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-Marion County DPW Solid Waste Division operates weekly residential trash collection for properties with 4 or fewer units under Rev. Code Ch. 381. Trash carts must be at the curb by 7:00 AM on the scheduled day. Recycling is currently opt-in through Republic Services at roughly $99/year, with biweekly pickup. Excelsior Township and some contracted zones use different haulers. Holiday schedules push collection one day (New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas). Missed pickups are reported through Request Indy (RequestIndy.org) or 317-327-4622.
Late set-out leading to missed pickup: no city fine but owner bears cost of overflow. Improper materials in cart: up to $200 citation per §381-304.
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