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 downtown containers, City parks, City Hall and a number of City facilities. For more information or questions concerning sanitation or recycling services, please contact the Sanitation Division at (812) 349-3443.
Questions about what items can be recycled and those that cannot be collected? See a list here!
- Schedule a large item pick-up collection by completing this on-line form
2020 Holiday Delays: There will be a one day delay in Sanitation services following only this holiday in 2020. Sanitation customers should place waste and recycling carts on the curb by 5:00 a.m. one day after their regularly scheduled collection days after this holiday. Normal trash and recycling operations are in place for all other holidays.
- November 26 (Thanksgiving)
Please learn more about how you can protect City sanitation workers from the COVID-19 virus.
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 Collection
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 Pickup
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.