Home » Departments and Divisions » Public Works » Solid Waste Solid Waste The Division of Solid Waste provides weekly trash collection to all city residents. Solid Waste also offers an opt-in yard waste program and bulky item and yard waste extra pickup upon request. Below is a list of services that Solid Waste offers: - Weekly trash pickup - Weekly yard waste pickup (April 1 - November 30) - Extra trash and/or yard waste pickup Waste Innovation Our Services Request an Extra Trash Pickup Request an Extra Trash Pickup How do I request an extra trash pick-up?How much does it cost for an extra… Weekly Trash Schedule Weekly Trash Schedule Where is Weekly Trash Schedule occurring? Who is involved in Weekly Trash Schedule? Any resident paying for… Report Missed Trash Pick-Up Report Missed Trash Pick-Up What are the trash pick-up guidelines?All guidelines must be met in order to be picked up:Trash… Yard Waste Container Request Yard Waste Container Request What is the cost for a yard waste container? The cost for a yard waste container… New Trash and Yard Waste Service Information New Trash and Yard Waste Service Information What waste services does the City of South Bend offer? Programs offered by… TRASH PICKUP DAYS Pickup for trash collection, yard waste and bulky item occur on the same day. Look up trash day by address. NEW TRASH SERVICE/ADDITIONAL BINS Residents can sign up for weekly trash collection when setting up new water service by calling 311. Monthly trash service is $13.98 per month and is billed on the Utilities bill. (Senior rate is $8.39 per month). Residents can choose between a 48-or 96-gallon bin. Residents can request an additional bin for $7.94 per month at any time by calling 311 or making an online request. WEEKLY TRASH PICKUP Pickup days are Monday through Thursday. Look up your trash day by address. Service is delayed by one day when City holidays fall Monday through Thursday. Bins must be out by by 6:00 a.m. on day of pickup and placed within two feet of the curb with the lid closed and opening facing the street. Bins should NOT be blocked by a vehicle and should be at least three feet from other bins and objects. All trash must be bagged and placed in city issued bins with the lid closed and the opening facing the street. Bags on top of the bin or on the ground or in personal containers will NOT be collected. Only regular household trash may be put in bins, No electronic waste, yard waste, loose debris, paints, chemicals or other hazardous materials are allowed. Hazardous waste should be dropped off at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 828 Kerr Street. WEEKLY YARD WASTE PICKUP (April 1 – November 30) Weekly pickup of yard waste, such as grass clippings, brush, twigs and leaves, is available to only city residents for a fee of $3.50 per month during the season. Yard waste season runs April 1 to November 30. A 48-or 96-gallon bin is provided with collection taking place on the same day as trash pickup. Residents can sign up for the program online or by calling 311. Note: This program is only available to residents within city limits. Residents in city limits have a three or four digit address. Yard waste collected from residents is converted to mulch and compost which is available free of charge if self-loading at Organic Resources, located at 4340 Trade Drive. Residents are asked to follow these guidelines for yard waste bins: Bins must be out by 6:00 a.m. on day of pickup and placed within two feet of the curb with the lid closed and opening facing the street. Bins should NOT be blocked by a vehicle and should be at least three feet from other bins and objects. Items ACCEPTED in yard waste bins are: Grass clippings Leaves Twigs Weeds Must be completely void of the items below or it will not be picked up: Animal waste Dirt and rocks Food waste Household trash Lumber Oils, liquids and other hazardous waste Plastic bags Recycling All yard waste must be placed in city issued bins with the lid closed and the opening facing the street. Bags on top of the bin or on the ground or in personal containers will NOT be collected. EXTRA TRASH PICKUP Homeowners within city limits can request an extra pickup for yard waste or a large item. Each household is allowed one extra pickup, equal to one cubic yard in size, per month at no charge. Additional extra pickups for the month will be charged $20 per cubic yard. The extra pickup takes place on the same day as trash pickup. Items must be placed within two feet of the curb by 6:00 a.m. on day of pickup and should NOT be blocked by a vehicle, bins or any other objects. Items should be placed out no sooner than 24 hours prior to the scheduled date of pickup. No electronic waste, yard waste loose debris, paints chemicals or other hazardous materials are allowed. Request an Extra Trash Pickup YARD WASTE EXTRA PICKUP Homeowners within city limits are allowed one free yard waste extra pickup of up to 10 30-gallon biodegradable yard waste bags or a cubic yard of bundled and tied limbs per month. Branches need to be cut to four feet or shorter, be no more than four inches in diameter and bundled securely with twine into manageable bundles. Additional extra pickups for the month will be charged $10 per cubic yard. Extra pickups take place on the same day as trash pickup. Items must be placed within two feet of the curb by 6:00 a.m. on day of pickup and should NOT be blocked by a vehicle, bins or any other objects. Request a Yard Waste Extra Pickup RECYCLING & HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Recycling and the Household Hazardous Waste facility are handled by the St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management District, not the City of South Bend. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 828 Kerr Street, accepts electronics of all kinds, batteries, mercury, pesticides/herbicides, tires, waste fuels, and more. The service is free for South Bend residents, but they will need to show their ID. More information can be found on their website or by calling 574.235.9971. 2022 HOLIDAYS THAT IMPACT TRASH SERVICE The 2022 designated holidays that will impact service are listed below. If weekly service falls on or after a City holiday, pickup will be delayed by one day. If your normal pickup is before the holiday that week, there will be no change to your service. Monday, January 17, 2022 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, May 30, 2022 – Memorial Day Monday, June 20, 2022 – Juneteeth (observed) Monday, July 4, 2022 – Independence Day Monday, September 5, 2022 – Labor Day Thursday, November 24, 2022 – Thanksgiving Monday, December 26, 2022 – Christmas Day (observed) News & Announcements Boil Water Advisory Issued for Customers Northeast of South Bend May 13, 2022 City's 2022 Paving Season Gets Underway April 28, 2022 City Accepting Applications for 2022 Curb & Sidewalk Reimbursement Program April 21, 2022 City's Department of Public Works Hiring for Seasonal Positions April 19, 2022 Lincoln Way West to Close Monday, April 18 April 14, 2022 VIEW ALL NEWS
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