Madison County property owners and community managers: simplify recycling while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service aligns with Madison County and regional SWDA/RANA guidance to reduce contamination and enhance NOI — all with a turnkey program.
Across Madison County, the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) operates the Recycling Alliance of North Alabama (RANA) program for single-family curbside. Apartments and other multi-unit/commercial sites do not receive municipal/RANA pickup and typically arrange private commercial hauling for on-site recycling and trash.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Increase ancillary income and improve retention with a proven amenity.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep pickup reduces overflow and litter, improving curb appeal.
- Recycling Education & Signage: Move-in onboarding, signage, and digital resident resources included.
- Local Program Alignment: Compatible with Madison County — Waste Control & Recycling, RANA (SWDA), and the City of Madison’s recycling guidance (no apartment pickup). Madison, AL – Recycling.
At a Glance: Madison County, AL
- Jurisdiction: Madison County, Alabama (includes the Cities of Huntsville & Madison)
- Mandate Type: No explicit countywide multifamily recycling mandate located. Apartments/condos should contract a private hauler; follow local container and contamination rules.
- Applicability Threshold: Not specified in county code. Requirements may vary by city and hauler specifications.
- Programs & Facilities: RANA opt-in curbside (single-family) and Household Hazardous Waste facility at 1055 A Cleaner Way, Huntsville (HHW drop-off hours M–F). Verify accepted materials.
- Accepted (typical): Paper/cardboard, metals, eligible plastics, and glass (confirm with hauler/SWDA)
- Not Accepted: Plastic bags/film; HHW in carts; certain e-waste; bulky items require special service.
- Local Codes: Madison County Code — Public Works (Solid Waste);
City of Huntsville — Chapter 22: Solid Waste (residential system provisions).
Madison County Code (Public Works) · Huntsville — Recycling (SWDA/RANA)
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Service Eligibility | Multifamily communities are not served by municipal/RANA pickup; contract a licensed private hauler for recycling and trash collection. |
County info: Waste Control & Recycling City of Madison: Recycling |
| ☑ Container Requirements | Provide co-located, clearly labeled trash & recycling containers; ensure enclosure/access meets hauler standards. | SWDA/RANA: Accepted Materials & HHW |
| ☑ Resident Onboarding | Include accepted items, “what not to recycle,” and pickup details in move-in materials and leases. | City guidance: Madison — Recycling |
| ☑ Signage & Education | Post “What/What Not” signage; no plastic bags, HHW, or e-waste in carts; rinse containers. | Verify materials with your hauler and SWDA. |
| ☑ Monthly Audit | Inspect for contamination/overflow monthly; adjust signage and resident communications. | Maintain audit logs for vendor/ownership records. |
| ☑ Service Documentation | Keep hauler contract, pickup map, and accepted-materials list on file; review annually. | Code: Madison County Code — Public Works |
| ☑ Recycling Plan on File | Maintain a written plan with vendor details, education cadence, and contamination strategy. | Attach to operations manual; update after changes. |
Madison County Recycling Summary — Checklist
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: County (RANA curbside for single-family; multifamily via private haulers)
- ☑ Mandate Type: No explicit multifamily recycling mandate at county level.
- ☑ Applicability Threshold: Not specified; coordinate commercial service per property needs.
- ☑ What We Can Recycle: Paper, cardboard, metals, eligible plastics, glass (verify).
- ☑ What We Can’t Recycle: Plastic bags/film, HHW/e-waste in standard carts, bulky items.
- ☑ Best Practices: Labeled, co-located containers; resident training; monthly checks; audit logs.
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