Gary trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Gary Sanitary District (GSD) city-operated from Jan 1, 2026 (replaced Republic). Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Exact curb clock not on launch release — check GSD ( Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | City Recycling Dept bi-weekly from Jul 1, 2026 (check participation rules / 900 Madison St program). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | One large item curbside first week of each month; or drop-off 3600 W 3rd Ave 1×/month with valid Gary ID. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Gary Sanitary District (GSD). |
| Contacts | GSD 219-944-1211; Recycling 219-882-8445 / [email protected]; City Hall 219-881-1300. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Exact curb clock not on launch release — check GSD (
Where
GSD cans; new cans delivered front of property (Dec 2025 transition).
Limits
Yard waste / brush Ask the city or your hauler.
Not allowed
Electronics/appliances not in monthly bulk; use E-Waste site.
Bags
Not stated.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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City GSD launch release + Recycling Dept (verify vs Republic leftover text)
Verified 2026-10-15 · gary.gov · source
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Holiday delay calendar not on GSD launch release — check GSD customer service.
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Full details for Gary: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Gary Sanitary District (GSD) city-operated from Jan 1, 2026 (replaced Republic). Schedules unchanged from prior. $24.15/mo. GSD-issued black cans only; second can $10/mo + $25 delivery (GSD 219-944-1211). Residents responsible for cans (stolen = pay replacement; label address).
- Recycling
- City Recycling Dept bi-weekly from Jul 1, 2026 (check participation rules / 900 Madison St program). Stale gary.gov/recycling text still naming Republic weekly garbage.
- Bulk pickup
- One large item curbside first week of each month; or drop-off 3600 W 3rd Ave 1×/month with valid Gary ID. No TVs/appliances at bulk — E-Waste Program 900 Madison St.
- Curbside: when
- Exact curb clock not on launch release — check GSD (
- Curbside: where
- GSD cans; new cans delivered front of property (Dec 2025 transition).
- Curbside: limits
- Yard waste / brush Ask the city or your hauler.
- Curbside: brush
- Not on launch release.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Electronics/appliances not in monthly bulk; use E-Waste site.
- Curbside: bags
- Not stated.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Holiday delay calendar not on GSD launch release — check GSD customer service (
- Hauler
- Gary Sanitary District (GSD)
- Contacts
- GSD 219-944-1211; Recycling 219-882-8445 / [email protected]; City Hall 219-881-1300
- Find your day
- City GSD launch release + Recycling Dept (verify vs Republic leftover text)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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