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Indianapolis Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2023

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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 – Sunday, January 1, 2023

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a normal schedule for the week of January 2-6, 2023.

2023 New Year’s Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup Schedule.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, January 16, 2023

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of January 16-21, 2023.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, January 20, 2023.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup Schedule.

Presidents’ Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, February 20, 2023

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a normal schedule for the week of February 20-24, 2023.

2023 Presidents’ Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup Schedule.

Memorial Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, May 29, 2023

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of May 29-June 3, 2023.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, June 2, 2023.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

2023 Memorial Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup Schedule.

Juneteenth Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, June 19, 2023

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 19-23, 2023.

Indy DPW solid waste division leadership coordinated with members of AFSCME union local 725 to vote on whether solid waste crews would like to alter this work week, given the historic significance of the commemoration. Workers voted to continue with a standard weekly solid waste service schedule, even as City offices will be closed.

Indianapolis Juneteenth Trash Pickup Update

As many may have experienced, Indianapolis Trash Collection and Indianapolis Recycling Collection has been hit or miss this year, sometimes not collecting at all or on random days.

Also, the various waste collectors do not seem to be on the same page for Juneteenth week pickup. Bottom line, you may want to put out your trash and recycling on your normal day and hope that it gets picked up.

Per the Indianapolis Department of Public Works:

Indy DPW and WM trucks are collecting solid waste utilizing the slide schedule of Tuesday through Saturday.

Residents with services from Republic Services will be able to set carts out on their regular collection day or on the sliding schedule as routes will run twice this week.

Independence Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of July 3-8, 2023.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Monday, July 3, 2023.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, July 7, 2023.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

2023 4th of July Indianapolis Trash Pickup Schedule.

Labor Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, September 4, 2023

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of September 4-9, 2023.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, September 8, 2023.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Thanksgiving Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Thursday, November 23, 2023

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for Thursday and Friday of the week of November 20-25, 2023.

  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, November 24, 2023.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Christmas Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, December 25, 2023

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of December 25-30, 2023.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, December 29, 2023.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

2023 Christmas Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup Schedule.

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

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Any holiday that falls on a weekend will not be observed, therefore, trash will be on a normal schedule for Christmas 2022.

Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a normal schedule for the weeks of December 19-23, 2022, and December 26-30, 2022.

UPDATE: NO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 TRASH COLLECTION

For the safety of the trash collection crews, solid waste operations will not be conducted on Friday, December 23, 2022.

Indianapolis residents who receive trash collection on Fridays should expect to have a double collection on Friday, December 30, 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 Thanksgiving 2022 Schedule

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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.

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.

Indy Snow Force Will Have 65 Trucks Out Monday – Wednesday

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Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) Snow Force

With forecasts including the possibility of snow and icy conditions tonight through Wednesday, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) will activate 65 Snow Force drivers beginning this evening to pre-treat roadways. Forecasts include the chance of some snow accumulation regularly expected until Wednesday, and Snow Force leadership will continue to monitor changing weather patterns to adapt the response as necessary.

Over the weekend, Indianapolis saw its first snow of the season. Indy Snow Force drivers have been preparing since early October for this winter weather season with classroom and hands-on training as well as equipment preparation.

Beginning at 11 P.M. this evening, Indy Snow Force will have 65 trucks and more than 100 team members working 12-hour shifts to address the roadways. The Indy Snow Force Viewer Map will be live at this time as well. This map will show where roads along standard routes have been recently plowed or treated with salt.

Motorists are urged to drive with care during wintry conditions, especially on bridge overpasses or locations known to get slippery. Remember to leave home with plenty of time to safely reach your destination, and allow plenty of clearance near other vehicles. DPW also asks motorists to keep these tips in mind when sharing the road with snow trucks.

  • Look out for flashing amber lights. These lights alert drivers from far away of plow trucks on the road.
  • Give plow trucks plenty of room to treat the roads. Plow trucks release road salt from the back of the truck, and following too closely could result in salt hitting your vehicle.
  • Stay at least three car lengths away from plows. Snow clouds thrown by plows can reduce visibility greatly, hiding other vehicles or road hazards.

Residents can stay up to date on Indy Snow Force efforts during winter weather events online at indy.gov/dpw and on Twitter by following @IndySnowForce.

Indianapolis Electronics Recycling at Brookside Park Thursday, November 10, 2022

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Indianapolis Electronics Recycling at Brookside Park Thursday, November 10, 2022

The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and local nonprofit RecycleForce will host an electronics recycling (“E-cycle”) event for Marion County community members today, Thursday, November 10, at Brookside Park (3500 Brookside Parkway S Drive) from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.Properly disposing of broken, outdated, and/or unused electronics is important because Indiana’s Electronic Waste Law prohibits households, small businesses, and schools from disposing of electronic waste in the trash.

On-site staff will direct traffic, and motorists should remain in their vehicles. Non-electronic materials will not be accepted at this event.

The City is again partnering with the local nonprofit RecycleForce for the event. RecycleForce reduces crime through re-entry employment and job training opportunities while improving the environment through electronics recycling.

