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Indianapolis Christmas Tree Recycling Runs Through January 31, 2023

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Indianapolis Christmas Tree Recycling Runs Through January 31, 2023

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) and Indy Parks will once again begin accepting real Christmas trees for mulching at multiple drop-off locations in public parks throughout the city from Sunday, December 25, 2022, through Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Marion County residents are encouraged to drop off their real trees at these seven different locations so they may be mulched into soil blends for a second life. Dead trees in homes pose a fire hazard, so those without the ability to compost or mulch trees on their property have the opportunity to drop them off at one of the below sites.

Any and all tree stands, skirts, ornaments, tinsel, lights, garland, popcorn, stowaways, and all other decorative materials MUST be removed prior to drop off.

Trees should be dropped off only at the specially designated area within the park, and only between dawn and dusk. Please check the list carefully as the selected park locations vary from year-to-year and the site you brought your tree to last year may no longer be a site. Dropping off trees at locations not listed below is considered illegal dumping and is punishable by fines of up to $3,000.

Again, this service is provided for Marion County residents ONLY and is not offered for commercial use.

2022-23 Indianapolis Christmas Tree Mulching Locations

Drop-off locations are as follows:​

  • Ellenberger Park | 5301 E. St. Clair Street | Northeast corner by the pool
  • Garfield Park | 2432 Conservatory Drive | in front of the MacAllister Amphitheater
  • Northwestway Park | 5253 W. 62nd Street | to the left of the entrance
  • Perry Park | 451 E. 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 E. 91st Street | near the recycling bins
  • Riverwood Park | 7201 Crittenden Avenue

Each year, thousands of trees are repurposed through this city service. Residents with broken strings of lights are encouraged to properly recycle them via ToxDrop or RecycleForce.

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.

Indy Parks Splash Pads Locations & Hours

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Indy Parks 2022 Summer Splash Pads Guidelines

Splash Pads are open from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

*Open 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Indy Parks Splash Pad Locations

  • Andrew Ramsey:310 W 42nd St. – Temporarily Closed
  • Arsenal Park*:1400 E 46th St.
  • Bel Aire Park:2901 W Mooresville Rd.
  • Bertha Ross Park:3700 N Clifton Ave.
  • Carson Park:5400 S High School Rd.
  • Centennial & Groff*:2300 N Centennial St. – Temporarily Closed
  • Christian Park:4200 English Ave.
  • Clayton LaSalle:401 S LaSalle St.
  • Dan Wakefield:6051 N Broadway St. – Temporarily Closed
  • Grassy Creek:10510 E 30th St.
  • Haughville Park:520 N Belleview Pl.
  • Holliday Park:6363 Spring Mill Dr.
  • Jake Greene Park:1700 Franklin Rd.
  • Municipal Gardens:1831 N Lafayette Rd.
  • Riverwood Park:7201 Crittenden Ave.
  • Stout Field Park:3820 W Bradbury Rd.
  • Tarkington Park*:45 W 40th St. – Temporarily Closed
  • Wes Montgomery:3400 N Hawthrone Ln.
  • Wildwood Park:8100 Southeastern Ave.
  • Willard Park:1901 Washington St.
  • Windsor Village*:6510 E 25th St.

NOTE: Dan Wakefield Splash Pad is undergoing maintenance and should be open mid-summer. Most splash pads are now open, while some remain closed for ongoing maintenance, and should be open soon. For more information, call 317-327-PARK.

Indy Parks Splash Pads Map

Indy Parks 2022 Summer Splash Pads Map

 

Indy Parks Pool Locations & Hours; Garfield Park Pool Reopened

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Indy Parks 2022 Summer Pools

Indy Parks Pools

  • Bethel Park – Temporarily Closed for Maintenence
  • Broad Ripple Park
  • Ellenberger Park
  • Frederick Douglass Park
  • Garfield Park
  • Northwestway Park
  • Perry Park
  • Riverside Park
  • Thatcher Park
  • Willard Park

Opening Hours

Pools will be open Wednesday-Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with the exception of Thatcher Park Pool being closed on Sundays.

Free Pool Memberships

Marion County residents will be able to sign up for FREE pool passes that will be valid all summer long. To sign up, adults must show proof of residency such as a utility bill, rent or mortgage statement, school enrollment materials, driver’s license, or other items.

