Sanitation Trash Services
NEW SANITATION SERVICE
The City of Scottsburg is excited to announce the start of a new sanitation service that will provide a 96-gallon City of Scottsburg specific trash can to each single-family residence (up to a quadplex) within the city limits (unless currently utilizing our dumpster pick-up services). This service will replace the current trash sticker program. If you live within the City of Scottsburg city limits we anticipate the start of this service to begin June 1, 2025, with the can distribution beginning mid-to-late May 2025. Cans will be dropped off at the perceived collection point at your residence. Billing for the sanitation service will have a two-week grace period and not start until June 18, 2025.
This grace period will allow our staff to train and learn the system and let our residents get used to the new mandatory procedures. Please read the information below so you are aware of the necessary fees and changes for the new pick-up procedures
Monthly Sanitation Fee
All City of Scottsburg residents within the city limits MUST have the sanitation service at the rate of $10.00 (ten dollars) a month per can unless they already have established dumpster service with the City of Scottsburg.
Trash Cans
All City of Scottsburg residents within the city limits MUST have the sanitation service at the rate of $10.00 (ten dollars) a month per can unless they already have established dumpster service with the City of Scottsburg.
- The City approved can provided for waste collection shall be the property of the customer.
- The customer shall be solely responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the can.
- The City shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of the can.
- Any costs associated with repairs or replacements shall be the responsibility of the customer.
- Unauthorized can will not be serviced
Placement & Collection Rules
- Trash cans must be placed at the curbside no earlier than 6:00 PM the day before collection and no later than 6:00 AM on collection day.
- Cans must be removed from the curb by 6:00 PM on collection day.
- Cans must be placed within three (3) feet of the curb, with the front of the can facing the street, the lid completely closed, and positioned so they do not obstruct sidewalks, roads, or driveways while allowing adequate clearance for collection equipment to safely access and empty the can.
- All garbage and trash placed for collection must be securely contained in bags.
- The City reserves the right to refuse collection if a can does not meet the required standards or is improperly positioned.
Additional Garbage Cans
- A maximum limit of four (4) trash cans per residence. (See Fee Schedule)
- Additional cans result in an increase in monthly sanitation fee of $10.00 per month/per can.
- Any additional 96-gallon cans must be pre-paid for and will be the property of the customer
Dumpsters & Commercial Customers
All City of Scottsburg residents within the city limits MUST have the sanitation service at the rate of $10.00 (ten dollars) a month per can unless they already have established dumpster service with the City of Scottsburg.
– Comply with all development standards;
– Be located on private property and in no case shall be in the public right-of-way;
– Be in a side yard or rear yard (must be behind a front facade or the primary structure); and
– Comply with all trash receptacle and dumpster standards for the City of Scottsburg.
Additionally, dumpsters must meet approved size and design compatible with the City sanitation trucks, be constructed of durable materials to withstand mechanical collection, positioned in a safe and accessible location for pickup, and continue to be maintained in good condition and free from excessive damage or obstructions.
FEE SCHEDULE FOR TRASH COLLECTION | |
SERVICE | FEE |
Monthly cost per can for collection services: | $10.00 |
Cost for each additional or replacement can: | $70.00 |
Cost of can for new customers: | $70.00 |
Minimum cost per item for furniture or other bulky waste: | $15.00 |
Cost per dumpster bag for relocation or construction waste pickup: | $150.00 |
FEE SCHEDULE FOR DUMPSTER COLLECTION | ||||
Container Size | Every Other Week | Weekly Pickup | Extra Pickups | Overfilled Dumpster |
1 Cubic Yard | $20.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $20.00 |
2 Cubic Yards | $25.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $30.00 |
3 Cubic Yards | $30.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $40.00 |
4 Cubic Yards | $35.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $50.00 |
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
What do I do with my left-over trash stickers I already purchased?
Starting June 1, 2025, the City of Scottsburg will no longer be picking up trash bags that are not in a City of Scottsburg 96-gallon trash can. Therefore, you can use your stickers on bags of trash and take those to the City of Scottsburg transfer station location on South 4th Street from 9am to 3pm (Monday through Friday) – excluding holidays.
Can I still schedule a bulk item pick-up?
Yes, if you have a large amount of household items that you would like picked up at your residence, you can call City Hall at 812-752-4343 and schedule a pickup. This will be an additional charge, separately billed.
What is a dumpster bag for relocation or construction waste?
A dumpster bag may be purchased at a home goods store and holds up to 3,300 lbs. capacity. The City, at its discretion, will collect the bag upon submission of a work order placed through City Hall and payment in accordance with the Sanitary Fee Schedule.
Overfilled or improperly loaded bags may not be collected. Any Bulk Waste items not fitting in the dumpster bag will be charged per item, per the regular bulk waste collection fee.
Curbside Recycling? How is that handled now?
Effective June 1, 2025, curbside recycling will no longer be picked up. Complimentary recycling is available at our self-service Recycling Center located on South 4th Street.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For additional information about the new sanitation services, ordinance, or fee schedule, please contact by one of the following ways:
City of Scottsburg Utility Office
2 E McClain Ave Scottsburg, IN 47170
Phone: 812-752-4343
Email: utility@scottsburg.in.gov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WLL BE PROVIDED BELOW
If have additional questions, please feel free to contact our Utility Office at 812-752-4343 or email us
Have questions or need assistance?
We will be happy to assist you with any questions!
Address: 2 E. McClain Ave, Scottsburg, IN 47170
Phone: 812-752-4343