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

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

Key Facts

Events covered
Spring cleanup, bulky waste, fall leaf
Earliest set-out
Weekend before scheduled pickup
Runs the events
Water and Sewer Utility Board
Early set-out fine
$25 per calendar year

Summary

For the city's special spring cleanup, heavy/bulky waste, and fall leaf collection events, Evansville, Indiana bars residents from setting bags, bundles or bulky items at the curb before the weekend just before pickup.

For special solid waste trash pick-up events provided by the City, including, but not limited to, special spring pick up, heavy waste (bulky waste) and fall leaf service, bags, bundles or items of heavy trash (bulky waste) shall not be placed at the curb or alley before the weekend preceding the scheduled collection date.

(D) Between days of regular collection for solid waste, yard waste and recyclable materials (“refuse”), the owner, occupant or agent for any commercial or residential property shall cause all refuse to be bundled, bagged or contained and stored on such property at a location which is not visible from the street. Compost piles, if any, on such properties shall be sheltered from street view. No refuse shall be stored at any location which impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic on, over, through or along sidewalks, alleys, streets or other public rights-of-way. Carts which are located in alleys to facilitate alley collection may be stored in the alley provided such storage does not impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic in or along such alley and/or public right-of-way.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance G-2026-12, passed June 22, 2026).

Full Breakdown

EMC 8.05.050(C) governs the City's special solid-waste events, 'special spring pick up, heavy waste (bulky waste) and fall leaf service', and requires that 'bags, bundles or items of heavy trash (bulky waste) shall not be placed at the curb or alley before the weekend preceding the scheduled collection date.' The rule keeps large debris off the curb for the shortest window possible. The Water and Sewer Utility Board runs the actual event schedule and equipment under Article III of Title 8.

Violations & Fines

Bulky items set out too early fall under the same EMC 8.05.050(F) fine schedule as other container violations: $25 for a first offense in a calendar year, $50 for a second, $100 after that.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I put bulky items out for Evansville's spring cleanup?
No earlier than the weekend before your scheduled collection date, per EMC 8.05.050(C).
Does Evansville, Indiana pick up bulky trash year-round?
The ordinance names specific events, special spring pickup, heavy/bulky waste, and fall leaf service, rather than an on-demand year-round bulky pickup.

Sources & Official References

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