FAQs

How do I dispose of latex paint?: Paint that can be cleaned with soap and water is latex. It can be dried out by pouring as much kitty litter (or floor dry) as there is paint in the can. Pour it in and stir until it is completely mixed. It will dry out in 24 hours and can be set out for the regular trash with the lid off. Call the Tippecanoe Transfer Station at 765-742-7131 with questions or if you have oil based paint.

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Sanitation Department

1. How do I get information about trash receptacle toters?: Please fill out the Trash Toter Request Form if you are in need of a toter. If your toter is missing, or if you have found a toter.

2. How do I dispose of large items like carpet, sinks, sofas, toilets, and mattresses?: Big items will be taken during weekly trash pick up. The city will pick up approximately a small pickup truck load of items once per year. If you can't wait until your weekly pickup, items can be brought to the Tippecanoe Trash Transfer Station at 2770 North Ninth Street. Call 765-742-7131 for details and pricing. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 7a.m. to noon.

3. How do I dispose of latex paint?: Paint that can be cleaned with soap and water is latex. It can be dried out by pouring as much kitty litter (or floor dry) as there is paint in the can. Pour it in and stir until it is completely mixed. It will dry out in 24 hours and can be set out for the regular trash with the lid off. Call the Tippecanoe Transfer Station at 765-742-7131 with questions or if you have oil based paint.

4. How should trash be set out?: Place recycle and trash out in your city assigned toter at your property line by 6 a.m. the day of collection.

5. What do I do with used appliances?: Used appliances will be taken during weekly trash pickup. . Please note that anything containing freon, such as refrigerators, freezers, or air conditioners, will not be picked up.