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Indianapolis Trash Pickup on Slide Schedule Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, January 17, 2022

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of January 17-22, 2022.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, January 21, 2022.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

Additional Indianapolis Trash Pickup Information

For more information on trash collection, please visit indy.gov. To report any trash and city-related issues, please use the RequestIndy portal online or the mobile app on your smartphone.

You can also report trash-related and other issues around the city by calling the Mayor’s Action Center (MAC) at 317-327-4622.

Indianapolis Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2022

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Your trash pickup will be delayed one day on the below holidays; residents who normally have trash collected on Friday will have it picked up on Saturday.

Any holiday that falls on a weekend will not be observed; therefore, trash will be on a normal schedule.

New Year’s Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Saturday, January 1, 2022

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a normal schedule for the week of January 3-7, 2022.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, January 17, 2022

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of January 17-22, 2022.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, January 21, 2022.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

Memorial Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, May 30, 2022

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of May 30-June 4, 2022.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, June 3, 2022.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Juneteenth Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, June 20, 2022

June 20, 2022, the day after Juneteenth, will be observed as an Indianapolis city holiday but residential solid waste services and heavy trash service as well as curbside recycling will continue to operate on a standard schedule from June 20-24, 2022.

Independence Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, July 4, 2022

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of July 4-9, 2022.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, July 8, 2022.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Labor Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, September 5, 2022

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of September 5-10, 2022.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, September 9, 2022.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Thanksgiving Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Thursday, November 24, 2022

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for Thursday and Friday the week of November 21-26, 2022.

  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, November 25, 2022.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Christmas Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Sunday, December 25, 2022

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a normal schedule for the week of December 19-23, 2022.

Additional Indianapolis Trash Pickup Information

For more information on trash collection, please visit indy.gov. To report any trash and city-related issues, please use the RequestIndy portal online or the mobile app on your smartphone.

You can also report trash-related and other issues around the city by calling the Mayor’s Action Center (MAC) at 317-327-4622.

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Indianapolis Christmas Tree Recycling Runs Through January 31, 2022

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The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) and Indy Parks will now accept live Christmas trees for recycling at multiple drop-off locations in public parks throughout the city.

Beginning today through Monday, January 31, 2022, residents can drop off live trees at eight different locations. Trees must be free of ornaments, tinsel, tree stands, and all other decorative materials. Trees should be dropped off only at the specially designated area within the park, and only between dawn and dusk.

Drop-off locations are as follows:​

  • Broad Ripple Park (1610 Broad Ripple Avenue), East side of the parking lot
  • Ellenberger Park (5301 East St. Clair Street), Northeast corner by the pool
  • Garfield Park (2432 Conservatory Drive), near MacAllister Amphitheater
  • Krannert Park (605 South High School Road), North side of the building
  • Northwestway Park (5253 West 62nd Street), to the left of the entrance
  • Perry Park (451 East Stop 11 Road), to the left of the Stop 11 main entrance
  • Riverside Park (2420 East Riverside Drive), by the basketball court
  • Sahm Park (6801 East 91st Street), near the recycling bins

The Indianapolis live tree recycling service recycles trees to be composted and eventually used as mulch. Last year 6,896 Christmas trees were chipped by Park Maintenance.

The live tree recycling program is not for commercial use and is solely for Marion County residents. Residents should also remember this service is for live Christmas trees only and any other items left would be considered illegal dumping.

New Years’ Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Saturday, January 1, 2022

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The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds Marion County residents that curbside recycling, residential, and heavy trash service will operate on a normal schedule for the week of December 27-31, 2021.

New Years’ Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Saturday, January 1, 2022

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a normal schedule for the week of December 27-31, 2021.

For more information on trash collection, please visit indy.gov. To report any trash and city-related issues, please use the RequestIndy portal online or the mobile app on your smartphone.

You can also report trash-related and other issues around the city by calling the Mayor’s Action Center (MAC) at 317-327-4622.

Christmas Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Saturday, December 25, 2021

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The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds Marion County residents that curbside recycling, residential, and heavy trash service will operate on a normal schedule for the week of December 20-24, 2021.

Christmas Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Saturday, December 25, 2021

Indianapolis trash pickup will also run on a normal schedule for the week of December 27-31, 2021.

For more information on trash collection, please visit indy.gov. To report any trash and city-related issues, please use the RequestIndy portal online or the mobile app on your smartphone.

You can also report trash-related and other issues around the city by calling the Mayor’s Action Center (MAC) at 317-327-4622.

Indianapolis Trash Pickup Schedule Thanksgiving Week 2021

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The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds Marion County residents that curbside recycling, residential, and heavy trash service will operate on a slide schedule after the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

Thanksgiving Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Thursday, November 25, 2021

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for Thursday and Friday the week of November 22-26, 2021.

  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, November 26, 2021.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

All solid waste services will return to normal on Monday, November 29, 2021.

