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Printable guide · for tenants, landlords and property managersGetting rid of bulky items in Indianapolis, IN
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Indianapolis takes up to two heavy items a month, including mattresses laid flat, on your heavy-trash day.[1]
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Pickup schedule: Monthly heavy trash day (address lookup) (source: indy.gov: Find Your Trash Pickup Day, verified Oct 21, 2026).
The rules
- Up to TWO heavy/bulky items per month, next to your cart.[1]
- Mattresses and box springs: lay flat on the ground, not leaning on anything.[1]
- Freon appliances: schedule through the Mayor's Action Center. Indiana law bars e-waste from the trash.[1]
Hazardous items
Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.
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Sources (checked Oct 21, 2026)
- City of Indianapolis, Department of Public Works: https://www.indy.gov/activity/trash-101