City of Batesville releases 2023 Large Garbage Collection Schedule

Batesville, IN — Rumpke will collect up to 10 large items (material too large to fit in a garbage can or heavier than 75 pounds) for Batesville residents with Rumpke service on the following Saturdays in 2023:

February 4, May 6, August 5, and November 4, beginning at 5:00 am.

Residents are encouraged to set their disposable items out the evening before to ensure that items are not missed.

Acceptable items include:

– old clothing

– furniture, bedsprings, and mattresses (must be covered in cellophane/plastic), etc.

– old rugs, carpet pieces only, no rolls (not weighing more than 75 pounds)

– rubber hoses

– appliances (including washers, dryers)

– insulation

– cans or buckets, totally cleaned and dry

– paint cans (must be dried paint)

Unacceptable items include:

– Electronic devices containing mercury (TVs, computers, microwaves, cell phones, etc.)

– Building and construction materials (bricks, etc.)

– Remodeling materials (interior/exterior)

– Car body parts including wheels and tires

– Steel or metal framing

– Tree limbs, grass clippings, or leaves

– Landscape materials

TVs, computers and monitors, microwaves, and all other electronics may be dropped off for a fee at the Batesville Area Recycle Center, located at 616 John Street. Operating hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1-6 pm, and Saturday 8 am until 12 pm.