City of Birmingham Government

07/31/2026

Proud to celebrate The Pulse Finders LLC as a 2026 BOLD Awardee! This woman-owned organization is expanding CPR, AED, Narcan, and emergency response training across Birmingham.

By equipping residents with the skills and confidence to act in critical moments, they’re helping save lives and strengthen community health and safety citywide!

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Calling all local businesses and vendors! Interested in working with the Coast Guard?

Join us Aug. 6 to learn how to register in SAM.gov, become eligible for contracting opportunities and get a clear overview of the federal procurement process.

07/31/2026

This Saturday! Join us for free school supplies and a lot of fun!

📍 CrossPlex
🗓 Saturday, August 1
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

All activities at the Birmingham CrossPlex will be held indoors. Food trucks will be parked on the front side of the CrossPlex.

07/31/2026

**Bulk trash and brush collection updates**

The following neighborhoods were completed on Thursday, July 30:

--North Birmingham District
Inglenook
15 Loads For 65.79 Tons To The Landfill
On Schedule

--Ensley District
Central Park
11 Loads For 53.12 Tons To The Landfill
On Schedule

--Southside District
Crestwood South
Redmont Park
7 Loads For 28.80 Tons To The Landfill
On Schedule

--East End District
North Eastlake
Killough Springs
12 Loads For 31.28 Tons To The Landfill
3 Days Behind

The following neighborhoods are scheduled to be serviced Friday, July 31:
Bridlewood
Roebuck
Liberty Highlands
Overton
Crestline
Eastwood
Belview Heights
Kingston
East Birmingham
South Woodlawn

07/29/2026

Mayor Woodfin makes major announcement on new educational initiative.

07/29/2026

For three months in 2025, Walter Baldwin sat in his car on Second Avenue North and people watched.

As a flurry of folks entered and exited nearby restaurants on Friday nights, Walter noticed something missing: a place to buy cold treats. That changed in April when his Dream Flavors mobile business transitioned into a brick-and-mortar ice cream shop.

For three months in 2025, Walter Baldwin sat in his car on Second Avenue North and people watched. As a flurry of folks entered and exited nearby restaurants on Friday nights, Walter noticed something missing: a place to buy cold treats.

07/29/2026

The evacuation order in Birmingham's Southside at 23rd Street South from 1st Avenue South through 5th Avenue South has been lifted.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services determined overnight hazardous materials mitigation efforts in response to an ongoing fuel release have reduced levels to a safe and normal reading.

The source of the fuel release was determined to be an underground, registered fuel tank in the 2400 block of University Boulevard. Hazardous materials mitigation efforts will continue at that location.

In addition to the evacuation order, 24th Street South from University Boulevard to 7th Avenue South has been reopened after a brief closure Tuesday.

Hazardous materials response personnel note that a fuel smell may linger in the affected areas, particularly during heavy rainfall, but the public safety concern has been resolved.

Response to the fuel release, evacuation, source detection, and mitigation has been an ongoing, joint effort of public and private entities including City of Birmingham, Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency, Jefferson County Environmental Services, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

07/29/2026

**Bulk trash and brush collection updates**

The following neighborhoods have been completed as of Tuesday, July 28:
--Ensley District
Wylam
14 Loads to the Landfill
On Schedule

--North Birmingham District
North Crestwood
North Avondale
Woodlawn
13 Loads to the Landfill
On Schedule

--Southside District
Forest Park
6 Loads to the Landfill
On Schedule

--East End District
Killough Springs
11 Loads to the Landfill
2 Days Behind Schedule

The following neighborhoods are on schedule to be serviced today Wednesday, July 29:
Germania Park
Green Acres
Oxmoor Valley
Hooper City
Smithfield Estates
Thomas
Crestwood South
Redmont Park
Springlake

07/29/2026

UPDATE: Remediation crews continue to work overnight to target the potential source of the petroleum fuel release.

While the area is currently stabilized, the evacuation remains intact to ensure safety for businesses and residences in the affected area.

The evacuation order is still in place at 23rd Street South from 1st Avenue South through 5th Avenue South. In addition, 24th Street South from University Boulevard to 7th Avenue South has been closed.

Motorists and pedestrians are urged to proceed with caution around the areas of 24th Street South at 7th Avenue Sourh and University Boulevard for safety and to reduce interruption of remediation efforts.

This is a joint response involving CIty of Birmingham, Jefferson County EMA, Jefferson County Environmental Services, Alabama EMA, ADEM, and private partners.