Madison County property owners and community managers: simplify recycling compliance while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service helps you align with county expectations, reduce contamination, and improve NOI — all with a turnkey program.
We align with Madison County Waste Control guidance and county nuisance enforcement so your property stays consistent with local rules in unincorporated areas, while recognizing that municipal ordinances apply inside city limits (Huntsville, City of Madison).
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Increase ancillary income and portfolio returns (results vary by community).
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep pickup minimizes overflow, boosts tenant satisfaction and property appearance.
- Recycling Education & Signage: On-site onboarding, signage and resident materials included to drive participation.
- Local Program Alignment: Compatible with Madison County Waste Control & Recycling and county enforcement under the Public Nuisance (Junk) Ordinance.
At a Glance: Madison County, AL
- Jurisdiction: Madison County, AL (County; municipal rules apply within city limits)
- Multifamily Recycling: Typically private service; provide resident education and access
- Accepted: Paper, cardboard, metals, eligible plastics (per hauler/program)
- Not Accepted: Plastic bags/film, HHW, e-waste (use designated drop-off options)
- Ordinance Reference (County): Madison County Public Nuisance (Junk) local law — §45-45-173.01, §45-45-173.02
- Official Links: Waste Control & Recycling · Report a Junk/Nuisance Violation
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Containers Placement | Provide labeled, co-located trash & recycling containers per hauler standards; ensure proper placement onsite. |
County service overview: Waste Control & Recycling Enforcement basis: §45-45-173.01, §45-45-173.02 |
| ☑ Resident Onboarding | Include recycling education in move-in materials and add lease language; point residents to county/city guidance based on address. |
County: Waste Control & Recycling Huntsville (inside city): Recycling Program · City of Madison: Recycling (RANA) |
| ☑ Signage & Education | Post “What/What Not” signage; align to accepted items and pickup cadence. Remind: no plastic bags/film; no HHW/e-waste at recycling center. |
Huntsville guidance: Program Page City of Madison accepted items: Recycling Info |
| ☑ Monthly Audit | Audit trash/recycling center monthly for contamination and overflow; refresh signage and resident comms. | County enforcement & reporting: Report a Violation |
| ☑ Service Documentation | Keep hauler agreements and route maps; confirm pickup frequency and materials for your address (county vs. city program). |
County info: Waste Control & Recycling Huntsville: Residential Garbage · City of Madison: Garbage & Trash Service |
| ☑ Recycling Plan on File | Maintain a signed Property Manager Recycling Plan; align with county enforcement framework and Alabama solid-waste law. | Local law: §45-45-173.01 · §45-45-173.02 |
Madison County Recycling Summary — Checklist
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: County (unincorporated areas follow county; inside city limits follow municipal rules)
- ☑ Recycling Summary: Multifamily recycling is typically private-contracted; properties should ensure access and provide resident education. County Service Overview
- ☑ What We Can Recycle: Paper, cardboard, metals, eligible plastics (varies by hauler/city). Examples & HHW notes: Huntsville Recycling · City of Madison Recycling
- ☑ What We Can’t Recycle: No plastic bags/film; no HHW or e-waste at the curb (use designated drop-offs). Program notes
- ☑ Best Practices: Approved containers; co-located, clearly labeled stations; move-in onboarding; monthly contamination reduction.
- ☑ Ordinance Compliance: County nuisance enforcement in unincorporated areas (local law cited above); municipal codes inside city limits. Report & FAQs
Sources verified: Madison County Waste Control & Recycling; County Public Nuisance (Junk) local law; City of Huntsville & City of Madison program pages.
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