Indianapolis, IN trash pickup schedule

Indianapolis trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 901,116 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city and contracted haulers (by area or service): Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) in Solid Waste Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10; Indianapolis DPW in Districts 5, 7, 8, 11 Consolidated city-county: service covers Marion County households. Trash provider depends on solid waste district (look up via the trash pickup form). Curbside recycling is an opt-in LRS subscription ($9.00/month in 2026) in all 11 districts; universal curbside recycling announced for 2028.³⁵
How often	Trash weekly, recycling every other week (subscription only)³
Set out	at the curb before 7 a.m., 2-3 ft from curb, arrows to street/alley, 5 ft from objects¹
Your pickup day	Address lookup: indy.gov¹
Holiday	Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Federal Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday Nov 11 (5 U.S.C. 6103 / OPM: always November 11). The city's leaf-season notice misprints it as 'Tuesday, November 10' but says Veterans Day is not a solid waste holiday and all routes run as normal, so there is no change on either date. Rechecked live 2026-10-30.⁶

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).

Indianapolis holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Trash, heavy trash and recycling are delayed one day (slide schedule) for these holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Holidays falling on a weekend are not observed (normal schedule).¹
Official notice	indy.gov
Rule extra	weekend holidays not observed¹ Monday routes move to Tuesday, and so on¹

Indianapolis trash pickup on holidays, 2026
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 change	Federal Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday Nov 11 (5 U.S.C. 6103 / OPM: always November 11). The city's leaf-season notice misprints it as 'Tuesday, November 10' but says Veterans Day is not a solid waste holiday and all routes run as normal, so there is no change on either date. Rechecked live 2026-10-30.⁶
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Delayed one day	No trash, heavy trash, leaf or curbside recycling service Thu 11/26; Thursday routes collected Fri 11/27, Friday routes Sat 11/28.⁶
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.

Sources: Find Your Trash Pickup Day, Leaf Collection Season Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Indianapolis

How it works	Set collection days¹
How to request	No booking: once-a-month heavy trash day (varies by address; find it with the trash pickup lookup)¹
Limits	Two heavy/bulky items per month; bundled limbs 3 ft diameter x 3 ft long count as one item¹
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepted	Appliances without Freon (Freon appliances: call Mayor's Action Center)² Box springs and mattresses, laid flat² Household furniture² Lawnmowers with gas and oil drained² Swing sets and disassembled bicycles (assembled bicycles must be labeled)² Bundled limbs 3 ft diameter x 3 ft long (one item)²
Not accepted	Construction debris² Televisions/electronics (illegal in trash in Indiana)² Tires²
Freon appliances	Refrigerators, freezers, AC units and other Freon appliances: schedule a pickup with the Mayor's Action Center (317-327-4622 or the Report a Trash Pickup Issue form); allow ten business days¹¹

Sources: Find Your Trash Pickup Day, Trash 101, Report a Trash Pickup Issue Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Indianapolis

Pickup	every other week (subscription only)³
Type	single-stream³
Glass	accepted in cart³
Plastics	bottles, jugs and tubs; #1, #2 and #5 most reliably recycled; no #3 or #6³

Accepted

All colors of glass³
Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs³
Plastic and paper cups³
Cartons (no shelf-stable Tetra Pak)³
Aluminum, tin and steel cans³
Cardboard and paperboard³
Mixed paper³

Not accepted

Plastic bags, film, polystyrene foam³
Plastic #3 (PVC)³
Plastic #6³
Bagged recycling³
Batteries³

Programs

Opt-in curbside subscription by LRS: $9.00/month in 2026, $9.27/month in 2027, billed quarterly by LRS; sign up 317-245-4444 or my.lrsrecyclesdigital.com³
Universal curbside recycling at no additional cost begins 2028 (single-family and multi-family of four units or fewer)³
Free recycling drop-off sites across Marion County: indy.gov³

