Street Department – City of Rushville

The Rushville Street Department maintains the city’s 36 miles of streets. The department employs nine full-time laborers and one mechanic and offers curbside recycling on Thursdays, free heavy trash pick-up once a year in the fall, a sidewalk program and Tox-A-Way Day the first Saturday of every month.

Rushville Street Department

Mike Land, Street Commissioner
519 E. 9th Street
Rushville, IN 46173
streetcommissioner@cityofrushville.in.gov
765-932-2575

A message from the Street Commissioner

The City of Rushville Street and Sanitation Department’s mission has been and will continue to be making Rushville a better place for current and future residents. Our employees strive to meet citizens’ needs through various programs implemented by both current and previous administrations.

We strive to meet our day-to-day responsibilities of repairing and sweeping 36 miles of streets, replacing sidewalks, snow removal, trash and yard waste removal, storm sewer maintenance, mosquito control and leaf pick-up. Beyond that, we take on other projects throughout the parks in an effort to control costs to local citizens, including construction of nature trails and paved walking trails, maintenance of buildings, construction of shelters and relocation of playground equipment. We pride ourselves on keeping a good working relationship with various boards and non-profit organizations as well as the citizens of Rushville.

Always feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns as we are here for you.

Mike Land, Street Commissioner

Learn about Trash Pickup

The City of Rushville runs three garbage routes Monday through Wednesday with weekly curbside trash collection according to the following schedule:

Monday: The East side of town, east of Main Street and north of Flatrock River. Also, south of Flatrock River and east of Old State Road 3.

Tuesday: The near northwest side of town, from Main Street west to the railroad tracks and north of Fourth Street.

Wednesday: The northwest side of town, from the railroad tracks west and north of Fourth Street. Also, south of Flatrock River and west of Old State Road 3.

Thursday: No regular trash pick-up; however, curbside collection of recyclables takes place city-wide.

Recyclables should be placed in green lid toters provided free of charge by the Street Department.

If you have any questions about your pick-up day, call 765-932-2575 with your address. Yard waste is picked up from Spring through Fall, the same day as garbage.

NOTE: The City dump is for RUSH COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY. No out-of-town dumping.

Click here for Schedule of trash collection

Click here for Q & A’s about Trash/Recycling Collection Program

Heavy trash collection happens in the fall. Check back on this site for specific dates.

City of Rushville

Revitalizing Rushville: 2014 Trash/Recycling Collection Program

As one of the City’s Revitalizing Rushville initiatives, all Rushville residents received a new, free 96-gallon trash toter in August 2014. If needed, you can receive a replacement by completing the form found here.

Recycling

Recycling is collected within Rushville city limits every Thursday. Pick-up is curbside and recyclables must be out by 7 a.m.

How to sort materials for RECYCLING
YES – RECYCLE (not in plastic bags)	NO – Can’t recycle these
Paper-Clean paper Only; staples ok. Windowed envelopes ok Newspaper, inserts, junk mail Magazines, paper backs, phone books White and colored paper Shredded paper-put in paper bag Boxboard (cereal boxes, for example) Clean pizza boxes (no grease or food) Corrugated cardboard (Flattened)	NO food stains or residue NO beer or soda cartons, butter, NO margarine boxes (waxy cartons) NO used paper towels, cups, plates NO glossy boxes–white strands show when torn (frozen food boxes) NO take-out containers, blueprints NO copy paper packaging NO dirtied paper (pet waste, paint) NO Tyvek or padded envelopes NO stickers and sticker paper NO hardcover books
Plastics Only containers than 2 gallons Empty and rinse Discard caps in trash Beverage bottles & jugs: soda, water, juice Personal care bottles: shampoo, soap, etc. Detergent bottles Food containers: margarine, yogurt, etc.	NO plastic bags or dry cleaning bags NO vinyl siding, PVC, or construction materials NO Styrofoam (polystyrene), egg cartons, “packing peanuts NO meat, cheese, deli or cookie trays, berry cartons NO bubble wrap, plastic wrap, heat shrink wrap, foam packing NO cups, plates, utensils, straws, or polyvinyl sheeting NO photographic film, tarps, black plastic or flower pots NO microwave trays or containers NO bottles that contained motor oil, anti-freeze, pesticides, pool chemicals or other hazardous substances NO clothes baskets, plastic bins, indoor/outdoor patio furniture NO swimming pools, hoses, tubing, pails or buckets NO VCR, CD cases
Aluminum– Empty & Rinse Cans Foil pie pans	NO food residue NO siding or construction materials or scrap NO foil wrapped beverage pouches
Steel (tin) cans – Empty & Rinse Labels are OK Food and beverage cans Pet food cans	NO food residue NO hangers or scrap metal NO pots & pans or appliances NO toys NO aerosol spray cans or paint cans NO car parts or fuel tanks
Glass–Empty & Rinse. Discard lids in trash. Labels are OK ONLY Food & Beverage Bottles and Jars—such as juice, pop & soda, water bottles, beer & wine bottles and food jars Glass may be clear or colored (amber, green, blue)	NO food residue NO ceramics, baking dishes, drinking NO glasses, cookware (Pyrex), NO coffee mugs, milk glass NO plate glass, windshields, windows, NO art glass, eye glasses, wine corks, NO mirrors, vases NO light bulbs or fluorescent lights NO medicine bottles

Yard Waste Collection
Yard waste collection occurs on the same day as your trash day spring through fall. These items are collected by a separate truck. Items accepted include grass clippings, sticks, leaves, plants, flowers, and small amounts of limbs. Please do not use bags, instead use barrels marked YW that can be picked up and dumped by one employee.

Chipper Policy
The Street Department provides a chipper service to the citizens of Rushville. This is an extra service provided as time permits. We do not accept anything that was done for hire or entire trees that have been taken down unless they came down as a result of a storm. As a guideline, anything estimated to take longer than 15 minutes to chip is too large. All limbs to be chipped should be placed as close to the alley or street as possible and be easily accessible. At no time should limbs be placed in the street or alley. Limbs also should be clear of any trash or other debris that may cause damage to the chipper.

Leaf Collection
In the fall of the year, leaves can be piled curbside for collection. Place the leaves in an accessible location and avoid placing them in the street if possible. Any leaves placed in an alley will be collected at the end of the season to avoid multiple trips through the alleys with our large equipment.