Community Corner

Reminder Of Trash Pickup Day Delay

Local residents should note New Year's Day changes to regular trash and recycling schedules, and the rules for Christmas tree pickup.

Due to New Year's Day on Monday, Jan. 1, residents who utilize Republic Services will experience a single-day delay in trash collection. This is because Republic Services employees do not work New Year's Day, but resume their normal schedules Tuesday through Saturday. Therefore, trash and recycling pickup will be one day after residents' standard pickup day through Jan.6.

For example, if your regular collection is on Tuesday, expect your cans and bins to be snagged on Wednesday, instead.

Crews will also collect Christmas trees between Tuesday, Jan. 2 and Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, officials said. Trees will be retrieved at the same time as trash and recycling.

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"Please note that trees must be cut into sections of no more than four feet per section and placed inside the trash cart so that the automated arm of the trucks will be able to place them in the truck," said a community alert reminding residents about the policy. "Trees lying on the ground besides trash containers will not be collected."

Those with questions should contact Republic Services at 317-917-7300.

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