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Updated: April 30

 

In this video, City Clerk Sana Booker sits down with Street Commissioner Jeremy Stinson to talk about what the Curbside Reset means for you, why it’s happening, and how it will improve our community.

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Updated: April 27

Here is the updated map for June 1 for trash, recycling, and yard waste pick up. 

Map June 1, 2026
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Updated: April 24

A community letter about the Curbside Reset will be mailed to all residents receiving trash, recycling, and yard waste services around May 1.

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Updated: April 15

The Curbside Reset is just a few weeks away, and our Street and Sanitation team is hard at work updating routes as we move to a new collection schedule beginning in June.
 
Because the regional transfer station is relocating farther from the City, the pickup schedule had to be adjusted. We know changes to regular services can be difficult to adjust to, so we are communicating information as it becomes available.
 
Updates were shared recently by social media, email (sent on April 2), and posted on our website (see below):
  
After reviewing the information below, we invite you to send your Curbside Reset questions to:  communications@westlafayette.in.gov
 
Street Commissioner Jeremy Stinson will answer your questions in an upcoming Q&A video later this month, including those submitted through our recent community survey. Stay tuned!

Updated: April 2 

Beginning June 2026, the West Lafayette Street and Sanitation Department will transition to a new collection schedule for trash, recycling, and yard waste. 

Instead of separate collection days, all services will now be picked up on the same day each week. Your pickup day may change as part of this transition.

Why This Change Is Happening and What It Means To You

The regional transfer station on North 9th Street is relocating. As a result, City trucks must now travel significantly farther to unload materials. This added travel time reduces how much each truck can collect in a day.

Without adjusting our routes, residents could experience:

  • Delayed or inconsistent pickup times
  • Increased service disruptions
  • Higher operating costs that could impact future services

To avoid these issues, we are moving to a five-day schedule. This allows us to shorten routes, keep collections on time, and maintain dependable service across the City.

In short, this change helps ensure your trash, recycling, and yard waste are picked up reliably, even as our community grows and service demands increase.

How We're Preparing

To make this transition as smooth as possible, the Street and Sanitation Department is implementing new route optimization software to design and test efficient routes.

Here’s what to expect:

  • All trash, recycling, and yard waste will be collected on the same day each week (no more separate pickup days).
  • Collection days will shift to Monday–Friday.
  • Some residents will be assigned a new collection day.
  • Spring and fall leaf collections will remain unchanged.
  • All items should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. While trucks may arrive later, items set out after 7:00 a.m. are not guaranteed to be collected.
  • Updated pickup days, route maps, and collection calendars will be available in early May 2026, once final route testing is complete.
  • Updated holiday schedules will also be shared at that time.

What to Expect During the Transition

As we roll out new routes in June, there may be a brief adjustment period.

If your pickup is missed during this time, the City will provide a drop-off option at the Street and Sanitation facility for residents who receive City trash service. Details, including location and hours, will be shared in advance.

To help ensure a smooth transition:

  • Please place items at the curb before 7:00 a.m.

  • Collection trucks will follow set routes and will not be able to return for late set-outs

Our goal is to keep service consistent and reliable as we make this change.

Staying Informed

We’ll share updates and instructions through:

You can also speak with Street and Sanitation staff:

📞 765.775.5242

  • Office hours are M-F from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

📍 In-Person at the West Lafayette Farmers Market: May 13, 3:30-7 p.m. 

  • Street and Sanitation Department leadership will be available during the event to answer questions and provide updates.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make this transition. We know that changes to routine can be challenging, and we’re committed to keeping your service dependable while minimizing the financial impact on both the City and our residents.