Hobart trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly city-issued toter; out before 7:00 a.m.; ≤24 hours early; remove after pickup. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | ≤24 hrs early; by 7:00 a.m. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | No curbside recycling effective Mar 20, 2024. Free drop-off at City Dump Yard (340 S Shelby / also PW 1840 E SR 130 hours). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Special pickup must be called in: min $20 + $10/extra item; carpet $30–50 (cut 4' wide, ≤1' dia roll) (large items). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Hobart Sanitation. |
| Contacts | Public Works 219-942-6121. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
≤24 hrs early; by 7:00 a.m.
Where
Easement/road per arrow rules; clear of cars/mailboxes/poles/trees.
Limits
No tires, oil, paint, electronics in toters; no compostables in toters/plastic bags; no C&D in cans. Grass/dirt/brick/cinder/asphalt/concrete/shingles not in toters or specials. Seasonal compost/brush/leaf via PW programs.
Not allowed
Tires, oil, paint, electronics in trash; household hazardous waste; construction debris remodeling.
Bags
Trash in city toter only for regular route.
Not yet confirmed: Brush.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofhobart.org
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 | — |
No collection on city holidays; double-route make-up days — see 2026 Holiday Collection Schedules.
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Full details for Hobart: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Sanitation / Public Works (219-942-6121). Weekly city-issued toter; out before 7:00 a.m.; ≤24 hours early; remove after pickup. Arrow toward road center; wheels to curb if in road; 3–4 ft apart. Flat monthly fee on Sanitary District bill (senior discount available).
- Recycling
- No curbside recycling effective Mar 20, 2024. Free drop-off at City Dump Yard (340 S Shelby / also PW 1840 E SR 130 hours).
- Bulk pickup
- Special pickup must be called in: min $20 + $10/extra item; carpet $30–50 (cut 4' wide, ≤1' dia roll). No-call pickup of extras/large items still collected with min $20 fee on bill. No remodeling/construction debris via City. Electronics drop-off free; curbside e-waste min $20 + $10/item.
- Curbside: when
- ≤24 hrs early; by 7:00 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Easement/road per arrow rules; clear of cars/mailboxes/poles/trees.
- Curbside: limits
- No tires, oil, paint, electronics in toters; no compostables in toters/plastic bags; no C&D in cans. Grass/dirt/brick/cinder/asphalt/concrete/shingles not in toters or specials. Seasonal compost/brush/leaf via PW programs.
- Curbside: brush
- Not yet confirmed
- Curbside: not allowed
- Tires, oil, paint, electronics in trash; household hazardous waste; construction debris remodeling.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash in city toter only for regular route.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Missing/damaged toter fees; no-call bulk min $20.
- 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
No collection on city holidays; double-route make-up days — see 2026 Holiday Collection Schedules (e.g. Memorial Day closed May 25 → collect May 26; Thanksgiving Nov 26 closed → Nov 25; Christmas Dec 25 → Dec 28). Out by 7:00 a.m. on double-route days.
- Hauler
- City of Hobart Sanitation
- Contacts
- Public Works 219-942-6121
- Find your day
- City Sanitation Collection + Holiday Collection Schedules 2026
- 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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