St. John trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Republic Services (219-662-8600). Townwide Monday; out by 6:00 a.m. Blue 95-gal trash/recycle bins (PW 219-365-4655 for damage/replacement). Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. Monday (or Tuesday holiday weeks). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Same Monday service (Town FAQ pairs garbage & recycling); extra 95-gal recycle bin free via PW. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Republic one large item/week (chair, couch, mattress+box spring). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | Republic 219-662-8600; Public Works 219-365-4655. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. Monday (or Tuesday holiday weeks).
Where
Curbside.
Limits
Yard/brush — Town FAQ mentions cut-up deposit in.
Not allowed
Not fully listed on FAQ extract.
Bags
Ask the city or your hauler.
Not yet confirmed: Brush.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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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 | — |
If national holiday falls on Monday → pickup Tuesday (out by 6:00 a.m.).
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Full details for St. John: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Republic Services (219-662-8600). Townwide Monday; out by 6:00 a.m. Blue 95-gal trash/recycle bins (PW 219-365-4655 for damage/replacement).
- Recycling
- Same Monday service (Town FAQ pairs garbage & recycling); extra 95-gal recycle bin free via PW.
- Bulk pickup
- Republic one large item/week (chair, couch, mattress+box spring). Freon appliances extra — call Republic. Town doesn't pick up large items itself.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. Monday (or Tuesday holiday weeks).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- Yard/brush — Town FAQ mentions cut-up deposit in …; See the linked holiday schedule. E-waste drop-off PW Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (resident unload).
- Curbside: brush
- Not yet confirmed
- Curbside: not allowed
- Not fully listed on FAQ extract.
- Curbside: bags
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- 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
If national holiday falls on Monday → pickup Tuesday (out by 6:00 a.m.). Holidays: New Year's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, July 4, Labor Day, Memorial Day.
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- Republic 219-662-8600; Public Works 219-365-4655
- Find your day
- Town FAQ Public Works garbage/recycling
- 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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