Indianapolis Public Bulletin: Presidents' Day Service Alerts and Winter Road Operations
Presidents' Day Holiday Observance
The City of Indianapolis and Marion County remind residents that most government offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day. This closure includes the City-County Building, township trustee offices, and county courts. Emergency services, including the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the Indianapolis Fire Department, will remain fully operational. Residents are encouraged to utilize online portals for permit applications and bill payments while physical offices are closed.
Trash and Recycling Slide Schedule
In accordance with the 2026 holiday waste management schedule, residential trash, recycling, and heavy-trash collection will follow a 'slide' schedule for the week of February 16. Due to the Monday holiday, no collections will take place on Monday. All scheduled pickups for the remainder of the week will be delayed by exactly one day. For example, residents with a regular Monday pickup will have their waste collected on Tuesday, and Friday residents will have their collection completed on Saturday. Normal collection schedules will resume on Monday, February 23.
Department of Public Works: Post-Storm Road Maintenance
Following the record snowfall events recorded earlier this month, the Department of Public Works (DPW) has officially transitioned its primary focus from snow removal to infrastructure repair. Active as of Sunday, February 15, DPW crews are beginning a city-wide 'pothole blitz' to address road damage caused by the recent freeze-thaw cycles. Residents are asked to report significant road hazards through the RequestIndy portal or mobile application. Motorists should exercise caution and provide a minimum of three feet of space for maintenance crews working in thoroughfares and residential streets.
Public Health Advisory: Seasonal Respiratory Wellness
The Marion County Public Health Department continues to monitor seasonal respiratory illness trends. As indoor gatherings remain frequent during the winter months, health officials recommend standard preventative measures, including frequent handwashing and staying home when symptomatic. Residents seeking immunizations or wellness screenings are reminded that city clinics will be closed on Monday for the holiday but will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, February 17.
City-County Council Committee Updates
The City-County Council recently concluded several key committee sessions, including the Public Works Committee meeting on February 12. Discussions centered on the successful implementation of new GPS-based plowing technology used during the recent winter storms. Agendas for upcoming late-February committee meetings are expected to be posted by the end of the coming holiday week. Citizens may view archives of recent meetings and upcoming proposals on the official city legislative portal.