2023 Free Disposal Day!
In 2023, the City of Anniston will be offering free disposal days 8 months out of the year! During the disposal periods, one roll-off dumpster will be placed in each of Anniston’s four (4) wards, so citizens may dispose of their items free of charge! To see our free disposal day dates, please view the list below:
Feb.17th & 18th | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
March 17th & 18th | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
May 19th & 20th | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
June 16th & 17th | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
Aug. 18th & 19th | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
Sept. 15th & 16th | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
Nov. 17th & 18th | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
Dec. 15th & 16th | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
During each of these disposal periods, we will provide one roll-off dumpster at each of the following locations (4 rolloffs in total during each disposal day):
WARD 1 – Pelham Park Parking Lot
Address: 349 Cave Road, Anniston, AL 36206
Directions: https://bit.ly/3wvZDEh
WARD 2 – Carver Community Center Parking Lot
Address: 720 W. 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201
Directions: https://bit.ly/3543I7g
WARD 3 – South Highland Community Center Parking Lot
Address: 229 Allen Ave, Anniston, AL 36207
Directions: https://bit.ly/36DTsDd
WARD 4 – Norwood Hodges Community Center Parking Lot
Address: 3125 Spring Valley Rd, Anniston, AL 36207
Directions: https://bit.ly/3qunznw
Please note, the following items will NOT be accepted:
Hazardous Waste of any kind (i.e. batteries, corrosives)
Paint
Electronics
Tires
Freon Appliances (i.e. refrigerators, freezers)
For questions and/or more information, on the City of Anniston’s Disposal Days, please contact our Public Works Department at: 256-231-7742, ext. 272. You may also learn more about our debris policies by visiting: www.annistonal.gov/public-works.
Anniston Changers at the Carver Center!
The Anniston Changers are headed to the Carver Community Center this month! This project marks our 2-Year anniversary of monthly service projects!
Before we celebrate though, there is work to do! So, we need your help! We will be tackling trash piles that have been left out on the roadside or illegally dumped, as well as picking up litter around the community, and more!
Volunteers will meet at the Carver Community Center Parking Lot (720 W 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201) on Saturday, October 29th! We plan to work from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM!
Link to Volunteer: https://bit.ly/3D9aMh5
From the meeting point, volunteers will be assigned to areas of town to pick up any piles they see! So if you have a truck or trailer, and want to make an impact on your community, please join us on Saturday to be the Change! Other volunteers will work the area around Carver on foot, so there will be something for everyone to help with!
Also, for those that can’t make the project, no need to worry! There will be rolloff dumpsters at Pelham Park, the Carver, Norwood Hodges, and South Highland Centers all day Saturday (10/29/22) for free use for all!
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact City PIO, Jackson Hodges, anytime via text or call at: 256-846-2044!
Anniston Changers | All Over Town!
The Anniston Changers are on the move, and we need your help, and your TRUCKS! This month, we are taking the effort on the road and we will be tackling trash piles that have been left out on the roadside or illegally dumped!
We cannot do it alone though! If you have a truck, please come meet us at the Anniston City Meeting Center (1615 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201) starting at 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, September 24th!
Link to Volunteer: https://bit.ly/3QR7LWw
From the meeting point, volunteers will be assigned to areas of town to pick up any piles they see! So if you have a truck or trailer, and want to make an impact on your community, please join us on Saturday to be the Change!
Also, for those that can’t make the project, no need to worry! There will be rolloff dumpsters at the Anniston City Meeting Center & Norwood Hodges Community Center all day Saturday (09/24/22) for free use for all!
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact City PIO, Jackson Hodges, anytime via text or call at: 256-846-2044!
Anniston Changers Downtown!
It’s that time again! The Anniston Changers are back for another monthly service project, and this time we will be working in Downtown Anniston on August 27th from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM!
To register to volunteer, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3dn2qIv
Volunteers will meet in the parking lot at the corner of 12th and Noble: 12th Street and Noble Street, Anniston AL 36201
At this project, we will mainly be focusing on cutting weeds, and litter pick-up! Thus, please bring weed eaters, landscaping tools, and gloves! There will be some other tasks as well, so feel free to come and help out in any way that you can!
Food, drinks, and fellowship will be provided to each and every person who volunteers! As always, you may register to volunteer on our website, at: www.AnnistonChangers.com!
If anyone has any questions about this event, please contact Main Street Event Coordinator, Karla Eden, at: 256-371-3711!
3rd Quarterly Disposal Day | July 29th – July 30th
The 3rd Quarterly Disposal Day will take place from Friday, July 29th (07/29/22) through Saturday, July 30th (07/30/22) from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM each day. These quarterly Disposal Days will occur in January, April, July, and October of each year, with exact dates/times to be announced prior to each quarter.