As a general rule of thumb, acceptable electronics include anything with a cord attached, plus the following:

  • Cell phones
  • Circuit boards
  • Computers/Laptops
  • External disk drives
  • External tape drive
  • Gaming systems and accessories
  • Hair dryers and styling irons
  • Hard drives
  • Joy sticks
  • Keyboards
  • Microphones
  • Microwaves
  • Modems
  • Monitors
  • Mouse
  • PC cards
  • PC speakers
  • Printers
  • Scanners
  • Tablets
  • Toasters
  • Televisions of any size or age
  • Uninterrupted power supply batteries
  • USB drives

Led by staff from the Indianapolis Department of Public Works environmental resources management division, this is the fourth special electronics recycling event offered in 2022. Similar events have engaged more than 600 residents to recycle more than 30 tons of electronics, preventing them from entering the landfill or polluting our neighborhoods and waterways.

Those interested but unable to attend are reminded that they can recycle unwanted electronics on Saturdays at ToxDrop sites across the county. The regular ToxDrop times and locations can be found online.

Indianapolis Electronics Recycling at Perry Park Saturday, September 24, 2022

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Indianapolis Electronics Recycling at Perry Park Saturday, September 24, 2022

The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and local nonprofit RecycleForce will host an electronics recycling (“E-cycle”) event for Marion County community members on Saturday, September 24 at Perry Park (451 E Stop 11 Road) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Properly disposing of broken, outdated, and/or unused electronics is important because Indiana’s Electronic Waste Law prohibits households, small businesses, and schools from disposing of electronic waste in the trash.

On-site staff will direct traffic, and motorists should remain in their vehicles. Non-electronic materials will not be accepted at this event.

The City is again partnering with local nonprofit RecycleForce for the event. RecycleForce reduces crime through re-entry employment and job training opportunities while improving the environment through electronics recycling.

As a general rule of thumb, acceptable electronics include anything with a cord attached, plus the following:

• Cell phones
• Circuit boards
• Computers/Laptops
• External disk drives
• External tape drive
• Gaming systems and accessories
• Hair dryers and styling irons
• Hard drives
• Joy sticks
• Keyboards
• Microphones
• Microwaves
• Modems
• Monitors
• Mouse
• PC cards
• PC speakers
• Printers
• Scanners
• Tablets
• Toasters
• Televisions of any size or age
• Uninterrupted power supply batteries
• USB drives

Led by staff from the Indianapolis Department of Public Works environmental resources management division, this is the third special electronics recycling event offered in 2022. Similar events have engaged more than 600 residents to recycle more than 30 tons of electronics, preventing them from entering the landfill or polluting our neighborhoods and waterways.

Those interested but unable to attend are reminded that they can recycle unwanted electronics on Saturdays at ToxDrop sites across the county. The regular ToxDrop times and locations can be found online here.

Indianapolis Trash Pickup on Slide Schedule Labor Day 2022

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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.

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 on Slide Schedule Independence Day 2022

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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 due to the 4th of July holiday falling on Monday this year.

  • 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.

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 on Slide Schedule Memorial Day 2022

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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.

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.

Spring Cleaning Electronics Recycling at Krannert Park Saturday, April 23

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The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability (Sustain Indy) and RecycleForce will host an electronics recycling (“E-cycle”) event this Saturday, April 23 at Krannert Park (605 S High School Road) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Led by staff from the Indianapolis Department of Public Works – Environmental Resources Management team, this is the second special recycling event focused on electronics offered thus far in 2022. A similar event in January saw 600 residents bring a total of 30 tons of recyclables to Garfield Park for disposal.

The spring is a popular time for cleaning out spaces in your home. Garages, basements, and drawers are often go-to areas for old electronics that no longer work. In partnership with RecycleForce, a local non-for-profit organization that reduces crime through re-entry employment and job training opportunities while improving the environment through electronics recycling, the City invites all Marion County residents to recycle outdated or broken electronics at this special E-cycle event, so that these electronics may be properly recycled.

There is no cost for dropping off materials to be recycled. As a general rule, acceptable electronics include anything with a cord attached, plus the items listed at the bottom of this release. Indiana’s Electronic Waste law prohibits households, small businesses, and schools from disposing of electronic waste in the trash; this is a great opportunity for Marion County residents to properly recycle their waste and take care of the earth. Non-electronic materials will not be accepted during this event.

On-site staff will direct traffic at the event, and motorists should remain in their vehicles. Those interested but unable to attend can recycle unwanted electronics on Saturdays at ToxDrop sites across the county. The regular ToxDrop times and locations can be found at https://www.indy.gov/activity/electronics-recycling-sites.

Electronic items accepted at this event may include:

  • Cell phones
  • Circuit boards
  • Computers/Laptops
  • External disk drives
  • External tape drive
  • Gaming systems and accessories
  • Hairdryers and styling irons
  • Hard drives
  • Joysticks
  • Keyboards
  • Microphones
  • Microwaves
  • Modems
  • Monitors
  • Mouse
  • PC cards
  • PC speakers
  • Printers
  • Scanners
  • Tablets
  • Toasters
  • Televisions of any size or age
  • Uninterrupted power supply batteries
  • USB drives

For more information about this event, please visit www.indy.gov.