Residents will be able to register for FREE pool passes at:

  • Bethel Park: 2850 Bethel Ave. (317) 327-7480
  • Broad Ripple Park: 1610 Broad Ripple Ave. (317) 327-7161
  • Brookside Park:3500 Brookside Parkway S. Dr. (317) 327-7179
  • Christian Park (for Willard Pool): 4200 English Ave. (317) 327-7163
  • Customer Service Center at Riverside Park: 1720 Burdsal Parkway. 317-327-7275
  • Eagle Creek Admin Building: 7840 W. 56th St. (317) 327-7110
  • Ellenberger Park:5301 E. St. Clair St. (317) 327-7176
  • Frederick Douglass Family Center:1616 E. 25th St. (317) 327-7174
  • Garfield Park Burrello Family Center:2345 Pagoda Dr (317) 327-7220
  • Holliday Park:6363 Spring Mill Rd. (317) 327-7180
  • Northwestway Park:5253 W 62nd St. (317) 327-7193
  • Perry Park:425 E. Stop 11 Rd. (317) 888-0070
  • Riverside Park:2420 E. Riverside Dr. (317) 327-7171
  • Thatcher Park:4649 W. Vermont St. (317) 327-7390

2022 Garfield Park Summer Concert Series

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Indy Parks’ Garfield Park Summer Concert Series is back for 2022!

Grab the family and head over on Wednesday & Thursday evenings for live free music on the south side of Indianapolis.

2022 Garfield Park Pops Series

All Pops Series concerts take place on Wednesdays at 7 PM.

DATE PERFORMER
June 1 Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
June 8 Indianapolis Municipal Band
June 15 Indianapolis Brass Choir
June 22 Philharmonic Orchestra of Indpls.
June 29 The 38th Infantry Band
July 6 Greater Greenwood Community Band
July 13 New Horizons Band of Indpls.
July 20 Pride of Indy Concert Band
July 27 Swing Shift Indy
August 3 Starlighters Big Band
August 10 Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
August 17 Ed Zlaty’s GMH Jazz Orchestra
August 24 Indianapolis Symphonic Band
August 31 Crossroads Brass Band

2022 Garfield Park Alt-Indy Series

All Alt-Indy Series concerts take place on Thursdays at 7 PM.

DATE PERFORMER
June 2 Annie Brown w/ Sweet Mylo
June 16 Ross Hollow w/ Meghan Cristeen & The 1900
June 30 S.M. Wolf w/ Pilots
July 14 Dana Skully and The Tiger Sharks w/ Awetree
July 28 Feverdream. w/ Resounding Maybes
August 11 Public Universal Friend w/ Plain Jane and Her Ghost
August 25 The Brothers Footman w/ Beatty and the Bayonets

2022 Garfield Park Movies at the Mac

All movie viewings occur on Fridays at 9 PM.

DATE MOVIE
May 27 Encanto
June 17 Angels in the Outfield
July 8 Soul
July 29 Space Jam (1996)

2022 Garfield Park Art & Music Festival

June 25th, 4 PM to 10 PM (Doors open at 3 PM)

Live music, 40+ artist booths & food trucks!

The music lineup includes Sirius Blvck with Ovrslept, Dana Skully and the Tiger Sharks, and more!

2022 Garfield Park Evening at the Mac

Sunday, September 4th at 7 PM

  • Will Power – Tower of Power Tribute Band w/ Fireworks Show

MacAllister Amphitheater Location

MacAllister Amphitheater is located inside Garfield Park at 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203.

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.

Indianapolis Electronics Recycling at Garfield Park Saturday, January 22, 2022

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The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and the Indianapolis Department of Public Works will host a post-holiday electronics recycling event tomorrow, Saturday, January 22 at Garfield Park (2345 Pagoda Drive). Many Marion County residents may have upgraded electronics over the holidays or while working from home, so attendees are encouraged to drop off unused, outdated, and/or broken electronics so that they may be properly recycled.

On-site staff will direct traffic at the event, which will start at 9 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. Attendees should use the Garfield Park entrance off of E Southern Avenue, turn left to follow Pagoda Drive, and then follow directions to turn right into the Burrello Family Center parking lot for drop-off. Motorists should remain in their cars and wear a face covering when interacting with staff members.

Officials expect to recycle thousands of pounds of electronics, keeping the waste from otherwise ending up in the landfill. Last year’s event diverted nearly 60,000 pounds of electronic waste from landfills and more than 600 residents attended.

Officers from Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Southeast District will be on hand to facilitate a prescription take-back service for attendees who may also wish to responsibly dispose of any unused or expired prescription medicines. Medications must be presented in a sealed container or sealed plastic bag at the time of collection.

“We encourage residents across Marion County to participate in another year of post-holiday electronics recycling as they clean and re-organize after the holidays,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. “Together, we can divert electronic waste from our landfills and safely dispose of hazardous medications, while continuing to offer impactful re-entry employment opportunities.”

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

A list of which types of electronics can be found on the Facebook event page, but as a general rule of thumb, acceptable electronics include anything with a cord attached as well as phones, laptops, and tablets. Hazardous materials will not be accepted during this event on January 22.

Garfield Park is also one of eight Indy Parks locations included in the Indy Department of Public Works’ ongoing Christmas Tree Recycling program, allowing residents to drop off real trees until the end of January. The Christmas tree drop-off point in Garfield Park is near the Southern Avenue entrance, in front of MacAllister Amphitheater. Trees must be free of ornaments, tinsel, tree stands, and all other decorative materials. The live tree recycling program is solely for Marion County residents.

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.