Birmingham property owners and community managers: streamline recycling compliance while enhancing resident experience. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service helps meet city expectations, reduce contamination, and lift NOI — all through a simple, branded doorstep program.
Our team aligns with the City’s Waste Services Division and Title 4, Chapter 3 of the Birmingham Code of Ordinances — ensuring your property meets solid waste requirements without extra administrative effort.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Increase ancillary income and portfolio returns (up to $1.2 M per property typical range).
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep pickup reduces overflow and enhances curb appeal.
- Recycling Education & Signage: Move-in onboarding, posters, and contamination-reduction tools included.
- Local Program Alignment: Matches the City’s Recycle Birmingham initiative.
At a Glance: Birmingham, AL
- Jurisdiction: Birmingham, AL (City)
- Multifamily Recycling: Private service; education & access expected
- Accepted: Paper/cardboard, metals, plastics, glass (per hauler)
- Not Accepted: Plastic bags/film, HHW, e-waste
- Primary Ordinance: Title 4, Ch. 3 – Solid Waste Collection & Disposal · § 4-3-1.1 (Definitions)
- Penalty Authority: Ala. Code § 22-27-11 (Violations; Penalties) · § 11-45-9 (Penalties for Municipal Ordinance Violations)
- Official Links: Waste Services Division · Schedules & Routes
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Ordinance Call-out / Resources |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Containers Placement | Provide labeled, co-located trash & recycling containers per approved container standards. | § 4-3-5 (Containers & Placement) · § 4-3-1.1 (Definitions) |
| ☑ Resident Onboarding | Add recycling move-in materials and lease addendum language; provide access to City guidance. | Recycle Birmingham |
| ☑ Signage & Education | Post “What/What Not” recycling posters in trash rooms and common areas; align with accepted materials. | Schedule Hub |
| ☑ Monthly Audit | Audit trash/recycling centers monthly for contamination and overflow per City Code requirements. | Ch. 4-3 (Solid Waste) |
| ☑ Service Documentation | Maintain service agreements and route maps; ensure compliance with pickup cadence. | City Schedules & Routes |
| ☑ Recycling Plan on File | Keep a signed Property Manager Recycling Plan on file; violations subject to municipal fines and state penalties. | Ch. 4-3 · § 22-27-11 (Violations; Penalties) · § 11-45-9 (Penalties for Municipal Ordinance Violations) |
Birmingham Recycling Summary — Checklist
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: City of Birmingham (AL)
- ☑ Recycling Summary: City guidance on solid-waste compliance; MF properties expected to provide education & access. Recycle Birmingham
- ☑ What We Can Recycle: Paper/cardboard, metals, plastics, glass (per hauler).
- ☑ What We Can’t Recycle: Plastic bags/film, HHW, e-waste.
- ☑ Best Practices: Follow container placement and education requirements per § 4-3-5.
- ☑ Enforcement & Penalties: Violations subject to municipal fine authority (§ 11-45-9) and state penalties for solid waste (§ 22-27-11).
Verified from official City of Birmingham and Alabama state sources (2025 edition).
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