Page last updated on January 29, 2026 at 5:20 am
City of Bloomington Further Delays Sanitation Services; Revised Pickup Schedule Announced
Bloomington, Ind. – Due to continued impacts from the winter weather event “Fern,” including dangerously low wind-chill temperatures, the City of Bloomington will delay sanitation services one additional day. Sanitation services will resume on Wednesday, January 28 this week and follow this revised schedule:
- Monday routes will be collected Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Tuesday routes will be collected Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Wednesday routes will be collected Friday, January 30, 2026
Thursday routes will be collected Saturday, January 31, 2026
Regular sanitation service will resume the following week, beginning Monday, February 2, 2026.
Residents are asked to keep carts off the street until the day of their rescheduled pickup and not to place additional materials curbside during the delay period. This helps crews navigate narrow, snow-covered streets and maintain safe working conditions.
Please continue to keep carts separated at least 4ft apart.
The City appreciates residents’ patience and cooperation as crews continue to prioritize safety and critical winter response efforts.
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.
Schedule of Monthly Service Fees for Disposal of Solid Waste
| 35 Gallon Cart | $9.28 |
| 64 Gallon Cart | $16.97 |
| 96 Gallon Cart | $25.46 |
Service Fees
| Large Item Pickup (per item) | $25.00 |
| Appliance Pickup | $35.00 |
| Additional Pickup 35 Gal | $2.54 |
| Additional Pickup 64 Gal | $4.65 |
| Additional Pickup 96 Gal | $6.98 |
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
- Please allow at least 24 hours notice when scheduling a large item/appliance/extra pick up.
- Yard waste collection program operates between April and December 2026 (program is suspended between January 1 and April 1, 2026).
- 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.
2026 Holiday Delays:
- There will be a one day delay in Sanitation services only on the following holiday: Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, 11/26/2026).
- Sanitation customers should place their waste and recycling carts on the curb by 5:00 a.m. one day after Thanksgiving Day.
- Normal trash and recycling operations are in place with no service delays for ALL other 2026 federal and city holidays (i.e. MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, 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
Curbside residential vacuum leaf collection is no longer offered. This link offers information on all options to deal with your leaves.
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.