Indianapolis requires trash and recycling carts to be placed at the curb with the lid closed and the handle facing the house for automated collection. Carts must be placed on a flat surface at the edge of the street or curb, not blocking sidewalks, mailboxes, or parked cars. There should be at least three feet of clearance around each cart. Carts placed incorrectly may not be serviced by the automated collection trucks.
Indianapolis requires trash and recycling bins placed at the curbside or alley edge on collection day with lids fully closed. Bins should face the street with handles toward the house, spaced at least three feet apart and away from parked cars, mailboxes, or utility poles. Bins must be retrieved within 12 to 24 hours after collection. Bins left out beyond the allowed window may trigger code enforcement action. Between pickups, bins must be stored out of public view.
Bins left out past deadline: warning first, then $25 to $100 per occurrence. Improperly placed bins may be skipped by haulers.
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