Trash Ordinance Information

Ordinance Number 25-3029 of Chapter 92 has ben revised and will be effective Monday, March 4, 2025

Here’s the full ordinance, however, below is a summary of the key points you need to know:

Regular Trash Collection

  • Use a watertight trash can with a secure lid to prevent animals and pests.
  • Drain excess water from garbage before placing it in the trash.
  • Trash cans must be placed at the designated pickup location by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
  • After collection, cans must be moved from the curb by 7:00 a.m. the next day unless hidden from view.
  • New homes must use city-approved trash bins (purchased by the owner from the Street Department- call 317-392-5169 to order).
  • Bag limits: Each home can place up to five bags of trash per pickup.
    • Bags must be 35 gallons or less and weigh no more than 40 pounds.

Heavy Trash Pickup

  • The Mayor may designate special heavy trash pickup days during the year.
  • Limits for heavy trash:
    • Bags must still follow the 40-pound weight limit.
    • The total trash pile must not exceed 8 feet tall, 4 feet deep, and 10 feet long.
  • Anything exceeding these limits must be disposed of by the property owner. Explore local resources for heavy trash disposal.

Important Reminders

  • Infested trash (bugs, vermin, etc.) will not be collected. Homeowners must dispose of it themselves.
  • Trash should never block streets, sidewalks, or alleys.

These updates help keep Shelbyville clean and ensure safe and efficient trash collection for all residents. Thank you for doing your part!

Article 92.12 of Ordinance Number 05-2539 has been revised and will be effective Monday, August 8, 2005.

This article states that it is the duty of every resident to provide, keep and maintain a watertight receptacle for their trash. Every receptacle must have a secure and tight-fitting lid or cover so that the contents are not accessible to dogs, cats, and other domestic animals or fowls, and so as to exclude flies. All surface water needs to be drained off of the garbage as nearly as possible before it is placed in the receptacle. Garbage receptacles need to be placed on the premises as near to an alley or street as possible so that they are easily accessible to the garbage collectors; these men will not go into yards to collect trash. No garbage receptacle is to be placed, kept, or maintained in any public street or alley within the city. This is to keep the trash from blocking streets, sidewalks, or other public ways. There is also a limit of five bags of trash per week for each residence. These bags shall not exceed 40 pounds in weight. All trash must be placed in a bag and in a container.

Article 92.12 also states that any newly constructed residence within the city limits is required to use a garbage receptacle that can be purchased at the City's Street Department at 605 Hale Road. The current price is $86.50. Payment can be made with cash or check made out to the City of Shelbyville. Credit/debit cards are accepted for a $3.75 service fee. Payment must be made before the receptacle is received. If the resident does not have a vehicle that can transport the receptacle, the Street Department will provide delivery at no charge.

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    605 Hale Road
    Shelbyville, IN 46176

    Phone: 317-392-5169