Bloomington implements waste pick-up changes

Posted on April 23, 2018
Bloomington Director of Public Works Jim Karch said the city will collect bulk waste twice a year. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)

By Patrick Baron

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is reminding residents of changes concerning bulk waste pick-up.

In February, the city council voted 5-3 in favor of making waste pick-up more efficient in the hopes of closing a $2.9 million budget gap. Bloomington Director of Public Works Jim Karch told WJBC’s Scott Laughlin bulk waste pick-up days are now on May 1 and October 1.

“By 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, if you have any bulk that you have in your garage, put it out on the curb,” explained Karch. “Our crews will be scouring the town. We’re putting everything we can on it.”

If residents don’t have their waste on the curb before the deadline, Karch said not to worry. He explained there is another option for people who miss it.

“You can bring your bulk to the Citizen’s Convenience Center on 402 South East Street during a lot of extended hours,” Karch said.

Karch says the Citizen’s Convenience Center will remain open until 8 p.m. Having the city pick up waste from the curb outside of the new collection dates will cost $25.

Patrick Baron can be reached at [email protected].

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