Indianapolis Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2025)

Complete guide for Indianapolis, IN: weekly trash, monthly heavy/bulk options, opt-in curbside recycling, seasonal leaf collection, holiday delays, drop-off options, and how to report missed service.

Updated: October 21, 2025

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Leaf Collection (2025)

Trash

Weekly curbside collection citywide; routes begin at 7:00 a.m. (set carts out early).

Recycling

Opt-in curbside service through your provider; frequency commonly every other week (varies by provider/address).

Heavy/Bulk

Monthly options; some items require a scheduled pickup (e.g., appliances). Use RequestIndy for details and scheduling.

📍 Address Lookup — Day, District & Provider

Use the official tool to find your exact trash day, confirm your solid-waste district, and see which company serves your address (DPW, WM, Republic, etc.).

Find My Collection Day — Indy.gov

Heads-up for 2026: districts currently served by private haulers are slated to transition to LRS; the City has begun rolling out new gray carts in late 2025. Check your district/provider in the lookup.

🗓️ Weekly Trash & Set-out Rules

Set-out time: place carts by 7:00 a.m. on your day (routes start at 7 a.m.).
City cart: most addresses have a city-issued 96-gal cart for weekly service (one cart standard).
Placement: keep space around carts and close lids so automated trucks can service safely (see your provider’s set-out tips).

Extra trash & special items: use RequestIndy to schedule certain items (e.g., refrigerators/freezers/AC) and to report missed pickups.
Districts & providers: Indianapolis has multiple solid-waste districts with different contractors; always verify specifics for your address in the City tool.

♻️ Recycling — How It Works in Indy

Sign-up required: curbside recycling is not universal; residents must enroll with their address’s provider (frequency is usually every other week).
Accepted basics: paper/cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles/jars, rigid plastics (check the provider list for exact rules; keep items empty/dry/loose).

City timeline: Indy’s universal curbside recycling is targeted for later this decade; until then, participation depends on provider contracts.
Tip: if curbside isn’t offered at your address, ask your hauler about subscription options or nearby drop-offs.

Recycling Options — Indy.gov

📦 Heavy/Bulk Items (Monthly Options)

Indy offers **heavy/bulk** disposal options on a monthly basis; allowable items and limits depend on your district/provider. Check your address, then use RequestIndy for the current rules and to schedule where required.
Appliances & Freon units (refrigerators/freezers/AC) require a scheduled pickup via RequestIndy.

Open RequestIndy (Schedule / Ask a Question)

🍂 Leaf Collection — Fall 2025

The City’s **leaf collection season runs Nov 10 – Dec 5, 2025** (subject to City updates). During this window, Indy collects extra bagged leaves curbside with your trash service.
Check the seasonal rules (bag type/limits and set-out time) on the City’s page before preparing leaves.

🎉 Holiday Schedule (One-Day Delay)

When a City-observed holiday falls on a weekday, **trash pickup is delayed one day** for the rest of the week (Friday service on Saturday). The City issues reminders around each holiday.

Always confirm your address-specific changes using the City lookup tool or your provider’s calendar.

🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do

Recheck set-out (by 7:00 a.m.), space around the cart, and that lids fully close.
If still missed after your service window, report it via **RequestIndy** (choose “trash pickup issue”) and leave items at the curb until you receive instructions.

Report a Missed Pickup

📞 Contacts & District Info

Indy Department of Public Works (DPW): trash & recycling overview and tools.
Solid Waste Districts: find your district/provider and rules.
RequestIndy (service requests): online portal/app for heavy items, missed service, cart questions.

Open Trash & Recycling — Indy.gov

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