September 2026
REMINDER: Trash is picked up by the City every Monday unless Monday is a Federal Holiday. If Monday is a Federal Holiday, garbage will run the next business day.
Recycling is every third Tuesday. This month, recycling day is September 15th.
Garbage questions: (256) 883-3964
Recycling questions: https://recycling-alliance.com/
Have a non-emergency issue regarding the city? Contact the City of Huntsville at: https://seeclickfix.com/
- animal issues
- construction & buildings
- curbside debris collection
- ditch issues
- drainage and/or erosion
- broken garbage cans
- garbage can collection
- high grass/weeds
- illegal dumping
- junk car/inoperable vehicle
- litter removal
- noise
- park maintenance
- pothole
- sanitary sewer backup
- sidewalk repair
- street light repair
- telecommunications
- traffic signal
- traffic/street sign
- water leaks
- and more!
Interested in Serving on the HCOA Board?
We’re now accepting bios from homeowners who would like to run for a seat on the Hampton Cove Owners Association Board of Directors.
To be considered, please submit a short bio by Friday, November 13th to frontdesk@hamptoncove.com. Eligible candidates will have their bios included on the community ballot.
Board Member Expectations:
- Serve a two-year term with a heart for serving the community & maintaining property values
- Attend monthly board and occasional planning meetings
- Actively participate on a committee
- Be in good standing—no outstanding dues and no outstanding compliance issues. If a compliance review shows outstanding issues, candidate must have these resolved prior to the deadline for inclusion on the ballot.
We encourage you to get involved and make a difference in Hampton Cove!
Stop Weeds With Pre-Emergent
This is an excellent time of year to start thinking about pre-emergent treatment for weeds to prevent their growth next spring and summer! Article V, Section 2 of the HCOA’s Protective Covenants state yards must be kept “free of weeds,” and pre-emergent is a tool homeowners can use to make that happen.
Trash Collection Reminders
Take a moment to refamiliarize yourself with the City of Huntsville’s waste disposal rules. This includes, but is not limited to, items such as:
- It is illegal and disrespectful to your neighbors to place your waste in someone else’s trash can. Please put your waste in your own garbage can. Failure to comply can lead to fines and even jail time.
- Place all trash items including containers and debris piles behind the curb for collection. Do not place any debris in the road, gutter, on top of storm drains, on sidewalks, or next to utility lines/poles/boxes.
- Tree limbs cannot exceed 5 feet in length. Tree limbs up to 10 cubic yards will be collected at no charge, with each additional 5 cubic yards costing $55 per collection.
- Common items that are not collected by the City include dirt, rocks, bricks, cinder blocks, shingles, concrete, and tree limbs or trimmings resulting from land clearing.
The City will not pick up construction debris or any debris resulting from a contractor’s work or commercial project.
Fescue in Common Areas
Every year at this time, our common area lawn-care contractor over-seeds the fescue grass. You may notice more action than usual in the common areas, and you may notice the irrigation system running twice a day to give the seed time to take root.
Holiday Decorations
We would like to remind our residents of Hampton Cove’s guidelines for holiday decoration.
Halloween-themed décor is permitted from Oct. 1 – the weekend following Halloween. We ask that residents limit their giant Halloween inflatables, outdoor lighting, and large Halloween décor to this time frame. Please be respectful of your neighbors and ensure any outdoor lighting is directed only onto your property and inflatables do not block views or impede traffic. Outdoor lighting should have a timer set and not be left on all night.
To allow the seasons to transition gracefully, HCOA Standards & Restrictions limit exterior winter holiday themed décor from Nov. 15 – Jan. 15.
We ask that all residents promptly remove exterior seasonal décor once the holiday is over.
Time for Aeration & Overseeding!
Fall aeration and overseeding are highly effective lawn care practices, ideal for late summer and early fall when cool-season grasses thrive and soil temperatures are ideal for root growth. Aeration relieves soil compaction, allowing air, water, and nutrients to reach roots, while overseeding introduces new grass seed into thin or bare spots. This process creates a thicker, healthier lawn that can better withstand environmental stresses and is excellent for preparing the lawn for the following spring.
Don’t Pass a Stopped School Bus
Please remember it is illegal in all 50 states to pass a stopped school bus when its red lights flash and its stop-arm is extended.
- When to stop: Stop at least 20 feet away from the bus when red lights flash, whether you are approaching from behind or coming from the opposite direction.
- Divided highways: You do not have to stop from the opposite direction if the road has a physical divider or raised median.
- Amber lights: Yellow or amber flashing lights mean the bus is getting ready to stop. Slow down and prepare to stop.
- Resuming travel: Do not move until the bus pulls its stop-arm back in, turns off the red lights, and starts moving again.
