City of Elwood Utilities

04/27/2026

03/10/2026

🚨Water Conservation Notice Update🚨

Good news! The issue at the water treatment plant has been resolved, and our system has returned to normal operation.

We appreciate the community's patience and cooperation while our crews worked to address the problem and maintain service.

03/09/2026

3/10/26 UPDATE: No longer in effect.

🚨Important Notice🚨

Due to an issue at one of the city’s water treatment plants, mandatory water conservation is in effect immediately. Residents and businesses are asked to limit water use to essential needs only. Our crews are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Thank you for your cooperation.

02/17/2026

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our phone lines and are unable to receive calls. If you leave us a voicemail, we will get back to you. You can also email us at [email protected]

Thank you for your patience! We apologize for any inconvenience!

02/13/2026

Recycle & Sanitation 2026 Presidents' Day Schedule: Sanitation will be closed on Monday, February 16. Monday's trash route will be collected the following day, along with Tuesday's. The Recycle Center will be closed on Saturday, February 14.

01/19/2026

It's that time of year again!

Frozen pipes can leave you without water in the worst of weather and cost a lot to repair. With a few simple steps, you can easily preserve both your budget and your peace of mind.

01/16/2026

The City of Elwood Municipal Building Offices and the Elwood Street Department will be closed on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Sanitation Department: Trash truck will operate as usual. This is a temporary change from prior years due to new staff in training on trash truck operation and routes.

Recycle Center: CLOSED Saturday, January 17th

12/30/2025

The Elwood Municipal Building offices and Street Department will be closed on Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1, in observance of the New Year.

Below is the schedule for Recycle and Sanitation.

Sanitation - Jan 1st CLOSED. Thursday's trash route will be picked up on Friday, Jan 2nd.

Recycle Center Facility hours.
*Wednesday, Dec 31st - 9am to 1pm
*Thursday Jan 1st - Closed
*Saturday, Jan 3rd OPEN 9am to Noon.

Curbside Recycling Routes
*Wednesday 12/31 normal route
*Thursday 1/1 CLOSED. Thursday's will be picked up on Friday, 1/2.
*Friday 1/2 normal route

12/26/2025

Christmas Cardboard Pickup Monday Dec 29th to Friday Jan 2nd.

Please place cardboard out on your scheduled day of trash 3ft from your tote.

Cardboard must be broken down with no styrofoam, plastic, packing material, or wrapping paper.

Please see picture below for example.