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Trash and Recycling Violations
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.
The City of Bloomington Sanitation Division issues one solid waste cart and one recycling cart per household. 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 & Sidewalk Maintenance Violations
Overgrowth in your yard cannot exceed a height of 8"
Under the Bloomington Municipal Code, property owners must remove snow and ice from their sidewalk within 24 hours following the accumulation of snow or ice.
Complaints about trash, weeds and snow removal may be submitted anonymously to the HAND Department by visiting the City's uReport system. You'll need the exact address of the property. Please also include 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. A fine of up to $50 a day may be included in the notice. 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 amount of the cleanup.