Sources: Recycling 101 Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	No separate yard-waste collection; small bagged/bundled yard waste may go in the trash cart if the lid closes; compost drop-off at GreenCycle (fee)²
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	Not published by the city (official page)
Rules	Yard waste must fit inside the cart; loose or overflow yard waste not allowed in the cart; bundled limbs can go out as heavy trash²
Food scraps	No curbside food-scrap program; home composting or private subscription services²
Christmas trees	2025-26 season (latest published): real trees at 7 park drop-offs, Thu Dec 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026 (city prints "Wednesday, January 31"; Jan 31, 2026 was a Saturday), dawn to dusk; remove stands/decorations; Marion County residents only⁷
Leaf collection	2026 leaf collection Nov 9 - Dec 4: up to 40 bags of leaves per week with regular trash, in large plastic bags at the street by 7 a.m., 3-5 ft from the cart; no paper bags⁶

Sources: Trash 101, Leaf Collection Season, Christmas Tree Disposal Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Marion County Citizens' Transfer Station

Type	Transfer station
Run by	city (DPW)
Address	2324 S. Belmont Ave., Indianapolis · Map⁸
Hours	Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m., except the Saturdays closest to Christmas Day and New Year's Day⁸
Fees	$2 per carload, $5 per SUV or pickup truckload, cash only; up to two trips per day⁸

ToxDrop - Traders Point Collection Facility

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	7550 N. Lafayette Rd., Indianapolis · Map⁹
Hours	First Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed third and fifth Saturdays and all major holidays⁹
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	Marion County residents only⁹
Limits	20 gal liquid or 75 lb solid per visit; up to five computer systems; also takes electronics (TVs 27 in. or less)

ToxDrop - Perry Township Government Center

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	4925 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis · Map⁹
Hours	Second and fourth Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed third and fifth Saturdays and all major holidays⁹
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	Marion County residents only⁹
Limits	20 gal liquid or 75 lb solid per visit; up to five computer systems; also takes electronics (TVs 27 in. or less)

South Side Landfill

Type	Landfill
Run by	private (listed by the city)
Address	2561 Kentucky Ave., Indianapolis · Map²
Hours	Mon-Fri 5 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 5 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun closed²
Fees	volume-based, see ssidelandfill.com²
Phone	317.247.6808

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Trash 101, Citizens' Transfer Station, Household Hazardous Waste (ToxDrop) Drop-off Sites Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	indy.gov (trash and heavy trash; report the next business day, allow three business days); recycling misses go to LRS 317-245-4444 / my.lrsrecyclesdigital.com⁴¹¹
Phone	DPW 317.327.4000 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F); LRS 317.245.4444⁵
311	Mayor's Action Center 317-327-4622¹⁰
Official website	indy.gov

Sources: Find Your Recycling Pickup Day, Solid Waste Districts, Trash Cart Program, Report a Trash Pickup Issue Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

Other cities served by Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)

All Indiana cities: Indiana trash pickup schedules.

Indianapolis trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Indianapolis?

Trash is collected weekly. Indianapolis does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (indy.gov).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Indianapolis?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No trash, heavy trash, leaf or curbside recycling service Thu 11/26; Thursday routes collected Fri 11/27, Friday routes Sat 11/28.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Indianapolis?

Set collection days. No booking: once-a-month heavy trash day (varies by address; find it with the trash pickup lookup)

Does Indianapolis recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Indianapolis?

Use the city’s online form (indy.gov) or call DPW 317.327.4000 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F); LRS 317.245.4444.

Sources

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Find Your Trash Pickup Daycity (Indianapolis/Marion County DPW) · indy.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash 101city (Indianapolis/Marion County DPW) · indy.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycling 101city (Indianapolis/Marion County DPW) · indy.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Find Your Recycling Pickup Daycity (Indianapolis/Marion County DPW) · indy.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Solid Waste Districtscity (Indianapolis/Marion County DPW) · indy.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Leaf Collection Seasoncity (Indianapolis/Marion County DPW) · indy.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Christmas Tree Disposalcity (Indianapolis/Marion County DPW) · indy.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Citizens' Transfer Stationcity (Indianapolis/Marion County DPW) · indy.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous Waste (ToxDrop) Drop-off Sitescity (Indianapolis/Marion County DPW) · indy.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash Cart Programcity (Indianapolis/Marion County DPW) · indy.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Report a Trash Pickup Issuecity (Indianapolis/Marion County, Mayor's Action Center) · indy.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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