Sanitation Collection

Recycling

*Effective as of March 20, 2024 the city will no longer have curbside recycling. This is due to numerous attempts to achieve compliance with our recycling program. We will continue to offer free recycling drop-off services for City of Hobart residents at the City Dump Yard.

Trash Collection

The Sanitation Department collects regular household trash once per week in city issued containers. Each city issued toter has a serial number which is kept on file at the Public Works Department.

Rules

• The city does not collect tires, oil, paint, or electronics.
• All trash should be kept in City issued toters.
• City issued trash toters are property of the City of Hobart and have to be returned to the Public Works Department should you move or vacate residence.
• The City will collect a fee from a resident for toters that are missing or damaged due to failure of a resident to properly secure and maintain the container.
• Toters cannot be placed out more than 24 hours before collection day and must be removed after pickup.
• On pickup days, cans have to be placed out before 7 a.m.
• No compostable materials should be placed in toters or plastic bags.
• No construction material to be placed in city owned cans.

Toters

Toters are to be placed on easements or road with the arrow on top of the lid pointing to the center of the road

Toters placed in the road have to have the wheels against the curb

Cans have to be placed 3-4 feet apart

Toters blocked by cars, mailboxes, light poles, trees, or other objects will be left

Only debris in city owned cans will be collected

For information on obtaining an additional garbage toter, please click on link below:

Additional Toter Application

Special Pickup

A special pickup consists of any item placed outside of the city provided toter. These items are picked up separately and they must be called in for collection. There is a minimum charge of $20. and $10. for each additional piece/item picked up. Carpet is a $30. minimum charge up to $50. (Carpet must be cut into 4' widths & rolled no larger than 1' diameter). Pickups will be made as soon as practical, after a request is received by the Department of Public Works. Charges will be added to the Hobart Sanitary District bill.

No Call Pickup

Per City ordinance there is a fee to collect any trash left outside the city issued toters. Including extra trash bags, bins and/or large household items. Such as couches, mattresses, box springs, chairs etc. If items are placed out and NOT called in for a special pick up, the city will pickup the items and a minimum of a $20. fee will be added to your Hobart Sanitary District bill.

Rules

• No hazardous waste will be collected.
• Large piles and cement will have an additional charge placed on them.
• No debris from remodeling or construction will be collected by the city.

Electronics

Electronics may be brought in for recycling to the City Yard free of charge. Residents requesting curbside pickup will require a minimum of $20. fee and $10. for each additional item. The charge will be placed on your Hobart Sanitary District bill.

Latex Paint Recycling

Please visit our paint recycling page for information about this program.

Holiday Collection

Trash and compost (seasonal) will not be collected on city holidays. Our crew will be doing two-day collections, so make sure you have your trash out by 7 a.m. They may not get to your house until late afternoon or early evening. Please click on  Holiday Schedule for more information.

Special Note

Grass, dirt, brick, cinder blocks, asphalt, concrete, or shingles are not allowed in toters and cannot be called as special pickups. These items are not covered by city services and must be disposed of by homeowners.