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Carmel, IN Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

How to schedule
Contact Republic Services at least 48 hours before
Bulk item fee
$20 per item (furniture, appliances, bicycles, etc.)
Bulky landscape waste
Per-pickup fee (city lists $40; confirm current rate
Yard waste season
April, May and Oct 15-Dec 15: up to
Limb size
Limbs cut under 4 ft and bundled; no

Summary

Carmel residents arrange bulk pickup of large items (furniture, appliances, etc.) through Republic Services with at least 48 hours' advance notice. Bulk items are charged per item, and bulky landscape waste is charged per pickup. Seasonal yard-waste set-out allowances also apply in spring and fall.

Special pickup for these items include an additional fee of $20.00 per item. Please contact Republic Services at least 48 hours prior to your normal pickup day.

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Full Breakdown

Large items that do not fit in a cart are handled as bulk pickups through Carmel's contracted hauler, Republic Services, rather than left for normal collection. Residents must contact Republic Services at least 48 hours before their normal pickup day to schedule bulk service. The city's published rates list a per-item charge of $20 for bulk items such as furniture, appliances and bicycles, and a separate per-pickup charge for bulky landscape waste (the city's trash page lists $40 per pickup, while a related city document references $45; residents should confirm the current fee with Republic Services).

Violations & Fines

Setting out large/bulk items without scheduling a 48-hour-advance pickup; placing unaccepted items (whole trees, stumps or limbs over four feet) for normal collection; exceeding seasonal yard-waste bag limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get rid of a couch or appliance in Carmel?
Schedule a bulk pickup with Republic Services at least 48 hours before your normal collection day. The city lists a charge of $20 per bulk item such as furniture, appliances and bicycles.
Can I put out tree limbs and yard waste?
Yes, with limits. During April, May and October 15 to December 15 each household may set out up to 20 extra bags or bundles of landscape waste per week. Limbs must be cut under four feet and bundled; whole trees

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Carmel

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