Ala. Code § 45-43-170.01
In Lowndes County, the county commission, or any municipal governing body therein, providing services to the public under this article shall have the power and authority by resolution or ordinance to adopt rules and regulations providing for mandatory public participation in and subscription to such system of services. Every individual, household, business, industry, or property generating solid wastes, garbage, or ash as defined in this section shall participate in and subscribe to such system of service unless granted a certificate of exception as provided in subdivision (3) of Section 45-43-170.03. In the event such individual, household, business, industry, or property owner who has not been granted a certificate of exception refuses to participate in and subscribe to such system of service, the county commission or municipal governing body may bring an appropriate civil action in circuit court to require participation and subscription. Except as provided in subdivision (3) of Section 45-43-170.03, any person, firm, or corporation violating such rules and regulations shall be in violation of this article and shall be subject to Section 22-27-7.
Ala. Code § 45-43-170.01 (1975)