Indian Head trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Town curb-side — Tuesday & Friday. Town Hall 301-743-5511; 4195 Indian Head Highway. Verified 2026-10-15 · townofindianhead.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Bulk before 7:00 a.m. Wed. Trash Tue/Fri; recycle Thu; yard Wed. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Thursday year-round; container via Town Hall. See Town Recycling Do’s & Don’ts. Verified 2026-10-15 · townofindianhead.org |
| Bulk | Wednesday scheduled only — $75/load (cash/MO/card) paid when scheduled; Town Hall. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · townofindianhead.org |
| Hauler | Town of Indian Head. |
| Contacts | 301-743-5511; pickup issues 301-855-3078; 4195 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD 20640. Verified 2026-10-15 · townofindianhead.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Bulk before 7:00 a.m. Wed. Trash Tue/Fri; recycle Thu; yard Wed.
Where
Curbside; keep trash containers separate from yard waste.
Limits
Yard: brush ≤4 ft L / ≤6 in dia bundles; grass/leaves in brown paper bags or “Yard Waste” marked can. Bulk $75 + mattress fees.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste (pesticides, oil, paint, batteries, etc.) — Charles County household hazardous waste first Sat monthly at 10430 Audie Ln, La Plata. No bulk for evictions.
Bags
Yard brown paper or marked can; not plastic for leaves/clippings per yard rules.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · townofindianhead.org
Holidays
Homepage closure notes (examples): Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (no recycle), day after Thanksgiving, Christmas (no trash) — no full 2026 make-up matrix on Town Services.
Verified 2026-10-15 · townofindianhead.org
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Full details for Indian Head: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town curb-side — Tuesday & Friday. Residential rate $90/dwelling unit quarterly (includes 2×/week trash + 1×/week recycle). Issues: 301-855-3078. Town Hall 301-743-5511; 4195 Indian Head Highway.
- Recycling
- Thursday year-round; container via Town Hall 301-743-5511. See Town Recycling Do’s & Don’ts.
- Bulk pickup
- Wednesday scheduled only — $75/load (cash/MO/card) paid when scheduled; Town Hall 301-743-5511. Mattresses/box springs +$10 each (as of 8/29/24). Curbside before 7:00 a.m.; crews won’t return after 7:30 a.m. Guidelines PDF on Town site.
- Curbside: when
- Bulk before 7:00 a.m. Wed. Trash Tue/Fri; recycle Thu; yard Wed.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; keep trash containers separate from yard waste.
- Curbside: limits
- Yard: brush ≤4 ft L / ≤6 in dia bundles; grass/leaves in brown paper bags or “Yard Waste” marked can. Bulk $75 + mattress fees.
- Curbside: brush
- Wed bagged yard; brush bundled ≤4'/≤6". Fall leaf vacuum Wed (curb, no sticks/rocks; not on pavement/storm drains).
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste (pesticides, oil, paint, batteries, etc.) — Charles County household hazardous waste first Sat monthly at 10430 Audie Ln, La Plata. No bulk for evictions. No burn.
- Curbside: bags
- Yard brown paper or marked can; not plastic for leaves/clippings per yard rules.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Code 74.8 container specs referenced; dollar fines.
- Holidays
Homepage closure notes (examples): Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (no recycle), day after Thanksgiving, Christmas (no trash) — no full 2026 make-up matrix on Town Services.
- Hauler
- Town of Indian Head
- Contacts
- 301-743-5511; pickup issues 301-855-3078; 4195 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD 20640
- Find your day
- Tue/Fri trash; Thu recycle; Wed yard + scheduled bulk $75
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: townofindianhead.org
Bulk: townofindianhead.org
Holidays: townofindianhead.org
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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