Formed in 1985, the Solid Waste Disposal Authority is a public, non-profit corporation responsible for the finance and operation of the city and county’s solid waste management system. As part of this system, the Authority offers environmentally advanced programs while maintaining reasonable waste disposal costs for residents of Huntsville, Madison and Madison County. The integrated waste management system is made up of four components:

Waste-To-Energy
Landfill
Recycling
Waste Reduction

The Solid Waste Disposal Authority continually evaluates its programs and activities to stay ahead of environment concerns and issues.