Trash and Recycling

The Public Works and Utilities Department facilitates the collection of garbage and recycling efforts within the City of Elkhart with a contracted service provider, Borden Waste-Away, for weekly curbside trash and recycling service to all homes and apartments with 4 units or less.  Borden Waste-Away can be reached at 574-293-5001.

A few things to keep in mind:

1.  Please have your trash and recycling bin out by 6 am on your service day.
2.  If your collection day falls on a holiday, your waste and your recyclables will be picked up on the following day.
3.  Recyclable materials include glass bottles and jars, aluminum, tin, and steel cans, paper and cardboard, plastics #1 through #7.
4.  Cart placement must be within 3 feet of the curb or street side and allow 2 feet of clearance from objects such as parked cars, trees, poles, etc.

Please call Borden at 574-293-5001 for more information including obtaining a trash or recycling cart, large item pickup, recycling of electronic waste and Styrofoam or additional service needs.

The City maintains an Online Map (External URL) of the Residential Trash Pick-Up boundaries and service days.