Recycling Schedules in Allen County, Indiana

Last Updated: August 2026

Recycling collection schedules in Allen County depend on where you live and who provides your service. Fort Wayne operates a city recycling program, while other communities and unincorporated areas may use different providers.

Quick Answer

Fort Wayne provides every-other-week curbside recycling collection for residential customers.

Use the city’s Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule to check your collection day or call 311 for assistance.

Fort Wayne Recycling Schedule

Fort Wayne residential recycling is collected every other week on the same day as garbage collection.

Your specific recycling week depends on your address.

Check Your Fort Wayne Collection Schedule

Fort Wayne Solid Waste Management
Citizens Square
200 E. Berry Street, Suite 425
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: 260-427-8311
Within Allen County: 311

Holiday Schedule Changes

Collection may be delayed during certain holiday weeks.

If a holiday affects the schedule, garbage and recycling collection may shift by one day for the remainder of that week.

Check Fort Wayne Solid Waste for current holiday collection information.

Outside Fort Wayne

Residents of New Haven, Woodburn, Huntertown, Leo-Cedarville and other Allen County communities may have different recycling schedules.

If you don’t receive Fort Wayne city service, check with your:

City or town
Trash and recycling provider
Homeowners association, if applicable
Apartment or property manager

Collection frequency and accepted materials can vary by provider.

Allen County Recycling Drop-Off

If you don’t have curbside recycling, Allen County operates community recycling drop-off options for common recyclable materials.

View Allen County Community Recycling Drop-Off Sites

Allen County Department of Environmental Management
1 E. Main Street, Suite 755
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: 260-449-7878

What Goes in Fort Wayne Recycling?

Common recyclable materials include:

Paper
Cardboard
Metal cans
Plastic containers
Other accepted household recyclables

Do not assume every item with a recycling symbol belongs in your cart. Check the city’s current accepted-material list if you’re unsure.

View Fort Wayne Recycling Information

Before You Go

For smooth recycling collection:

Know whether this is your recycling week.
Place your cart out according to your provider’s instructions.
Keep prohibited items out of the recycling cart.
Break down cardboard boxes.
Check for holiday schedule changes.
Don’t place hazardous waste or electronics in curbside recycling.

Local Tip

If you have trouble remembering whether it’s a recycling week, check your address on Fort Wayne’s collection schedule and add the recurring dates to your phone calendar. Since recycling runs every other week, one reminder can keep you on schedule throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Fort Wayne pick up recycling?

Fort Wayne residential recycling is generally collected every other week.

Is recycling collected on the same day as trash?

Yes. Recycling is normally collected on your regular garbage day during your scheduled recycling week.

How do I find my recycling day?

Use the Fort Wayne Collection Schedule or call 311.

What if I don’t live in Fort Wayne?

Contact your municipality or recycling provider. There is no single curbside recycling schedule covering all of Allen County.

Official Resources

Summary

Fort Wayne recycling is collected every other week, generally on the same day as regular garbage collection. Residents can use the city’s online schedule to find their collection dates or call 311 for help. Residents elsewhere in Allen County should check with their municipality or recycling provider, as schedules vary by location.