Public Works

NEW RECYCLING POLICY NOW IN EFFECT

East Chicago Public Works Department will implement the following New Recycling Policies Changes:

Front Pickups only:

ALL Recycling Toters will have to be placed in the front of your Home or Apartment within each District for pickup.

Recycling Pickup Days by District:

Below are the days in which Residents should put out their Recycling Toters for pickup.

Monday’s- 1^st and 2^nd District

Wednesday’s- 3^rd and 4^th District

Friday’s- 5^th and 6^th District

Rubbish:

Sunny Side and Prairie rubbish pick up days are ONLY on Monday Mornings and Thursday Mornings. Public Works asks that residents only place items out on those days. Please contact Public Works if you have any questions. (219) 391-8463.

Trash:

All residents are respectfully asked to put out their trash on MONDAY Mornings. All trash will be picked up within a 72 hour period.

The Public Works Department combines Solid Waste, Park, Utilities and General Services Street departments.

Mission

The mission of the Public Work Department is to provide services to the residents of East Chicago through the collection, disposal and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe and well-organized to enhance the health and welfare of the City of East Chicago.

Goal

A departmental goal to provide the residents of East Chicago the best services possible. Find information about the services that our department provides.