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Gary Sanitary District ends alley trash pickup; curbside rules take effect July 1, 2026
Summary
The Gary Sanitary District will end alley trash pickup and require residents to place bins at the curb beginning July 1, 2026. The district advised placing bins out the night before pickup, keeping them 3 feet from obstacles, and removing them by day’s end; garysanitary.gov and (219) 944-0595 were listed for questions.
The Gary Sanitary District announced a new curbside collection policy taking effect July 1, 2026, that ends alley pickup and requires residents to place trash bins at the front curb for collection. The notice instructs residents to place bins at the curb the night before scheduled pickup, keep bins at least 3 feet away from vehicles, mailboxes and other containers to allow for safe collection, and remove bins from the curb by the end of the day.
A staff reader representing the district said, “Beginning 07/01/2026, all trash bins must be moved to the front of your home and placed at the curb for collection. This means alley pickup will no longer be available.” The announcement directed residents with questions to garysanitary.gov or (219) 944-0595.
The district framed the change as part of city efforts to clear debris and overgrown vegetation from alleys and to improve neighborhood appearance and accessibility for residents and utility partners. No exception criteria or accommodations for properties without standard curb access were stated in the announcement.
The district asked residents to keep bins clear of obstructions and to remove them after collection. The announcement did not specify enforcement measures, timelines for possible exemptions, or whether service schedules or routes would change; residents seeking those details were directed to the district website or phone line.
