Trash & Recycling Vendors in Allen County, Indiana

Last Updated: August 2026

Trash, recycling and junk-removal services vary throughout Allen County. Fort Wayne has city-contracted residential collection, while many residents outside the city use municipal services or private waste haulers.

Quick Answer

If you live in Fort Wayne, call 311 for city trash and recycling service.

Outside Fort Wayne, contact your municipality or a private waste hauler for service availability and pricing.

GFL Environmental

GFL Environmental provides residential garbage and recycling collection under contract with the City of Fort Wayne.

For Fort Wayne residential service questions, missed pickups or cart issues, residents should contact the city rather than GFL directly.

Fort Wayne Solid Waste Information

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

Republic Services

Republic Services provides waste and recycling services in the Fort Wayne area and also operates local recycling and disposal facilities.

Republic Services Material Recovery Facility
2509 E. Pontiac Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46803

Republic Services Landfill
6231 Macbeth Road
Fort Wayne, IN

Republic Services

Call or check service availability for your specific address before signing up.

Waste Management (WM)

WM provides residential and commercial waste services in portions of Allen County.

The company also handles residential trash and recycling service for the City of Woodburn.

WM Customer Service: 866-797-9018

Woodburn Trash & Recycling Information

WM Residential Services

Bunn Box

Bunn Box provides dumpster and roll-off container rentals in the Fort Wayne area. This can be useful for home cleanouts, remodeling projects and larger amounts of debris that won’t fit into normal residential trash service.

Bunn Box
3010 Coliseum Boulevard S.
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Phone: 260-456-7777

Bunn Box Dumpster Services

Fort Wayne Recycling, LLC

Fort Wayne Recycling offers junk and bulk-item removal services, including pickup of furniture, mattresses, appliances and other unwanted household items.

Fort Wayne Recycling, LLC
1626 N. Wells Street, Suite B
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Phone: 260-749-2130

Call ahead to confirm current pickup services, accepted items and pricing.

Choosing a Trash or Recycling Vendor

Before signing up with a private provider, ask about:

  • Residential service availability at your address
  • Weekly or biweekly collection
  • Recycling service
  • Cart rental or delivery fees
  • Bulk-item pickup
  • Yard waste
  • Holiday schedules
  • Contract requirements
  • Extra bag or overage fees

Service areas and prices can vary even within Allen County.

Rural Allen County

Residents in rural and unincorporated Allen County may need to arrange service directly with a private waste hauler.

If you’re unsure what services are available where you live, contact:

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

Allen County Environmental Management

Before You Choose

When comparing vendors:

  • Get pricing directly from the provider.
  • Confirm your address is within the service area.
  • Ask what is included in the base rate.
  • Check bulk-item and yard-waste fees.
  • Ask whether recycling costs extra.
  • Check cancellation or contract terms.
  • Confirm how missed pickups are handled.

Local Tip

Don’t choose a provider based only on the advertised monthly price. Ask whether the rate includes the cart, recycling, fuel or environmental fees and bulk pickup.

For rural residents especially, getting quotes from more than one available hauler can make it easier to compare the true cost of service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who provides trash service in Fort Wayne?

GFL Environmental currently provides residential collection under contract with the City of Fort Wayne. Residents should call 311 for city service questions.

Can I choose my own trash company in Fort Wayne?

City residential trash service is provided through Fort Wayne’s contracted collection program. Private service is more common outside the city or for commercial and specialized waste needs.

Who provides trash pickup in rural Allen County?

It depends on the address. Rural residents may contract directly with private waste haulers, so check service availability with individual companies.

Who can I call if I don’t know which company serves my area?

Contact the Allen County Department of Environmental Management at 260-449-7878 for guidance.

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Summary

Trash and recycling providers vary throughout Allen County. Fort Wayne residents receive city-contracted collection through GFL Environmental, while residents elsewhere may use municipal or private waste haulers. Before choosing a provider, confirm service availability, total pricing, recycling options and bulk-item fees for your specific address.