Page last updated on July 2, 2024 at 3:01 pm
There is no delay for the week of 4th of July
The Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department provides curbside collection of trash, recycling and yard waste to single-family residences that are within the city limits. It also provides trash collection from City parks, municipal parking lots and a number of City operated facilities. For more information or questions concerning sanitation or recycling services, please contact the Sanitation Division at (812) 349-3443.
June 25, 2024 Storm Update
**Debris Removal**
Property owners with storm damaged trees and debris are asked to cut the debris to manageable pieces and stack it near the edge of their property. The City of Bloomington is formulating plans to remove the debris using both City staff and outside contractors.
Please be advised that only vegetative debris will be eligible for removal. The City will not remove home damage debris, construction debris or damaged home goods. All stacked vegetative debris must not impede traffic on the public roadway.
Schedule of Monthly Service Fees for Disposal of Solid Waste (Effective January 1, 2024)
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35 Gallon Cart |
$8.75 |
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64 Gallon Cart |
$16.00 |
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96 Gallon Cart |
$24.00 |
Updated Service Fee Increases as of January 1, 2024
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Large Item Pickup |
$25.00 |
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Appliance Pickup |
$35.00 |
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Additional Pickup 35 Gal |
$2.54 |
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Additional Pickup 64 Gal |
$4.65 |
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Additional Pickup 96 Gal |
$6.98 |
*Yard waste collection fees will remain the same in 2024
Questions about what items can be recycled and those that cannot be collected?
Click here to learn more or scan the QR code below with a smartphone’s camera:
- Schedule a large item/appliance or extra Friday pick-up collection by completing this on-line form
- Yard waste collection program operates between April and December 2024 (program is suspended between January 1 and April 1, 2024).
- Please do not call Sanitation to report a missed trash/recycling collection until after noon, as collection times vary and crews may occasionally need additional time to complete their routes.
2024 Holiday Delays:
- There will be a one day delay in Sanitation services on the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, 11/28/2024), Christmas Day (Wednesday, 12/25/2024) and New Year's Day (Wednesday, 1/1/2025).
- Sanitation customers should place their waste and recycling carts on the curb by 5:00 a.m. one day after these holidays.
- Normal trash and recycling operations are in place with no service delays for ALL other 2024 federal and city holidays (i.e. MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day/4th of July, Presidents Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Election Day and Veterans Day).
Sanitation FAQ
Whether you have recently moved or simply have general inquiries regarding waste and recycling collection, Sanitation FAQs will answer nearly all your questions.
Trash & Yard Waste Pickup
The City of Bloomington provides weekly curbside service collections of trash and recycling (and bi-weekly yard waste collection between April and December) to residences within the city limits.
Leaf Management Has Changed!
Recycling your leaves by composting is the greenest way to both reduce waste and create useful fertilizer for your yard. (Please note that leaf collection has ended for the season).
Recycling Services
Find out what recycling items can and cannot be collected by the City of Bloomington. Placing non-recyclable items into your recycling cart will result in non-collection.