Yard Waste Removal & Leaf Pickup

In Town Residential Yard Waste Removal Services

During the months of October through December the leaf vacuum is put into operation.  Residents should put their leaves at the edge of the curb and away from storm drains. Bagging your leaves is encouraged. Please do not mix yard waste with leaf piles.

YARD WASTE REMOVAL SCHEDULE

  • April through October All day MONDAY and ½ day FRIDAY
  • November through March residents must call the Utility Office (812) 526-3514 and produce a work order to get items removed.

Please comply with the following guidelines for removal:

  • GRASS CLIPPINGS
    • Grass clippings must be placed in bags weighing no more than 25 pounds
    • DO NOT BLOW GRASS CLIPPINGS INTO THE STREET as this causes storm drains to become clogged

YARD WASTE INFORMATION FLYER

  • YARD WASTE
    • Yard waste must be placed in bags weighing no more than 25 pounds
    • Vegetable/flower garden waste must be placed in bags weighing no more than 25 pounds
    • Bags containing yard waste and garbage/dirt together WILL NOT be picked up 
    • ITEMS NOT BAGGED WILL NOT BE PICKED UP 
  • TREE LIMBS AND BRUSH
    • Tree limbs and brush must be NO MORE THAN 4 FEET IN LENGTH
    • Do not place landscape timbers, landscape fabric or any other trash in with limbs or brush
    • Tree limbs/brush must be placed in a pile at the edge of your property not in the streets
    • Keep all items away from the storm sewers, guide wires, mailboxes, and water meters
    • The town WILL NOT pick up items if a property owner contracts to pay someone to trim or remove trees.  The contractor is responsible for disposing of all items.  If items are left for the Town to remove, homeowners will be charged an hourly fee for labor and equipment.

In the event of inclement weather or holiday, leaves, bagged grass clippings, bagged yard waste, tree limbs and brush will be picked up the following business day.