Residential Garbage Services
The City of Gulf Shores contracts with Republic Services to provide weekly residential garbage services for standard household garbage.

• Once a week pickup on either Mondays or Thursdays for areas north of 2nd Ave (please see the map below)
• Twice a week pickup on Mondays &Thursdays for residences south of, and including, 2nd Ave (Beach Rental District)
• View the residential garbage pickup route map
• Carts should be out the night before or by 6 a.m. the day of service

To request service or for more information, contact Republic Services at (800) 752-4092.

Residential Debris Services
The City of Gulf Shores provides weekly residential debris services. Items that will be picked up include yard debris, cardboard boxes, old furniture, and white goods.

• View the residential debris pickup route map
• View Resolution No. 4594-08 regarding residential debris pickup

For additional information, contact the Public Works Department at 251-968-1156 or by email.

Residential Recycling Services
The City of Gulf Shores contracts with Republic Services to provide weekly residential recycling services. Recycling pickup days are on Wednesdays and Thursday.

• View the residential recycling pickup route map
• Carts should be out the night before or by 6 a.m. the day of service

Items that Can be Recycled

Aluminum cans Cardboard (must be broken down) Newspapers and magazines Office paper

Paper products Phone Books Plastic jugs Tin cans (must be rinsed)

Items that Cannot be Recycled

Aerosol cans Aluminum foil Egg cartons Food or yard waste Glass

Juice boxes /bags Paper / waxy milk cartons Pizza boxes Plastic bags

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To request service or for more information, contact Republic Services at (800) 752-4092.


Drop-Off Recycling Center
The City of Gulf Shores operates a drop-off recycling facility located at 160 W. 36th Avenue. All items must be sorted into the proper bins.
Please note we do not accept medical waste, aerosol cans, paint or tires. 

Items that Can be Recycled

Glass Aluminium Plastic No. 1, 2, 3 Office paper, Newspapers, Magazines

Metal  Cardboard Electronics (televisions, microwaves, printers) Tin cans (must be rinsed)

For additional information, contact the Public Works Department at 251-968-1156.