Fort Wayne Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Fort Wayne recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Corrugated cardboard and paperboard packaging (flattened)
- Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and office paper
- Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7, rinsed clean)
- Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans
- Glass jars and bottles of all colors (emptied and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film (recyclables must be loose inside cart)
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging and peanuts
- Hazardous household chemicals, automotive oil, and paint
- Household electronics and rechargeable batteries
- Yard waste, leaves, branches, and food scraps
Can you recycle these items in Fort Wayne?
Can you recycle cardboard in Fort Wayne?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Fort Wayne?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Fort Wayne?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Fort Wayne?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Fort Wayne?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Fort Wayne?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Fort Wayne?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Fort Wayne?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in Fort Wayne?
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Can you recycle glass in Fort Wayne?
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Can you recycle aluminum in Fort Wayne?
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Can you recycle shredded paper in Fort Wayne?
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DPW & sanitation contact
City of Fort Wayne Solid Waste Management · municipal dpw
Phone: (260) 427-8311
200 E Berry StFort Wayne, IN 46802
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Automated Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Fort Wayne, IN?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day and no earlier than noon the day prior. Remove carts by noon the day following collection. Allow 3 feet of clearance around each cart.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Automated Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Fort Wayne?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Automated Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Fort Wayne?
Bulk trash collection is included in monthly solid waste fees but must be scheduled at least 2 business days in advance. Up to 3 bulky items per appointment. Mattresses and box springs MUST be fully wrapped in plastic bags. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (260) 427-8311 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Automated Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Fort Wayne?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard and paperboard packaging (flattened), Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and office paper, Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7, rinsed clean), Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans, Glass jars and bottles of all colors (emptied and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (recyclables must be loose inside cart), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging and peanuts, Hazardous household chemicals, automotive oil, and paint, Household electronics and rechargeable batteries, Yard waste, leaves, branches, and food scraps. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Automated Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).