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.
Large Item Removal: City residents in Elkhart receive two free large item pickups per week as part of their regular service. You can place most large items at the curb for pickup. However, if your item contains Freon (such as refrigerators or air conditioners), please call 574-293-5001 to schedule a special pickup. Learn more about large item removal on Borden's website (External URL).
A few things to keep in mind:
- Please have your trash, recycling, and large items out by 6 am on your service day.
- If your collection day falls on a holiday, your waste, recyclables, and large items will be picked up on the following day.
- Recyclable materials include glass bottles and jars, aluminum, tin, and steel cans, paper and cardboard, plastics #1 through #7.
- 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.