Carmel, IN trash pickup schedule
Carmel trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
Population 105,634 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Republic Services City-wide program required of all residents within city limits; Republic Services under a 7-year contract (re-bid 2023, began Jan 1, 2024). Billed monthly on the Carmel Utilities bill ($16.03 in 2026, $16.74 in 2027).15 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly on trash day; peak-season bags may be picked up by a second truck a day or two later1 |
| Set out | collection runs 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on service day and times vary week to week; carts advised at the curb the evening before (Republic guide: at the curb by 7:00 a.m.)16 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com1 |
| Holidays | No further 2026 holidays are on the city’s list. See the 2026 table. |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Carmel holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | no collection on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; service delayed one day for the remainder of that week. No delay when the holiday falls on a weekend.1 |
|---|---|
| Official notice | carmelutilities.com1 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday service on Friday, Friday service on Saturday (Jan 3, starting one hour early)8 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | one-day delay the week of May 25, 20267 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | one-day delay the week of Sept 7, 2026 (Monday to Tuesday and so on through the week)2 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Carmel
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | call Republic Services (844-737-8254) at least 48 hours before your normal pickup day; prior arrangement required1 |
| Limits | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | $20 per bulky item (furniture, some appliances, bicycles); $40 per pickup of bulky landscape waste1 |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Carmel
| Pickup | weekly, same day as trash1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream6 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (bottles and jars; no window glass, mirrors, ceramics)6 |
| Plastics | #1-#7 (empty)6 |
| Cart | one 96-gallon recycling cart (yellow lid) provided per residence6 |
Accepted
- plastics #1-#7 (empty), all glass bottles and jars, aluminum, steel, bi-metal cans, newspaper, magazines, junk mail, cardboard6
Not accepted
- Styrofoam, ceramics, light bulbs, window glass, magnetic strips, mirrors, food-soiled items, plastic flower pots, clear take-out dome covers, food trays, microwaveable trays, wax paper/cardboard/milk cartons, paper towels and napkins, electronics6
Programs
- Recycling Simplified (Republic Services recycling guide): recyclingsimplified.com1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes, with trash (landscape waste)1 |
|---|---|
| Season | peak allowance April, May and Oct 15 - Dec 15110 |
| How often | weekly on trash day; peak-season bags may be picked up by a second truck a day or two later1 |
| Rules | up to 20 extra bags or bundles per week in peak months; limbs under 4 ft, tied and bundled6 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | one tree per household, collected on the regular service day during the first two weeks of January; cut into sections 4 ft or less, remove bags, ornaments, tinsel and stands1 |
| Leaf collection | Oct 15 - Dec 15: 20 extra bags/bundles of landscape waste per week1 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Carmel Household Hazardous Waste Disposal facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | city (Carmel Water-Wastewater Utility) |
| Address | 901 N Range Line Rd., Carmel, IN 46032 · Map4 |
| Hours | Tue-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; closed Sun-Mon and city holidays (2026 closings: Nov 11, Nov 26-28, Dec 24-26)4 |
| Fees | free4 |
| Who can use it | City of Carmel residents and/or Carmel Utilities residential customers4 |
| Phone | 317-571-2624 |
Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 1717 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN 46060 · Map3 |
| Hours | Tue-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed Sun, Mon and government holidays3 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
Republic Services 96th Street Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | Republic Services |
| Address | 4935 Robison Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268 · Map3 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-12 p.m.3 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Phone | Republic Services 317-917-7300 (missed pickups, carts, bulk items, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m.); Carmel Utilities billing 317-571-24421 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | carmelutilities.com1 |
| Billing | Carmel Utilities 317-571-2442, [email protected]1 |
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- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
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All Indiana cities: Indiana trash pickup schedules.
Carmel trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Carmel?
Trash is collected weekly. Carmel does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (republicservices.com).
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Carmel?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday service on Friday, Friday service on Saturday (Jan 3, starting one hour early)
How do I get rid of bulky items in Carmel?
On-call pickup: call or book online. call Republic Services (844-737-8254) at least 48 hours before your normal pickup day; prior arrangement required Fees: $20 per bulky item (furniture, some appliances, bicycles); $40 per pickup of bulky landscape waste.
Does Carmel recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (bottles and jars; no window glass, mirrors, ceramics).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Carmel?
call Republic Services 317-917-7300 (missed pickups, carts, bulk items, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m.); Carmel Utilities billing 317-571-2442.
Sources
- 1 Trash (Carmel Trash & Recycle Program)city (Carmel Utilities) · carmelutilities.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Trash Service On One Day Delay Labor Day Week (2026)city (Carmel Utilities) · carmelutilities.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Household Hazardous Waste / Recyclingcity (Carmel Utilities) · carmelutilities.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 HHW Hours (2026 closings)city (Carmel Utilities) · carmelutilities.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 News Release: Carmel City Council approves new residential trash and recycling contract (Jan 3, 2024)city (City of Carmel GovDelivery bulletin) · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Welcome City of Carmel (Republic Services resident guide, undated)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Carmel Utilities Delays and Closures due to Memorial Day (May 8, 2026)city (Carmel Utilities) · carmelutilities.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Christmas and New Year's Delays and Closings (Dec 9, 2025)city (Carmel Utilities) · carmelutilities.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Trash & Recycle Pickups on Holiday Delay and Early Start on Saturday, January 3rd (Dec 31, 2025)city (Carmel Utilities) · carmelutilities.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 April and May Landscape debris pick-up from Republic Services (Mar 25, 2026)city (Carmel Utilities) · carmelutilities.com · checked October 30, 2026
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