Home County Departments News & Events Services Contact Us Environmental Because everyone benefits when the County is kept litter free, we are always looking to find ways to enhance our cleanup efforts. You will find information on those efforts below. To Report a Trash or Recycling Issue Click the Trash Can Elmore County and the City of Wetumpka Collection Facility * The collection facility is located adjacent to the Wetumpka Street Department at 110 Red Eagle Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092 The Elmore County Commission, in partnership with the City of Wetumpka, has opened a centrally located collection facility. The collection facility replaces the previous once a month countywide cleanup day. The facility located on Red Eagle Drive in Wetumpka, has limited operations during the week. An attendant will now be present at the facility to ensure disposal of items are properly executed. New operating days and times: Tuesdays 7am to 3pm Thursdays 7am to 3pm Saturdays 7am to 12pm No items shall be disposed of at or around the facility during non-operational hours. Violators will be prosecuted to the maximum extent. The attendant is also not in place to assist with loading and/ or unloading items. With the great interest in the County/ City Collection Facility, we also would like to clarify rules for use of the collection facility. These rules are in place in order for residents (who are currently paying residential curbside customers) to retain access to this free service. Individuals not adhering to these rules will be subject to prosecution: All citizens utilizing the facility should practice CDC recommended practices related to COVID-19 or may be asked to exit the facility; The collection facility is not intended for contractors as the facility is designed for residents to dispose of items larger in size or quantity than their normal residential containers can accommodate. All demolition materials and woody debris must not be longer than four feet long; The site is not to be used for household garbage. Anyone disposing of household garbage at this facility will be prosecuted for illegal dumping; Items that will not be accepted include appliances, batteries, paints or thinners, oils and gases; Any items that are not considered trash (e.g. clothing, unwanted/ gently used items, and gently used furniture) should be donated to a local donation center. Local donation centers in this area are the Elmore County Humane Shelter Thrift Store, the Adullam House Thrift Store, and Goodwill; Separate areas for metals, mattresses, tires and woody debris/ yard waste as well as construction type materials (lumber, etc) are designated by signage. Please keep in mind these type items should be less than 4 feet in length; Please pay attention to the signage at the facility. Signs are placed to show where specific items are to be disposed. The collection facility is located adjacent to the Wetumpka Street Department at 110 Red Eagle Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092. View the Collection Facility Location Map on Google Maps. Anyone with specific questions about the collection facility or needing clarification, can send questions to trash@elmoreco.org. Elmore County’s Anti-Litter Critters February 11, 2020 The Elmore County Commission recently introduced Elmore County’s newest voices for helping keep our natural resource rich county beautiful. Elmore County’s Anti-Litter Critters are here to remind our citizenry of the opportunities to properly dispose of trash and litter along with advocating participation in cleaning up the areas of our county prone to illegal dumping. Over the next several months, Elmore County’s Anti-Litter Critters will make their way into our local schools and be present along our roadsides to help get the message of cleaning up our county out to the masses, young and old. An idea first hatched by area residents of the Redland community, the Elmore County Commission embraces the fresh approach of an anti litter campaign that is centered around one of our county’s greatest attributes, our natural resources. Look for Elmore County’s Anti-Litter Critters in your area of the county soon along with following their efforts on the County Commission social media feeds. Garbage Collection For residents of Elmore County living outside any municipal limits, garbage collection service is available through Waste Management. Trash pickup in Elmore County is on a weekly basis. For more information, please call Waste Management toll-free at (866) 252-0458, send an e-mail to wmalabama@wm.com, or visit the Waste Management website. Citizens can help control litter by securely bagging and sealing all household waste put into Waste Management containers. Bagging household garbage ensures that trash does not blow out of the disposal truck once it is picked up from a residence. Advanced Disposal trucks use an automated arm to pick up containers and dump waste in the truck. Therefore, all bagged garbage must be put in the garbage container in order to be picked up. If you have concerns regarding trash pickup, please contact Waste Management (866-252-0458 or wmalabama@wm.com). Litter Crews Elmore County also has litter crews operating to keep roadsides clean. If you know of a road that has been turned into an unauthorized dump, or if you notice a road heavily strewn with litter on the right of way, please call (334) 567-1162 to report it. Criminal Litter Law, Code of Alabama Section 13A-7-29. Our County appreciates everyone working together to keep our roadsides clean. If you, or a group, would like to team together to help keep our roadside clean, there is a form at the bottom of this page with information on what steps to take. Miscellaneous Environmental Elmore County does not have an ordinance for junk yards, dilapidated homes or overgrown grass. If you believe any of these issues may be a health hazard, please contact the Elmore County Health Department to survey the situation at (334) 567-1171. Please visit the Elmore County Health Department website for more information. Elmore County does not spray for mosquitoes. The best way to fight mosquitoes is to prevent them from multiplying. Eliminating all sources of standing water around your home will reduce mosquito breeding and will help prevent their spread. You may also purchase mosquito briquettes or dunks to kill the mosquitoes. Elmore County does not currently provide debris or limb removal. These items can be bagged and put in your trash can or taken the Collection Facility in Wetumpka. Limbs or debris may be burned if the County is not under a burn restriction at the time. Information on burn restrictions can be viewed on the Alabama Forestry Commission Website. Paint waste, from a household, may be disposed at Stone's Throw Landfill once the paint has solidified. For hours and disposal rates, please call (334) 252-1210. If paint waste is from a business, it is subject to a hazardous waste determination and requires special approval from Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) prior to disposal. To obtain a hazardous waste approval, please contact Blake Pruitt at (334) 271-7756 or Mike Cruise at (334) 271-7938. For information on management of fluorescent light bulbs, view ADEM Fluorescent and High-Intensity Discharge Lamps Links: • AL Pals Adopt-A-Mile Program • Lake Martin Resource Association Elmore County Roadside Cleanup Form FAQs Employment Opportunities Report a Problem FIND US Elmore County Administrative Complex at the Historic Courthouse 100 E. Commerce Street Wetumpka, Alabama (334) 567-1156 Copyright 2018, Elmore County Commission. All rights reserved. Another Productive Website