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Where to dump trash in Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis residents have a very cheap option for extra trash: the Citizens' Transfer Station charges $2 a carload, but it's open on Saturdays only. The privately run South Side Landfill takes bigger loads during the week.

Marion County Citizens' Transfer Station

Transfer station · Indianapolis Department of Public Works
Check with facility

Address

2324 S. Belmont Ave, Indianapolis, IN

Phone

Hours

  • Saturdays only: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Closed the Saturday closest to Christmas and the Saturday closest to New Year's Day

Who can use it

Up to two trips per day. No moving trucks, dual axles, trailers, stake-beds or loads over 3/4 ton. Cash only.

Fees

General load$2 per carload; $5 per SUV or pickup load (cash only)
MattressCheck with facility
TiresCheck with facility
AppliancesCheck with facility
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard wasteBags of leaves accepted
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • Extra household trash
  • Heavy trash
  • Bags of leaves

Not accepted

Check with facility
✔ Last verified October 30, 2026 from the official source:indy.gov – Citizens' Transfer Station

South Side Landfill

Landfill · South Side Landfill (private)
Open to the public

Address

2561 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221

Phone

Hours

  • Check with facility

Who can use it

Cash-customer rates are based on volume; all transactions carry a fuel surcharge (call for current rate) plus state fee of $0.60/ton.

Fees

General loadCars $21; pickups/SUVs by volume (attendant decides); open-top solid waste $25.50 per cubic yard
MattressCheck with facility
Tires$16 to $200 each, depending on size
AppliancesWhite goods with Freon $157.50; without Freon $73.50
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard wasteCheck with facility
  • Fuel surcharge applies – call 317-247-6808.
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • Solid waste (open-top loads)
  • C&D and drywall ($25.50/cubic yard)
  • Shingles ($28/cubic yard)
  • Clean fill ($13/cubic yard)
  • Tires
  • White goods

Not accepted

Check with facility
✔ Last verified October 30, 2026 from the official source:South Side Landfill – Rates

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