July 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 July 21st.
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!
How to Stop Soliciters
We have received a lot of calls regarding solicitation/peddling in our neighborhood. We have replaced the signs at each entrance but that is not seeming to deter many of these solicitors. We have looked into our city ordinance and here is what we have found:
In Huntsville, the most effective way to stop solicitors is to clearly display a physical “No Soliciting” or “No Trespassing” sign at the front entrance of your home. Under city ordinance (Ord. No. 12-60). This makes it illegal for salespeople to knock on your door, and they can be cited for trespassing if they do.
A structured approach to stopping them includes:
Report Littering: If the soliciter left anything on your property without permission, such as a business card, you can report them to the city for littering here.
Post a Sign: The sign must be visible near your front door or main entryway.
Verify City Permits: Commercial solicitors are required to obtain a Solicitation License from the city and wear a photo ID badge. Ask to see it.
Report Violations: If a solicitor ignores your sign or harasses you, you can report the company to the city. Companies that receive multiple complaints may have their permits or business licenses revoked.
Call Non-Emergency Police: If a solicitor refuses to leave after you explicitly tell them no, or if they are pushy, you can call the Huntsville Police Department non-emergency line at (256) 722-7100 to report a trespasser.
Pet Waste Reminders
Below are a few friendly reminders regarding pet waste DONT’S in Hampton Cove:
DO NOT put pet waste in someone else’s trash can or on their trash bag pile
Waste bags are too small to be picked up by the garbage truck and end up all over the street/your neighbor’s yard
DO NOT throw pet waste into bushes/leave pet waste around as litter
This includes common area bushes around lakes. They will be missed by the maintenance crew and begin to rot and leave a foul odor in common areas meant to be enjoyed.
DO NOT throw pet waste into storm drains
Storm drains in Hampton Cove lead to our lakes. Unusual debris can cause blockages and flooding.
DO NOT put pet waste into overflowing trash cans
If trash cans in common areas are overflowing, please don’t exacerbate the problem. Dispose of your pet’s waste at your own home.
Your pet’s waste is your own personal responsibility. Please dispose of it appropriately and respectfully.
