2026 Garbage Exemption Application

Garbage Exemption Application

The City of Selma, Aabama enrollment for garbage exemption 2026 beings October 1, 2025 and will remain open until January 10, 2026. This program is designed to provide relief to citizens who own property, has a fixed income which is derived soley from the Social Security Administration. In result the fee for garbage services are waived for the entire year.

In March 2022 , the Ordinance for garbage exemptions have changed to only allow property owners to qualify for exemption.

To participate in the program, you must meet the new requirements as follows:

Garbage delinquencies with Martin Envirnomental or Ciy of Selma must be paid in full
Valid Form of Identifaction: Goverment issued
Property Owners: Applicant name must be listed on the property
SOCIAL SECURITY MUST BE THE HOUSEHOLD SOLE SOURCE OF INCOME: Benefit letters must be dated between the dates Oct.1st - Jan.10th
Live within the City limits or police jurisdiction

If you are unable to provide all documentation all at once. Please do NOT submit your application until all required documents are provided. The application will only be accepted if its complete and all requirements are met.

Applicant Information

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Contact Phone*

Email*

example@example.com

I reside in the service area of the City of Selma garbage system. I hereby apply for exemption from participation in the service and/or payment of fees because of the following circumstances:*

My income is derived solely from Social Security Benefits (includes SSI) (Picture I.D.)

In order to be exempt from garbage you must have active trash service with Martin Enviromental. Do you currently have trash services at the address listed above?*

YesNo

Do you owe any fees related to garbage from the previous years to the City of Selma or Martin Environmental?*

YesNo

How many people in your household?*

Household Members*

Required Documents

SSI Benefit Letter*

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Valid Photo ID*

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Please ensure that all required application information and documents are complete before clicking submit.

For more information or additional questions, please contact:

City of Selma

Tax & License Dept.

222 Broad Street, Suite 8

Selma, Alabama 36701

Phone: (334) 876-1221

taxsupport@selma-al.gov

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I thereby certify that the above information stated on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I hereby give permission for the City of Selma or its designee to investigate all of the above information, including entering premises for the above purposes.

I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations identified by the City of Selma as applicable.

NOTE: It is a class "C" felony to falsely complete a written instrument required by a public office accorrding to Alabama Criminal code 13-1-9-3. Please advise the maximum fine for falsifying information is up to $500 plus additional fees may apply.

Signature

By authority of Chapter 13 Code of Ordinances of the City of Selma, the requirement of garbage exemption applications shall be approved by the appropriate City Officials, as indicated below:

Official Use Only

Tax & License Department