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November 18, 2025
 Dear West Lafayette Neighbors,
As the seasons change and the holidays approach, we want to help you stay informed about upcoming adjustments to the City’s trash, yard waste, and leaf collection schedules.
Please take a moment to review the updates below to ensure your items are ready for pickup on the correct day.
Holiday Trash, Yard Waste, and Recycling Collection Updates
- November 27/28: City offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving
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- Week of Thanksgiving: November 24-28
- No yard waste collection all week
- Leaf collection will run the normal schedule
- Tuesday’s trash/recycling will be collected on Monday, Nov 24
- Wednesday’s trash/recycling will be collected on Tuesday, Nov 25
- Thursday’s trash/recycling will be collected on Wednesday, Nov 26
- December 17: Fall Curbside Leaf Collection ends.
- December 24/25: City offices closed in observance of Christmas.
- Week of Christmas: December 22-26
- No yard waste collection all week
- Tuesday’s trash/recycling will be collected on Monday, Dec 22
- Wednesday’s trash/recycling will be collected on Tuesday, Dec 23
- Thursday’s trash/recycling will be collected on Friday, Dec 26
- January 1, 2026: Most offices closed in observance of New Year's Day
- January 2, 2026: The Street and Sanitation Department will be closed in observance of New Year's Day
- Week of New Year's: December 29-January 2
- No yard waste collection on Friday, January 2.
- Trash and recycling will run the normal schedule
Approved Trash Toters & Placement
- Use City-approved toters
- All containers must have a toter bar, lid, and wheels.
- Place the container with the bar facing the street, within 2 feet of the curb, and at least 3 feet from obstacles.
Click here for the order form to purchase a West Lafayette toter.
Collection Day Readiness
- Have your trash at the curb by 7:00 a.m.
- Do not stack anything on top of the toter.
- Routes can vary due to holidays, vacations, construction, or staff illness.
- Missed the truck? Please remove toter from the street until the following week.
- Never leave trash at the curb until the following week.
Weather Reminders
- Clear snow and ice from on and around your toter.
- If the City closes due to severe weather, trash collection will be cancelled for the day.
For more information, visit:👉 westlafayette.in.gov/pickup
By following the City’s collection guidelines, you help protect our sanitation staff, reduce overtime, enable efficient single-driver routes, and minimize extra pickups. These steps help us keep costs down and avoid raising residential fees.
With appreciation,
City of West Lafayette Street & Sanitation Department
Join us for the Day Before Thanksgiving Market featuring all your favorite vendors from the West Lafayette Farmers Market:
📍Location: John R. Dennis Wellness Center MAC Gym, 1101 Kalberer Rd.
📅Date: Wednesday, November 26
🕙Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m..
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Here, you'll find links to all our social media accounts and other communication platforms, keeping you informed and connected.
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