The Sanitation Division 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.
2019 Holiday Delays: There will be a one day delay in Sanitation services following these 3 holidays. 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 these holiday dates. Normal trash and recycling operations are in place for all other holidays.
- November 28 (Thanksgiving)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- January 1 (New Years 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 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
Weekly recycling service is provided free of charge to recipients of city trash collection.