Moving companies in Vestavia Hills, AL.

Local services and rules

Moving to Vestavia Hills: who to call and what the city asks.

Vestavia Hills is a city in both Jefferson County and Shelby County, Alabama. Vestavia Hills has no designated bulk trash pickup day; large piles of yard debris or bulk trash are requested through Vestavia Hills Connect or by calling 205.978.0150. Rocky Ridge, City Center (Highway 31) and Cahaba Heights are entertainment districts where patrons of participating merchants may carry an open alcoholic beverage (no bottles or glass) within the district.

Dumpster and portable storage permits and the Noise Waiver

A permit is required when a dumpster or portable storage unit is used on a job site, and the application is submitted online.

Weekend or after-hours work on a project requires a Noise Waiver, requested online, with a minimum of two business days allowed for review.

Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday collection

Residential waste and recycling are collected on Monday and Thursday or on Tuesday and Friday, depending on the address.

One weekly pickup day takes household garbage and small bulk or brush to the landfill, and the other day is a mixed stream sorted to separate recyclables from waste. Recyclables do not have to be pre-sorted, clean, dry and empty.

Carts go on the curb with the lid arrows pointing to the street and no more than 3 feet from the curb.

Garbage and recycling collection is a municipal service included in the payment of property taxes.

Carts at a new address and the annexed areas

At an existing home, new owners may use a cart the previous owner left without notifying the City or the sanitation provider. If no cart was left at a single-family home, residents may request up to two carts through Vestavia Hills Connect online or the app.

Newly constructed homes, homes on newly developed streets and annexed homes start garbage service by contacting Public Services at publicservices@vhal.org or 205.978.0150, so that carts can be delivered and the home added to the route.

Rocky Ridge, Altadena, Liberty Park and Cahaba Heights are areas annexed into Vestavia Hills.

Bulk debris, Freon tags and roll-off dumpsters

Bulk debris is collected within 10 business days of the request.

Refrigerated appliances need a Freon removal tag issued by a certified technician before collection. Most appliances are collected.

A roll-off dumpster is the route for renovation projects that generate significant debris.

Hazardous waste days and medication drop-off

Hazardous waste collection days are typically offered a couple of times a year for paint, bulbs containing mercury and lithium and button batteries.

Solid medications (no liquids) can be dropped off at the Vestavia Hills Police department at City Hall and at the substation in Cahaba Heights.

Vehicle tags at City Hall, Jefferson County taxes and two boards of registrars

Residents renew vehicle tags at City Hall or online. A recent mover brings proof of residence such as a utility bill or use agreement.

Jefferson County assesses and collects ad valorem property taxes for property in Vestavia Hills. The Tax Assessor and Tax Collector offices are in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham.

Voters can look up a polling place on the state site or call the Jefferson County Board of Registrars at 205.325.5550 or the Shelby County Board of Registrars at 205.669.3913.

Library cards, city schools and the Liberty Park tornado shelters

Vestavia Hills Library issues free library cards to all Jefferson County, Alabama residents. Adults provide a photo ID plus proof of residency such as mail, a billing statement, a lease or a mortgage document.

Vestavia Hills City Schools is a public K-12 school district serving Vestavia Hills.

Two public tornado shelters are at Liberty Park, 4750 Sicard Hollow Road, and they open when a tornado watch is issued.

Short-term rentals, animals, solicitors and garage sales

Ordinance Number 3204 prohibits using any dwelling or part of a dwelling on residential property as a short-term rental, meaning any rental of 90 days or less.

Animal Control is run by the Vestavia Hills Police Department. Rules are in Chapter Four of the Vestavia Hills Code of Ordinances, including annual rabies vaccination with a collar and rabies tag, and dogs on a leash when not confined to the owner's property.

Door-to-door solicitors selling a product must register with the city and wear a placard while soliciting.

A garage sale permit is required, and a household may hold a garage sale once every six months.