Page last updated on January 23, 2026 at 2:26 pm
Trash and Recycling Violations
The City of Bloomington Sanitation Division issues one solid waste cart and one recycling cart per household. Trash and recycling are collected once per week. Accumulated trash is unsanitary and attracts rats and other animals. Properties with accumulations of trash or scattered litter or debris may be issued a Notice of Violation with fines of up to $150.
Trash and recycling carts may not be stored on the sidewalk or roadside. Carts may be placed at the roadside no more than 24 hours prior to the time of collection. Carts must be moved from the roadside on the same day as collection is made. Failure to remove carts in a timely manner may result in a Notice of Violation being issued and a fine of $15.
If you have large items or appliances to dispose of, you must schedule a pick-up appointment with Sanitation. Learn more about trash and recycling pick-up, including what Sanitation crews can and cannot collect.
Yard Violations
It is unlawful for grass, weeds, or noxious plants to exceed a height of eight inches or to such extent that the growth is detrimental to the public health and constitutes a nuisance.
HAND neighborhood compliance officers may issue a Notice of Violation for overgrown properties.
Sidewalk Maintenance Violations
Property owners, both residential and commercial, are responsible for clearing snow and ice from sidewalks that border their property within 24 hours following the accumulation of snow or ice.
HAND neighborhood compliance officers may issue a Notice of Violation to property owners who fail to keep sidewalks clear and passable.
Complaints from the Public
Residents may report violations for any of these issues to the HAND Department by visiting the City's uReport system. Please include the address of the property and a brief description of the issue.
When a complaint is made, a Compliance Officer goes out to the property. If the complaint is valid, a Notice of Violation is issued. If the violation is not resolved, the HAND Department may ask the Board of Public Works for permission to enter the property to remedy the violation, and a tax lien may be placed on the property for the cost of the remediation.