Indianapolis Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 2 items per collection. On your monthly heavy trash pickup day, place up to 2 heavy/bulky items at the curb next to your trash cart by 7:00 a.m. No appointment or scheduling required; limited to 2 items per month.
Indianapolis bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | On your monthly heavy trash pickup day, place up to 2 heavy/bulky items at the curb next to your trash cart by 7:00 a.m. No appointment or scheduling required; limited to 2 items per month. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 317-327-4000 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
AcceptedCouches, mattresses, box springs, tables, and chairs accepted curbside on assigned monthly heavy trash day (max 2 items).
Appliances
AcceptedNon-Freon appliances accepted curbside on heavy trash day; appliances containing refrigerants require certified Freon recovery or drop-off.
Construction debris
Not acceptedConstruction materials, bricks, drywall, concrete, and remodeling debris are not collected curbside; self-haul to Citizens Transfer Station or South Side Landfill.
How to throw away a mattress in Indianapolis
Follow the listed bulk rule: On your monthly heavy trash pickup day, place up to 2 heavy/bulky items at the curb next to your trash cart by 7:00 a.m. No appointment or scheduling required; limited to 2 items per month.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in Marion County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Citizens' Transfer Station
2324 S Belmont Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221
City transfer station for extra household trash, heavy trash, and bagged leaves. Open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($2 per carload, $5 per SUV/truckload, cash only).
South Side Landfill
2561 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Commercial and public disposal facility accepting municipal solid waste, bulky items, and construction debris. Volume-based rates.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
Indianapolis Department of Public Works · municipal dpw
Phone: 317-327-4000
200 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46204
These collection rules cover Zone Residential Solid Waste Collection Districts (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Indianapolis, IN?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Trash cart must be at the curb before 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day, placed 2 to 3 feet from the curb with arrows pointing to the street or alley, and at least 5 feet from objects and buildings.. These rules apply to Zone Residential Solid Waste Collection Districts (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Indianapolis?
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, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Residential Solid Waste Collection Districts (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Indianapolis?
On your monthly heavy trash pickup day, place up to 2 heavy/bulky items at the curb next to your trash cart by 7:00 a.m. No appointment or scheduling required; limited to 2 items per month. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 317-327-4000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Residential Solid Waste Collection Districts (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Indianapolis?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard (corrugated boxes, paperboard, paper egg cartons; broken down), Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs (#1, #2, and #5 empty and rinsed; leave caps attached), Glass bottles and jars (all colors rinsed clean), Metal cans (aluminum, tin, and steel food and beverage cans), Cartons (milk, nondairy milk, and juice perishable cartons), Mixed paper (newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic film, and wraps (do not bag recycling), Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, plates, and takeout clamshells), Plastic #3 (PVC pipes, hoses) and Plastic #6, Electronics, batteries, and household hazardous waste (take to ToxDrop), Food waste, liquids, and heavily soiled paper products. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Residential Solid Waste Collection Districts (Monday through Friday).