For more information on trash collection, please visit indy.gov. To report any trash and city-related issues, please use the RequestIndy portal online or the mobile app on your smartphone.

You can also report trash-related and other issues around the city by calling the Mayor’s Action Center (MAC) at 317-327-4622.

2021 Indianapolis Leaf Collection Runs November 8-December 3

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The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) reminds Marion County residents that leaf collection begins next week on Monday, November 8.

Residents can leave up to 40 bags of leaves for pick-up per week on their regularly scheduled trash collection day during the four-week collection period at no additional cost. Leaf collection will conclude on Friday, December 3, 2021.

Here are a few guidelines to follow during leaf collection:

  • Place leaves in plastic bags. Paper bags can deteriorate and break apart in wet weather.
  • Keep bags at least three feet away from your trash cart for easy pickup.
  • Leaf bags should be outside by 7 a.m. on your normal trash day.

While raking leaves, DPW asks that residents clear leaves from storm drain inlets to prevent drainage and flooding problems. Residents are also asked not to rake leaves into the streets, which will cause issues for city street sweepers.

As in years past, the collected leaves are taken to the South Side Landfill where they are composted. Residents can pick up the resulting mulch in the spring at no cost.

Residents should also remember that burning leaves is illegal in Marion County as it releases harmful particles into our air.

For more information visit indy.gov/activity/leaf-collection-season.

Indianapolis Trash Collection on Slide Schedule Labor Day Week 2021

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The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds Marion County residents that curbside recycling, residential, and heavy trash service will operate on a slide schedule after the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 6, 2021.

Indianapolis Trash & Recycling Slide Schedule

Indianapolis curbside recycling, residential and heavy trash pickup service will run on a slide schedule for the week of September 6-10, 2021.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, September 9, 2021.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, September 10, 2021.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

All solid waste services will return to normal on Monday, September 13, 2021.

For more information on trash collection, please visit indy.gov. To report any trash and city-related issues, please use the RequestIndy portal online or the mobile app on your smartphone.

You can also report trash-related and other issues around the city by calling the Mayor’s Action Center (MAC) at 317-327-4622.

Indianapolis Heavy Trash Pickup Suspended Due to Staffing Shortage

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The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) has announced that issues with staffing have led to delays in heavy trash service in areas served by Indy DPW solid waste this fourth week of the month. Heavy trash service in DPW-served solid waste districts is offered one week per month on each route’s regular trash collection day.

In order to prioritize uninterrupted service of standard curbside trash collection, Indy DPW will suspend heavy trash service through Saturday, September 4 for those in DPW districts who normally see their heavy trash collection on the fourth and first weeks of the month. Leadership will review staffing levels next week and make a determination on heavy trash collections for the week of September 6.

Indianapolis Citizens Transfer Station

Indy DPW will continue to staff the Citizens Transfer Station on Saturdays, to which residents can bring larger trash items for correct disposal. The location and hours can be found at www.indy.gov/activity/citizens-transfer-station.

Indy DPW leadership thanks the residents in its solid waste districts for their patience as staff work to cover all residential routes. In order to best serve households, residential trash collection must remain a top priority in that every home has residential trash every week, and yet not every home has heavy trash each month.

Indianapolis Residential Recycling

This announcement comes as many residents inside and outside of DPW solid waste districts have recently experienced issues with recycling collection. While Indy DPW services regional recycling drop locations, the City of Indianapolis nor Indy DPW has any hand in curbside recycling agreements. Issues with delays in curbside recycling should be addressed with a resident’s individual provider (often Republic Services).

Find Your Indianapolis Solid Waste Pickup Information

To locate your solid waste district number, hauler, and heavy trash frequency, input your address into the widget at www.indy.gov/workflow/trash-pickup. For more information, visit indy.gov.

Indianapolis Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2021

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Your trash pickup will be delayed one day on the below holidays; residents who normally have trash collected on Friday will have it picked up on Saturday.

Any holiday that falls on a weekend will not be observed; therefore, trash will be on a normal schedule.

New Year’s Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Friday, January 1, 2021

Indianapolis trash pickup normally occurring on Friday will slide to pickup on Saturday, January 2, 2021.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, January 18, 2021

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of January 18-22, 2021.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, January 21, 2021.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, January 22, 2021.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

Memorial Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, May 31, 2021

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of May 31-June 4, 2021.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, June 4, 2021.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

Independence Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Sunday, July 4, 2021

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a normal schedule for the week of July 5-9, 2021.

Labor Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, September 6, 2021

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of September 6-10, 2021.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, September 9, 2021.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, September 10, 2021.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Thanksgiving Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Thursday, November 25, 2021

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for Thursday and Friday the week of November 22-26, 2021.

  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, November 26, 2021.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Christmas Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Saturday, December 25, 2021

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a normal schedule for the week of December 27-31, 2021.