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Gary to end alley trash pickup; curbside placement required July 1, 2026
Summary
The Gary Sanitary District announced that starting July 1, 2026, residents must put trash bins at the curb for collection (alley pickup will end); bins should be placed the night before, kept 3 feet from obstructions, and removed the same day. Contact garysanitary.gov or (219) 944-0595 for details.
A city staff member announced that, beginning July 1, 2026, all residential trash bins in Gary must be moved to the front of the home and placed at the curb for collection. "Beginning 07/01/2026, all trash bins must be moved to the front of your home and placed at the curb for collection," the staff member said during a public-service announcement read at the start of the July 15 meeting.
The notice said alley pickup will no longer be available. Residents were instructed to place containers at the curb the night before their scheduled pickup day, keep bins at least 3 feet from vehicles, mailboxes and other containers to allow safe service, and remove bins from the curb by the end of collection day.
The announcement listed a contact for questions: Gary Sanitary District’s webpage (garysanitary.gov) and the phone number (219) 944-0595.
Why it matters: ending alley pickup changes collection routines for households that currently rely on alleys, and the district emphasized the safety and operational reasons for the change. Residents who need accommodations should contact the sanitary district through the phone and web address provided above.
Next steps: the Sanitary District said the policy takes effect July 1, 2026. Additional details and any exceptions were not specified during the meeting; residents seeking clarification were directed to the district’s website or phone line.
