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Public Improvements Department
The Public Improvements Department of the City of Bessemer is a diverse department with tasks ranging from Garbage and Trash collection to Animal Control and Weed Nuisance Abatement.
Our Department responsibilities include maintenance of streets and right-of-ways, maintenance of traffic signals and signs and enforcement of the city’s ordinances regarding weeds and overgrown nuisance properties.
Our Department responsibilities include maintenance of streets and right-of-ways, maintenance of traffic signals and signs and enforcement of the city’s ordinances regarding weeds and overgrown nuisance properties.
Sanitation
The Sanitation Department is responsible for the collection and disposal of garbage/refuse and trash in the city of Bessemer. The department also operates the city’s Recycling Center.
Garbage/Refuse Collection. Citizens in Bessemer are serviced twice a week with the collection of household garbage/refuse (except Wednesdays). Residents in the city are urged to have a garbage can not larger than 45 gallons for pickup. Electronic devices are excluded from collection.
Trash Collection. The city of Bessemer provides trash collection to its citizens. Items considered trash are leaves and yard waste, limbs, furniture and broken down boxes. City ordinance prohibits contractors from disposing of debris through the city’s sanitation department and offenders will be contacted by the Bessemer Police Department.
Recycling. The Bessemer Recycling Center is located at 1601 First Avenue North. It operates daily (M-F) from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cardboard, plastics, newspaper are among the items collected. For more information, contact the Recycling Center at tel: 205-425-0068.
Garbage/Refuse Collection. Citizens in Bessemer are serviced twice a week with the collection of household garbage/refuse (except Wednesdays). Residents in the city are urged to have a garbage can not larger than 45 gallons for pickup. Electronic devices are excluded from collection.
Trash Collection. The city of Bessemer provides trash collection to its citizens. Items considered trash are leaves and yard waste, limbs, furniture and broken down boxes. City ordinance prohibits contractors from disposing of debris through the city’s sanitation department and offenders will be contacted by the Bessemer Police Department.
Recycling. The Bessemer Recycling Center is located at 1601 First Avenue North. It operates daily (M-F) from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cardboard, plastics, newspaper are among the items collected. For more information, contact the Recycling Center at tel: 205-425-0068.
Streets and Roadway Maintenance
The city of Bessemer’s Street Division is responsible for the maintenance of the city’s roadways, including mowing of right-of-ways, litter collection and maintenance of sidewalks and roadways.
Traffic
The city of Bessemer’s Traffic Division is responsible for the maintenance of the city’s traffic signals and signs.
Weed Abatement and Overgrown lots.
The city of Bessemer’s Weed Abatement program is designed to enforce the city’s weed nuisance ordinance. For more on the city’s weed abatement enforcement efforts, click the following tab:
Animal Control Ordinances
Responsible for the collection of stray animals, such as dogs and cats. For more information on the city’s animal control laws, visit:
FAQ’s
What are your Business Hours?
There is no charge.
How much do you charge for your services?
There is no charge.
What is considered garbage?
There is no charge.
When are my garbage days?
There is no charge.
When should I put my garbage out?
There is no charge.
Do you provide garbage cans?
There is no charge.
What size cans do you service?
There is no charge.
What if I don’t have a garbage can? Will you pick up garbage in a garbage bag?
There is no charge.
What if I miss putting my garbage out on time and the truck has already run?
There is no charge.
What happens if my garbage or trash days fall on a holiday?
There is no charge.
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Office Location
City of Bessemer 1700 3rd Avenue North Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4060
City of Bessemer © Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved
City of Bessemer 1700 3rd Avenue North Bessemer, AL 35020
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(205) 424-4060
City of Bessemer © Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved
