CITY OF ARAB
Landfill
*ONLY LOADS FROM INSIDE
CITY LIMITS/ARAB POLICE JURISDICTION WILL BE ACCEPTED
**ALL LOADS ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION
Pursuant to Permit No 48-03, the Arab City Landfill is classified as a construction + demolition landfill site. As such, and according to regulations established by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), we can accept only inert materials and specifically CANNOT accept the following items into the site:
- Garbage, Burnt Garbage, Animal Wastes
- Chemical or Hazardous Wastes
- Medical Wastes, Industrial Wastes, Sludge, Closed Containers
- Pressure-treated lumber, power poles, railroad lumber or cross-ties.
- Paint in liquid form. ADEM regulations require paint to be poured onto old carpet, lumber, drywall or any other acceptable material and dried.
- Paint thinner, gasoline or other petroleum products
- Household garbage – anything normally thrown away inside a home is considered household garbage (empty food bags/containers, diapers, hairspray cans, household cleaning bottles, spoiled food, etc.)
- Tires *, TVs *, Batteries, and Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Tipping Fee Schedule as of May 5, 2025
Minimum charge for loads less than 1000 lbs – $20.00
Charge for all loads over 1000 lbs – $50.00/ton (rounded to the closest dollar amount)
Tires: No tires of any type will be accepted or disposed of at the Arab City Landfill.
Television and computer monitors: $10 each
**The above rates and rules are subject to change if necessary to comply with State Law or otherwise when determined to be in the best interest of the City.
***Please note the following via Ordinance 2025-4:
(c) Any person or company bringing any waste to the landfill must be able to identify themselves and confirm the origin of the waste material to the satisfaction of the Arab Landfill employees.
(d) Any entity or individual found violating this section, in addition to possible referral for criminal prosecution for ordinance violation, may be banned from future use of the Arab Landfill.
Arab City Landfill
1443 Hog Jaw Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
256.586.2666
Devin T. Theobald, Director
[email protected]
256.640.7176
Hours of Operation *SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
Monday – Friday
7:30a-3:30p
Saturday*
7:30a-10a
*Per ADEM requirements, Landfill closing hours may vary on holidays & holiday weekends to complete the necessary work prior to closing.
**Call ahead to confirm hours before you make the trip!
Method of Payments Accepted:
Cash Only
Arab City Hall
740 North Main Street
Arab, Alabama 35016
Monday - Friday
7:30a-4:30p
256.586.3544
Mission Statement
The City of Arab has a mission to foster and sustain a living environment that cultivates progressive awareness and the acceptance of diverse cultural differences, while maintaining a wholesome family atmosphere.
The mission also includes an improved quality of life through economic growth and development, continuously seeking ways to increase revenues, and the ongoing expansion of local Infrastructure.