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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2020 INDY DPW CONTINUES TO ADAPT SERVICES FOLLOWING THE EXTENSION OF GOVERNOR HOLCOMB’S STAY AT HOME ORDER      INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) today announced that essential operations will continue uninterrupted while others will be suspended or moved online, following Indiana Governor Holcomb’s extension of the Stay at Home order. Solid waste crews, including those from partner haulers Republic Services and Waste Management, will continue regular trash collections with specialized care to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. However, DPW will suspend Heavy Trash pick-up for the month of April to offset additional disposal volume – and for the safety of workers with Republic Services and Waste Management that collect heavy trash by hand. Solid waste crews will also continue work as scheduled on Friday despite Good Friday, which is a city-county holiday. Services to continue with special safety measures include: Street maintenance operations Contracted capital project construction The Board of Public Works will hold its second all-digital meeting on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Watch live online here: https://www.indy.gov/activity/channel-16-live-web-stream The Citizen’s Transfer Station will continue to operate on Saturdays, allowing for the necessary drop-off of heavy trash items. More information is here: https://www.indy.gov/activity/citizens-transfer-station Mowing of standard locations in the right-of-way will begin April 15. Many services are still available online through the DPW website. Services to be temporarily discontinued: Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events via the ToxDrop program Heavy trash pick-up until May 1 While not an Indy DPW project, Marion County residents should note that, with reduced amounts of traffic, INDOT will close both I-70 eastbound and westbound lanes starting April 13 for 30 days, weather permitting. More information on the closure and detours can be found in INDOT’s press release. Residents are still encouraged to visit the Indy DPW website for helpful information on how to take advantage of services online. Following direction from City leadership, Indy DPW will continue to monitor the changing public health situation and make appropriate changes. ### MEDIA CONTACTS: Hannah Scott Public Information Officer Indianapolis Department of Public Works hannah.scott@indy.gov C: 317-775-1590 indy.gov/DPW Benjamin Easley Chief Communications Officer Indianapolis Department of Public Works ben.easley@indy.gov C: 317-850-5190 indy.gov/DPW