programs for the collection of household trash and yard debris.
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What Can I Recycle?

You can recycle a variety of items, including: Paper and cardboard Plastic bottles and more..., Be sure to check with your local recycling program for specific guidelines on what can be recycled in your area.
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Education

Education about recycling raises awareness, teaches proper sorting, and encourages eco-friendly choices, fostering a sustainable and environmentally conscious community.
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Sustainability Partnership

Promoting Environmentally Friendly Business. The City of Florence began curbside recycling service in 1988. We are proud to have one of the oldest recycling programs in Alabama.

Plan a Tour/Presentation

Let's talk trash! Call: 256-760-6495 or email: klbalentine@florenceal.org to request a waste management presentation or tour of the Florence Recycle Center or Landfill.

Education Resources

Explore resources that support lessons on waste management in our community, country, and world.

Solid Waste Department

The Solid Waste Department provides residential and commercial garbage collection within the corporate city limits.

Street Department

The Street Department is responsible for the construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, alleys, and rights-of-way. They also maintain the department vehicles and provide curbside programs for the collection of household trash and yard debris.

Adopt A Street

Businesses, groups and/or individuals can adopt a city street pledging to keep approximately one-mile of roadway litter free for a two-year period. The city provides supplies—garbage bags, gloves, gloves, and vests. Adoptees pick up trash and place it in their garbage carts.
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Yesterday, we sold 21 tons of cardboard to Essity in Cherokee Alabama for $3,087! Your materials are valuable. Recycle, Florence!

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Alvin Garrett helped us Jazz It Up With Trash this morning at the Florence Lauderdale Public Library! Missed the event? Join us Rogersville, Helen Keller (Tuscumbia), Muscle Shoals, or Sheffield later this week! Check the HandyFest brochure for dates and times. ... See MoreSee Less

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Aluminum cans are one of the most valuable and recyclable materials in our waste stream.

When properly recycled, an aluminum can can be turned into a new can and returned to store shelves in as little as 60 days.

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Contact Details

Street Department:

256-760-6460

Solid Waste & Recycle:

256-760-6495

Landfill/Scale House:

256-718-5199

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday:
7:00am - 4:00pm
Recycling Drop-off 24/7