Evansville, IN trash pickup schedule
Evansville trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Republic Services of Evansville Service is run by the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) and billed on the monthly water/sewer bill ($15.30 per residential unit per month from Feb. 2026); Republic Services collects. Covers single-family homes and buildings with 1-5 units; multi-family buildings with dumpsters may opt out. County residents outside the city should check with their own trash company (Solid Waste District page).1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week, same day as trash, yard waste on the regular trash day during the seasonal programs14 |
| Set out | at the curb or assigned pickup location by 6 a.m. on pickup day; remove carts from the curb the day of collection (city may fine carts or trash left out)1 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com1 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Pickup delayed by one day2 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Evansville holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Pickup is delayed one day for the week of New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Republic Services does not operate on Christmas Day or New Year's Day; trash and recycling run one day late for the rest of that week. Independence Day is observed on July 4 with no service that day.2 |
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| Official notice | ewsu.com2 |
| Rule quotes |
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| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| 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 | Delayed one day | Pickup delayed by one day2 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Republic does not operate on Christmas Day; pickups delayed one day for the remainder of the week (Christmas 2026 is a Friday, so Friday pickups move to Saturday)2 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Evansville
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online3 |
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| How to request | submit the EWSU Heavy Trash Pickup form (ewsu.com), Republic Services emails to confirm; or call 812-436-7846. Put the item where you set out trash the day before the pickup. SUSPENDED during fall leaf pick-up through December 14, 2026 (not scheduled Nov-mid-Dec each year).3 |
| Limits | one item per pickup (pairs such as mattress + box spring or table + chairs count as one); as often as every two weeks; must be liftable by two people and fit in a trash truck; carpet one rolled section under 4 ft long and 2 ft around; limited construction material in one container3 |
| Fees | free for residents who pay for trash on the water bill; extra-bulky items (e.g., swing set) need a special pickup with a disposal quote (812-436-7846)3 |
| Not accepted | |
| Eligibility | Evansville residents who pay for trash on the water bill; not apartment complexes, mobile home communities, businesses or county residents3 |
| Suspension | Heavy trash service suspended during fall leaf pick-up, through December 14, 20263 |
Recycling in Evansville
| Pickup | every other week, same day as trash1 |
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| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | not on the curbside list; glass is accepted at the Tri-State Resource Recovery drop-off (1511 Harriet St.)6 |
| Plastics | #1-#7 (bottles, dairy containers)1 |
Accepted
Not accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Programs
- Rinse items and place them in the 96-gallon green-lid cart; a 48-gallon cart is available on request (812-436-7846)1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes4 |
|---|---|
| Season | spring yard waste: first four full weeks of April; fall leaves: late October to mid-December; yard waste may go in the regular trash cart all year4 |
| How often | on the regular trash day during the seasonal programs4 |
| Rules | spring: unlimited bags/containers or tied bundles next to the trash cart (grass, hedge and tree trimmings, garden plants); fall leaves: biodegradable plastic or paper leaf bags, the trash cart, or containers of 40 lb or less, set out before 6 a.m. on trash day4 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | collected with regular trash for two weeks after Christmas; place the tree next to the trash cart (no season-specific dates published)4 |
| Leaf collection | Fall leaf collection late October to mid-December on the regular trash day: biodegradable plastic or paper leaf bags or containers of 40 lb or less, out before 6 a.m.; leaves not properly bagged are tagged and picked up the following week4 |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Tri-State Resource Recovery
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | private (listed by Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District) |
| Address | 1511 Harriet Street (bins accessed from Read Street off Morgan Avenue, near Garvin Park) · Map6 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (residential drop-off); 2nd Saturday of each month 8-11 a.m.6 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Accepts | sorted: glass, plastics #1-7, cardboard, aluminum cans, steel cans, mixed paper; glass containers, drinking vessels, candle jars, windows, shower doors, table tops (no mirrors, china, ceramics)6 |
Laubscher Meadows Landfill free recycling area
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | private landfill (listed by Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District) |
| Address | 2121 Wimberg Road (enter from N. St. Joseph Ave., first left) · Map6 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-4 p.m.; 812-963-90986 |
| Fees | free recycling area6 |
| Accepts | cardboard, plastics #1-#7, aluminum and bi-metal cans, paper; no glass, no trash6 |
Tox-Away Day (twice a year event, no permanent site)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District |
| Address | former Roberts Stadium parking lot (enter on E. Franklin St. behind Swonder Ice Arena)6 |
| Hours | 2026 events: Sat Mar 28 and Sat Oct 31, 8 a.m.-noon (both past as of 2026-11-01); 2027 dates not yet published6 |
| Fees | free6 |
| Who can use it | Vanderburgh County households; no businesses6 |
| Accepts | oil-based paint, solvents, pesticides, household chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, auto batteries, smoke detectors, fluorescent tubes, fire extinguishers, rechargeable batteries, aerosols, pool chemicals, propane canisters, e-cigarettes, pharmaceuticals; no latex paint, appliances or electronics6 |
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) |
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| Phone | EWSU Customer Service 812-436-7846 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.)1 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | ewsu.com1 |
| Solid waste district | Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District, Civic Center Complex Room 327, 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd; (812) 436-78006 |
| Republic phone | Republic Services (800) 886-3345 (heavy trash per the Solid Waste District page); 812-424-3345 to find your pickup day6 |
| Customer service hours | Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.7 |
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All Indiana cities: Indiana trash pickup schedules.
Evansville trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Evansville?
Trash is collected weekly. Evansville 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 Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Evansville?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Pickup delayed by one day
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Evansville?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Republic does not operate on Christmas Day; pickups delayed one day for the remainder of the week (Christmas 2026 is a Friday, so Friday pickups move to Saturday)
How do I get rid of bulky items in Evansville?
On-call pickup: call or book online. submit the EWSU Heavy Trash Pickup form (https://www.ewsu.com/forms/heavy-trash/), Republic Services emails to confirm; or call 812-436-7846. Put the item where you set out trash the day before the pickup. SUSPENDED during fall leaf pick-up through December 14, 2026 (not scheduled Nov-mid-Dec each year). Fees: free for residents who pay for trash on the water bill; extra-bulky items (e.g., swing set) need a special pickup with a disposal quote (812-436-7846).
Does Evansville recycle glass?
Glass: not on the curbside list; glass is accepted at the Tri-State Resource Recovery drop-off (1511 Harriet St.).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Evansville?
call EWSU Customer Service 812-436-7846 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.).
Sources
- 1 Residential Trash & Recycling (Evansville Water & Sewer Utility)City · ewsu.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Holiday Schedules (EWSU trash & recycling)City · ewsu.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Heavy Trash Service (EWSU)City · ewsu.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Seasonal Yard Care Collection (EWSU)City · ewsu.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Trash & Recycling Rates and Fees (EWSU)City · ewsu.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Solid Waste Management / Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District (City of Evansville site)County · evansvillegov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Contact Us (EWSU)City · ewsu.com · checked November 1, 2026
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