Fall free bulk pickup starts next week in Bloomington

Posted on October 4, 2024
Bloomington public works director Mose Rickey. (Scott Miller/WJBC)

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – Free bulk pickup runs Monday, Oct. 7 through Oct. 18 in the City of Bloomington.

The city will be following the bulk pickup calendar starting with the Orange zone on Monday. Bulk items will be collected at the same time as leaves, brush and other trimmings.

Bloomington public works director Mose Rickey spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller.

Bloomington Public Works director Mose Rickey spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller on Friday, Oct. 4.

Pickup dates may be adjusted, depending on the amount of material, weather and other factors. Bloomington public works will be posting daily updates on its interactive Solid Waste page.

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