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Christmas Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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In observance of Christmas Day, Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule from December 25-28, 2024.

  • Normal Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
  • Normal Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, December 27, 2024.
  • Normal Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

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.

New Year’s Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Monday, January 1, 2024

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Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a slide schedule for the week of January 1-6, 2024.

  • Monday trash pickup will occur on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
  • Tuesday trash pickup will occur on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
  • Wednesday trash pickup will occur on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
  • Thursday trash pickup will occur on Friday, January 5, 2024.
  • Friday trash pickup will occur on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

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.

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

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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.

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 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.

New Year’s Day Indianapolis Trash Pickup – Sunday, January 1, 2023

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Any holiday that falls on a weekend will not be observed, therefore, Indianapolis trash pickup will run on a normal schedule for the week of January 2-6, 2023.

REMINDER: Double Trash Collection Friday, December 30, 2022

Due to Indianapolis trash collection being canceled 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 Double Trash Collection on Friday, December 30, 2022

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Due to Indianapolis trash collection being canceled 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.

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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 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.

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.