Athens, Alabama
Limestone County
Junk Removal in Athens, AL
From the courthouse square to the newest subdivisions, unwanted items carried out and hauled away. Free estimate, no obligation.
Living With Junk in the Limestone County Seat
Athens is older than Alabama. It was incorporated on November 19, 1818, a year before statehood, named after the city in Greece, and it has been the Limestone County seat ever since. The town sits on Interstate 65, and its mix of historic houses, mid-century ranches and new construction means every kind of cleanout comes up, from attics that have not been opened in decades to garages filled during a recent move.
Recent years added a few more reasons to clear things out. An EF1 tornado hit downtown on December 28, 2024, damaging the courthouse square, and storms anywhere in the county tend to leave behind ruined furniture, soaked carpet and broken outdoor gear.
What the City Takes, and What It Does Not
The City of Athens offers bulk trash collection for large household items. Here is how it compares with hiring a hauler. Rules change, so confirm current details with the city.
Furniture, appliances and yard waste are collected from the curb.
Items are carried out from inside the house, shed or barn.
Up to 4 cubic yards per week, about 12 × 3 × 3 feet (§ 46-97(c)).
Larger loads leave in one visit.
Contractor or landscaper waste is the contractor's to remove (§ 46-95(c)).
Leftovers from your own projects can go.
Curbside recycling has been suspended until further notice.
Usable items are set aside for donation or recycling when possible.
Recycling in Athens Right Now
With curbside recycling suspended, residents can take sorted cans, paper, cardboard and #1 and #2 plastic bottles to the Limestone County Recycling Center at 1301 N. Jefferson St. Glass is not accepted. Electronics and books go next door at 1305 N. Jefferson St. Published hours have varied, so check before you drive over.
Jobs That Come Up Around Athens
Estate cleanouts in older homes near downtown. Garage and shed clear-outs on county lots. Furniture swaps in new subdivisions. Rental turnovers for landlords. Office and storefront clean-ups. The services page covers each one. Calls are answered 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week. Same-day service may be possible, depending on how full the day is and how big the load is. It is never guaranteed.
How much will Athens bulk trash pick up?
Up to 4 cubic yards per week, roughly 12 feet long, 3 feet wide and 3 feet high, per the city page.
Does Athens have curbside recycling?
It has been suspended until further notice. Sorted recycling can go to the county recycling center on North Jefferson Street.
Do you serve addresses outside Athens city limits?
Yes, across Limestone County and nearby towns. In unincorporated areas the county does not collect bulk items, so removal is often the simplest option.
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