Carmel, IN Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Program
- Mandatory citywide; Republic Services contract effective Jan 1,
- Frequency
- Trash and recycling collected weekly, same day
- Carts
- Up to 3 carts at monthly rate; extra
- 2026 rate
- $16.03/month per Carmel Utilities schedule
- Holidays
- No service on 6 holidays; service one day
Summary
Carmel runs a citywide residential trash and recycling program serviced weekly by Republic Services under a contract that began January 1, 2024. Every household gets up to three carts at the monthly rate; trash and single-stream recycling are both collected weekly. The 2026 monthly rate is $16.03 per the city's
Trash service and recycle service are picked up weekly. Normal collection hours are 7:00am to 6:00pm on the day of service.
Full Breakdown
Carmel operates a mandatory citywide residential trash and recycling program rather than leaving collection to a county solid waste district. The City Council approved a new contract effective January 1, 2024, awarding weekly trash and curbside recycling service to Republic Services. The program is required of all residents within city limits and is billed monthly through Carmel Utilities; the published rate schedule lists $14.70 in 2024, $15.35 in 2025 and $16.03 in 2026, rising in later years. Each household may have up to three carts at the monthly price, with additional carts at $6.75 each per month, and carts are available in 96-gallon and 65-gallon sizes.
Violations & Fines
Not participating where the city program is required; storing carts in violation of § 6-222; setting out unaccepted materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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