Irondale, AL · Jefferson County
Garbage Collection Fee Exemption Application
This application lets eligible Irondale residents request a 12-month exemption from garbage collection fees by submitting household information, eligibility documentation, and, when applicable, a notarized renewal affidavit.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Irondale residents can apply through categorical eligibility or income eligibility and must submit the documentation listed for their chosen pathway. Applications are due January 1–31; new residents may apply within 30 days of establishing a utility account. Social Security-only households in years two or three of certification may submit the simplified renewal affidavit instead of complete documentation, but must submit the Page 1 application by January 31. The exemption lasts 12 months and does not renew automatically.
Who needs it
Irondale residents seeking a garbage collection fee exemption, including Social Security-only households eligible to use the simplified renewal affidavit, should complete the applicable sections.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Garbage Collection Fee Exemption Application and review the eligibility pathways and renewal instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in your household and utility account information, select one eligibility pathway, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If the Page 2 renewal affidavit applies to you, book a commissioned online notary appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, required documentation, and notarized affidavit if applicable, following the City’s submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Irondale. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use the Affidavit of No Material Change?
- The form says Social Security-only households in years two or three of certification can use the simplified renewal affidavit. Complete documentation is required every third year.
- How do I submit the application and affidavit?
- Submit the completed Page 1 application, required eligibility documents, and the notarized Page 2 affidavit if applicable. The form lists online submission and in-person delivery to the City Clerk's Office.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The Page 2 Affidavit of No Material Change must be notarized when applicable. The form does not state that the Page 1 application signature requires notarization.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Alabama recognizes an out-of-state acknowledgment when it follows the law where it was taken and bears the officer's official seal. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.