Garbage & Recycling Services

TCHOA is in District 2 with regular trash collected every Thursday at 7 a.m. by Republic Services (transitioning to LRS under DPW ›). Each household may set out up to 10 bags of acceptable trash per week using the new gray DPW cart. Heavy trash is limited to 2 items per month on any Thursday. Report missed pickups or damaged carts to the Mayor’s Action Center (317-327-4622) for assistance.

Key Information:

🗓️ Trash Day: Thursdays – set out by 7 a.m.
🪑 Heavy Trash: 2 items per month on any Thursday.
🗑️ Use your new gray DPW cart; old Republic carts will be collected.
♻️ Recycling: Paid service = every other Thursday. Closest Free drop site = Pike Township Trustee Office
🍂 Up to 40 leaf bags collected mid-Nov. thru early Dec.
🎄 Live Tree Drop-Off: Dec 25 – Jan 31 at City-designated sites.
⚠️ Take paint, batteries, oil, fluorescent bulbs ,and chemicals to a City Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site
☎️ Call 317-327-4622 for missed pickups or cart issues.

Regular Trash Pickup

Pickup Day: Every Thursday by 7 a.m.
Hauler: Republic Services (transitioning to Lakeshore Recycling Services – LRS)
Limit: Each household may set out up to 10 bags of acceptable trash per week in addition to what fits inside your gray DPW cart.
Use only your gray DPW trash cart going forward.

Holidays & Slide Schedules – click to expand

Your trash, heavy trash, & recycling pickup will be delayed one day on the below holidays. This is referred to as a “slide schedule” as residents who normally have collection on a Monday, will have it picked up on Tuesday, and so on. Please note: Any holiday that falls on a weekend will NOT be observed; therefore, trash will be on a normal schedule.

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

More info: City of Indianapolis – Trash Pick-Up →

Heavy Trash Pickup

Heavy trash includes bulky household items that won’t fit in your regular cart, like furniture, mattresses, drained appliances, or bundled limbs. TCHOA residents may set out two heavy items per month on any Thursday with normal pickup. Televisions must have electronics removed, and construction debris, Freon appliances, and hazardous materials aren’t accepted. Contact the Mayor’s Action Center for questions or scheduling help.

Learn more:
Indy.gov – Heavy Trash Pickup →

Recycling

There are several recycling drop-off locations around town. For Twin Creeks Residents, the closest drop-off site is at Pike Township Trustee Office – 5665 Lafayette Rd

Paid Service Schedule: Every other Thursday

Cost: LRS will be providing subscription recycling services starting on January 1, 2026. The cost to residents will be $9.00 per month in 2026 and $9.27 per month in 2027. LRS (not the City) will invoice subscribers for this service on a quarterly basis. Residents wishing to sign-up for new subscription curbside recycling service for 2026 and 2027 should reach out directly to LRS.

For accepted materials and recycling details:
Indy.gov – Recycling 101 →

Leaf Collection (Fall)

Leaf collection runs mid-November to early December. Up to 40 bagged leaves per household are picked up on your regular Thursday trash day. Leaves must be bagged in plastic and curbside by 7 a.m. Leaves mixed with other waste won’t be collected. Burning leaves is illegal in Marion County and can result in fines. Collected leaves are recycled into mulch by DPW.

Learn More About Leaf Collection Season →

Natural Tree Drop-Off (Winter)

TCHOA residents can drop off natural Christmas trees from Dec 25 – Jan 31 at seven free City sites around town, including Northwestway Park just right across the street from the Brookstone entrance. Remove all lights, ornaments, stands, and tinsel before drop-off. Trees collected at these locations are recycled into mulch for reuse through the City’s “tree-cycling” program. Dropping off trees outside approved locations is illegal dumping and may result in fines up to $3,000. This service is for Marion County residents only, not businesses.

Please check the City’s official list carefully as included parks can change from year-to-year.

Drop-off locations for tree disposal are:

Riverwood Park | 7201 Crittenden Avenue
Ellenberger Park | 5301 E. St. Clair Street | Northeast corner by the pool
Garfield Park | 2432 Conservatory Drive | in front of the MacAllister Amphitheater
Northwestway Park | 5253 W. 62nd Street | to the left of the entrance
Perry Park | 451 E. Stop 11 Road | to the left of the Stop 11 main entrance
Riverside Park | 2420 East Riverside Drive | by the basketball court
Sahm Park | 6801 E. 91st Street | near the recycling bins

More Info on Christmas Tree Disposal →

Hazardous Waste Drop Off

You are encouraged to compost yard waste and food scraps at home to reduce landfill use. The City’s Home Composting Guide explains how to combine greens and browns, maintain moisture, and use finished compost for gardens or landscaping. Composting helps keep leaves, grass clippings, and kitchen waste out of trash carts and complements the City’s seasonal leaf collection program.

More Info: Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Sites →

Yard Waste & Composting

Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste — such as paint, fluorescent bulbs, automotive fluids, oil, cleaners, pesticides, and batteries — through the City’s official drop-off sites. These facilities ensure safe, eco-friendly disposal and prevent contamination of landfills and stormwater systems. Never place hazardous materials in your trash or recycling carts. As of 2011, Indiana’s Electronic Waste law prohibits households, small businesses, and schools from disposing of electronic waste in the trash.

Brush and yard trimmings cannot go in the trash cart.
Compost at home or use a local yard-waste facility.

City of Indianapolis Composting Guidelines →
State of Indiana Yard Waste & Composting Laws →