Getting rid of bulky items in Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis takes up to two heavy or bulky items per month, set next to your trash cart on your heavy trash pickup day. Appliances with Freon are picked up separately when you schedule with the Mayor's Action Center (317-327-4622).

Last checked against the official City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works website.

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Monthly heavy trash pickup: the basics

Who can use it

  • For homes with City trash cart service.

How to book

  1. No appointment for heavy trash. Look up your heavy trash pickup day on indy.gov.
  2. Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, AC units): schedule with the Mayor's Action Center, 317-327-4622, or through the City's request service. Allow ten business days.

Setting items out

  • Place up to TWO heavy or bulky items on the curb next to your trash cart on your heavy trash day.
  • Limit: TWO heavy or bulky items per month.
  • Construction debris is not accepted as heavy trash.

Fees

  • The City's pages do not list a fee for heavy trash or Freon appliance pickup.
  • Marion County Citizens' Transfer Station: $2 per carload or $5 per SUV or pickup load, cash only.

Drop-off options

  • Marion County Citizens' Transfer Station, 2324 S. Belmont Ave. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Accepts extra household trash and heavy trash. Up to two trips a day. No moving trucks, dual axles, trailers or loads over 3/4 ton.

Sources

Last checked Oct 21, 2026. We read each page below on that date.