4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Marion County, Indiana.
Verified from official government sources
Indianapolis DPW provides weekly curbside trash (city-provided 96-gal cart) and biweekly recycling (opt-in, $99/yr). Set-out by 7 AM on collection day per Rev. Code Ch. 381.
Indianapolis requires carts at the curb by 7 AM on collection day and retrieved by 7 AM the following day per Rev. Code §381-303. Carts stored out of public view between pickups.
Indianapolis DPW provides 4 free Heavy Trash appointments per year under Rev. Code Ch. 381. Schedule via RequestIndy. Appliances require refrigerant removal tag.
Indianapolis recycling is opt-in (not mandatory) — residents subscribe for ~$99/yr through Republic Services. No penalty for not recycling. Drop-off sites available countywide.
1 cities in Marion County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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