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Thanksgiving trash & recycling in Indianapolis, IN

Holiday pickup

There is no trash, heavy trash, leaf or curbside recycling service on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026). Thursday routes are picked up Friday, November 27, and Friday routes on Saturday, November 28. Thanksgiving week also falls in leaf collection season (November 9 to December 4).

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Pickup changes
There is no trash, heavy trash, leaf or curbside recycling service on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026). Thursday routes are picked up Friday, November 27, and Friday routes on Saturday, November 28. Thanksgiving week also falls in leaf collection season (November 9 to December 4).
Turkey fryer oil & grease
Used cooking oil is accepted at the City's ToxDrop household hazardous waste sites, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: first Saturday at Traders Point, 7550 N. Lafayette Rd., and second and fourth Saturdays at the Perry Township Government Center, 4925 S. Shelby St. (closed third and fifth Saturdays and major holidays; up to 20 gallons of liquids). Don't put fats, grease or oils in compost.
Extra trash
Trash must be bagged and placed inside your cart. Have the cart at the curb before 7 a.m., 2 to 3 feet from the curb and 5 feet from other objects.
Boxes & wrapping
Cardboard boxes must be broken down, and recycling must be loose, not bagged. No plastic bags, plastic film or foam. Tear off greasy parts of pizza boxes and recycle only the clean parts. Curbside recycling is a subscription through LRS (317-245-4444); free drop-off sites are also available. RecycleForce, 816 N. Sherman Dr., takes Styrofoam for free.
Tip
Saturday, November 28 is a fourth-Saturday ToxDrop day at Perry Township, so fryer oil can go there that weekend; keep it sealed and check the City page for any holiday closure first.

Official sources (checked 2026-11-01): www.indy.gov · www.indy.gov · www.indy.gov · www.indy.gov

FAQ

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Indianapolis?

There is no trash, heavy trash, leaf or curbside recycling service on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026). Thursday routes are picked up Friday, November 27, and Friday routes on Saturday, November 28. Thanksgiving week also falls in leaf collection season (November 9 to December 4).

How do I get rid of turkey fryer oil in Indianapolis?

Used cooking oil is accepted at the City's ToxDrop household hazardous waste sites, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: first Saturday at Traders Point, 7550 N. Lafayette Rd., and second and fourth Saturdays at the Perry Township Government Center, 4925 S. Shelby St. (closed third and fifth Saturdays and major holidays; up to 20 gallons of liquids). Don't put fats, grease or oils in compost.

What do I do with extra trash after Thanksgiving in Indianapolis?

Trash must be bagged and placed inside your cart. Have the cart at the curb before 7 a.m., 2 to 3 feet from the curb and 5 feet from other objects.

Can I recycle boxes and wrapping paper in Indianapolis?

Cardboard boxes must be broken down, and recycling must be loose, not bagged. No plastic bags, plastic film or foam. Tear off greasy parts of pizza boxes and recycle only the clean parts. Curbside recycling is a subscription through LRS (317-245-4444); free drop-off sites are also available. RecycleForce, 816 N. Sherman Dr., takes Styrofoam for free.

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