The Dothan Landfill Is Closed: Where Your Debris Actually Goes Now
The City of Dothan Sanitary Landfill is closed. Here are the five alternative disposal sites the City points to, what they take, and what it costs.
The Dumpster Charges That Are Not in the Quote
Overage, dry run, surcharges, damage clauses and the scale ticket you are probably not being shown – with the actual contract language, the Alabama rules that do and do not apply, and the two phone numbers that let you check a charge.
Houston County’s New Waste Rules Start 1 October. The County’s Own FAQ Still Shows the Old Ones.
New fee, new container rules, a $400 minimum for contractor debris, and an enforcement ladder that ends with your cart being removed. Plus three figures where the county’s adopted policy and its live FAQ page flatly disagree.
Dothan’s Trash Fee Vote Tied 3–3 and Failed. Here’s What Actually Changed.
On 18 August 2026 the Dothan City Commission tied 3–3 on the first sanitation fee increase since 2013, so it failed. Here is what was on the table, what did not change, and why Houston County residents were never affected.
The Paperwork Nobody Mentions Before You Fill a Dumpster in Dothan
Alabama wants a demolition notice ten working days before you start — even with no asbestos. Plus the rule that names roll-off containers by name, why liquids and fridges get refused, what the state charges per ton, and two things we could not verify.
Storm Debris in the Wiregrass: What 56 Tornadoes Taught Houston County
Houston County has recorded 56 tornadoes since 1912, and Hurricane Michael put trees into 47 structures in one night. A practical debris plan for storm season.
How Heavy Is a Roof? Shingle Weight Math for Dothan Tear-Offs
A roofing tear-off is a weight problem, not a volume problem. The per-square math that decides your container size.
Alabama’s Whole-Tire Landfill Ban Starts December 31, 2026 — What It Means in the Wiregrass
From the end of 2026, Alabama landfills cannot accept whole tires. Here is what ADEM’s rule actually says, and what it means for cleanouts around Dothan.
What Dothan Trash Collection Will Not Pick Up — and What to Do With It
Dothan’s own ordinance excludes nine categories of debris from city pickup — including shingles, concrete and contractor waste. Here is the list, and what to do instead.
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