Vestavia Hills Fines AmWaste for Missed Trash | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Vestavia Hills is finally cracking down on AmWaste after weeks of missed trash pickups that have left residents furious and frustrated. The city, having documented contract violations, is preparing to slap hefty fines on the company — while urging locals to keep reporting issues via their app to strengthen the case. Longtime resident Zach Palamara says the problem has persisted since the city switched providers in 2020, with pickups often missing by half — and automated “fixed” emails offering no real relief. With AmWaste silent and city leaders keeping details under wraps, the hope is that…