During the disposal periods, one roll-off dumpster will be placed in each of Anniston’s four (4) wards, as follows:
WARD 1 – Pelham Park Parking Lot
Address: 349 Cave Road, Anniston, AL 36206
Directions: https://bit.ly/3wvZDEh
WARD 2 – Carver Community Center Parking Lot
Address: 720 W. 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201
Directions: https://bit.ly/3543I7g
WARD 3 – South Highland Community Center Parking Lot
Address: 229 Allen Ave, Anniston, AL 36207
Directions: https://bit.ly/36DTsDd
WARD 4 – Norwood Hodges Community Center Parking Lot
Address: 3125 Spring Valley Rd, Anniston, AL 36207
Directions: https://bit.ly/3qunznw
Please note, the following items will NOT be accepted:
Hazardous Waste of any kind (i.e. batteries, corrosives)
Paint
Electronics
Tires
Freon Appliances (i.e. refrigerators, freezers)
For questions and/or more information, on the City of Anniston’s Disposal Days, please contact our Public Works Department at: 256-231-7742, ext. 272. You may also learn more about our debris policies by visiting: www.annistonal.gov/public-works.
Anniston Changers | Woodstock 5K Race Course!
It’s that time again! The Anniston Changers are back for another monthly service project, and this time we will be working the Woodstock 5K Race Course on July 23rd! The annual Woodstock 5K will be taking place on August 6th, thus we want to do our part to help the area look its best for all the participants!
On Saturday, July 23rd, we ask that you come and volunteer with us to clean-up the areas around the Woodstock 5K Race Course from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM!
Register to volunteer at this link: https://bit.ly/3OVIHgW
Volunteers will meet in the parking lot of the Anniston High School: 1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, AL 36207.
At this project, we will mainly be focusing on mowing properties and litter pick-up! Thus, please bring lawnmowers, landscaping tools, and gloves! There will be some other tasks as well, so feel free to come and help out in any way that you can!
Food, drinks, and fellowship will be provided to each and every person who volunteers! As always, you may register to volunteer on our website, at: www.AnnistonChangers.com! If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact City PIO, Jackson Hodges, anytime via text or call at: 256-846-2044!
Anniston Changers at South Highland!
It’s that time again! The Anniston Changers are back for another monthly service project, and this time we will be working in the South Anniston Community!
On Saturday, June 25th, we ask that you come and volunteer with us to clean-up the areas around the South Highland Center from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM!
Register to volunteer at this link: https://bit.ly/3HqsLjX
Volunteers will meet in the parking lot of the South Highland Community Center: 229 Allen Ave, Anniston, AL 36207.
At this project, we will mainly be focusing on mowing properties and litter pick-up! Thus, please bring lawnmowers, landscaping tools, and gloves! There will be some other tasks as well, so feel free to come and help out in any way that you can!
Food, drinks, and fellowship will be provided to each and every person who volunteers! As always, you may register to volunteer on our website, at: www.AnnistonChangers.com! If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact City PIO, Jackson Hodges, anytime via text or call at: 256-846-2044!
Anniston Changers in Lenlock!
The Anniston Changers are back for another monthly service project, and this time we will be visiting the Lenlock community!
On Saturday, May 21st, we ask that you come and volunteer with us to clean-up the areas in Lenlock from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM!
Volunteers will meet in the parking lot of the old Lenlock shopping center, located at: 5818 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL 36207.
To register to volunteer for this project, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3l48Ix7
At this project, we will mainly be focusing on debris removal and litter pick-up! Thus, please bring landscaping tools and gloves! There will be some other tasks as well though, so feel free to come and help out in any way that you can!
Food, drinks, and fellowship will be provided to each and every person who volunteers! As always, you may register to volunteer on our website, at: www.AnnistonChangers.com! If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact City PIO, Jackson Hodges, anytime via text or call at: 256-846-2044!
Special Work Session | City Brush/Debris Policy | 04/26/22
The City of Anniston would like to make everyone aware of a Special Work Session on April 26, 2022 at 4:00 PM; wherein, the Anniston City Council will be discussing the city’s current brush and debris pick-up policies.
This work session will be held in Room B at the Anniston City Meeting Center (1615 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201), and it will be open to the public. At this work session, citizens will be allowed to provide their input on the policies, but comments must be limited to 3 minutes or less.
The meeting will be streamed live via the city’s Facebook, as well as uploaded to our YouTube channel afterwards.
Anniston Changers in Golden Springs!
It’s that time again! The Anniston Changers are back for another monthly service project!
On Saturday, March 26th, we ask that you come and volunteer with us to clean-up the Golden Springs area from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM!
Volunteers will meet in the Donoho High School Parking Lot: 2501 Henry Rd, Anniston, AL 36207
After arriving at the school, volunteers will be shuttled out to clean-up the following areas:
Raemon Road, Coleman Road/Warrior Road, Robertson Road, and Terry Road
Volunteers may register at this link: https://bit.ly/34YtWZ2
Food, drinks, and fellowship will be provided to each and every person who volunteers! As always, you may register to volunteer on our website, at: www.AnnistonChangers.com! If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact City PIO, Jackson Hodges, anytime via text or call at: 256-846-2044!
