The City of Fishers is poised to start a city-wide trash collection contract with Republic Services.  Implementing this contract is described by Mayor Scott Fadness as a “big undertaking.”  Despite best efforts by the mayor and his staff, expect some challenges as this contract starts in 2025.

Here are some key dates to know:

Weeks of December 30th & January 6th Those not already on the Republic service will have their new bins dropped-off.

Week of January 6th Current Waste Management customers will have their trash bins collected (the city says there should be no fee charged by Waste Management for this)

January 10, 2025  Last service date for Waste Management customers in the City of Fishers

January 13th The start date for city-wide Republic trash collection service

Current Republic customers may well have a new trash collection day as the city-wide service is implemented.  That information should be available in the coming weeks.  It iwill be posted on the Web site and each household in the city will eventually be individually notified.

Current Republic customers will keep their current trash carts.  A recycling bin will be delivered.  If a customer wants to change-up or downsize the number of bins, they need to contact Republic directly by Web site or telephone.

Customer service will be split between the city and Republic, depending on the issue.  For example, if a customer needs a new bin or trash pickup was missed that day, contact Republic.  For any billing issues or recurring service problems, contact the city.

There was a long list of questions asked, some were answered, others will be followed-up and answered on the city’s trash collection Web page at this link.

The story only touches a few main issues, there are many more.  I will do my best to keep everyone up-to-date on this big transition, impacting 31,000 families that will be switching to Republic Services for trash collection.