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

Thousands of rewards are available to you, simply for recycling – and with Republic Rewards™, you can learn additional tips to reduce your waste.
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.
For additional information, contact the Public Works Department at 251-968-1156.
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
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
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
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Items that Cannot be Recycled
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Republic Services
Republic Rewards
Thousands of rewards are available to you, simply for recycling – and with Republic Rewards™, you can learn additional tips to reduce your waste.
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
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For additional information, contact the Public Works Department at 251-968-1156.