Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community, and the City of Bloomington provides comprehensive trash pick up services to help residents keep their neighborhoods pristine. Understanding the local trash collection system ensures smooth and timely waste removal for all city residents.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Bloomington
The City of Bloomington offers weekly curbside trash collection for residential properties within city limits. Residents receive a specific pickup day that remains consistent throughout the year, with slight modifications during holiday weeks.
Residential Trash Collection
Bloomington provides residents with:
- One solid waste cart per household
- Cart sizes: 35, 64, and 96 gallons
- Monthly fees based on cart size:
- 35-gallon cart: $8.75/month
- 64-gallon cart: $16.00/month
- 96-gallon cart: $24.00/month
Cart Placement Guidelines
To ensure successful trash pick up, residents must:
- Place carts at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on pickup day
- Position carts 4 feet from obstacles
- Keep cart lids fully closed
- Remove carts from the curb on the same day of pickup
Recycling Services
Recycling collection occurs on the same day as trash pick up. Key points:
- Free recycling cart provided
- No additional fees for recycling
- Recyclables should not be bagged
- Carts must follow same placement guidelines as trash carts
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Residents can schedule large item collection:
- $25 for most items
- $35 for appliances
- Must schedule in advance
- Pickup occurs on regular trash day
- Appliances collected on Thursdays
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste collection:
- Bi-weekly from April to December
- $1 per bag or container
- Acceptable materials:
- Brown paper bags
- Plastic/metal containers (35-gallon max)
- Bundled sticks (48×24 inches or less)
- Optional 64-gallon yard waste cart available for $70
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Holiday service delays in 2025:
- One-day delay for:
- Thanksgiving (11/27/2025)
- Christmas (12/25/2025)
- New Year’s Day (1/1/2026)
- Normal operations for all other holidays
How to Find or Request Services
Contact methods:
- Phone: (812) 349-3443
- Email: [email protected]
- Online: myBloomington tool for pickup day lookup
- Interactive Sanitation Services Map available
Bloomington’s trash pick up services provide residents with flexible, comprehensive waste management solutions. By following guidelines and staying informed, residents can ensure efficient trash and recycling collection throughout the year.
For specific questions or additional information, contact the Sanitation Division directly or visit the city’s official website.
https://bloomington.in.gov/sanitation/trash
The City of Bloomington provides weekly curbside service collections of trash and recycling (plus bi-weekly yard waste collection from April to December)
https://www.bloomingtonil.gov/departments/public-works/resident-community/solid-waste/garbage-recycling
Customers must call Public Works at 309-434-2220 for an estimate and to schedule a pickup for curbside pickup or an estimate will be provided at the Citizen