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Baby Box Information

The City of Lawrence Baby Box is located at Fire Station 38 - 4450 McCoy St, Lawrence, IN 46226

A Baby Box allows for the legal, safe, and anonymous surrender of an infant provided under the Safe Haven Law. It features three silent alarms alerting first responders to the presence of a surrendered infant. The baby will be attended to within five minutes and taken to the hospital for medical evaluation.

Get in Touch

Contact Public Works

Name
Renea Rafala
Title
Public Works Director
Phone
317-545-8787
Address
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Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Order a Trash/Recycle Toter

Order / replace a trash or recycle toter.

2026 Yard Waste & Recycling Calendar

Calendar for recycling and yard waste collection.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Indiana 988 offers a way forward, the beginning of getting help, and someone who gets you. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a direct connection to specialists who are trained in suicide and crisis prevention. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, you can call or text 988 from anywhere in Indiana 24/7.

Activities Center

Addictions.com

Browse Indiana rehab programs offering substance use disorder treatment, inpatient alcohol rehab, and therapy for dual diagnosis.

Adult and Youth Programs

Explore youth and adult leagues, plus fun activities for seniors. Whether you’re trying something new or getting back in the game, there’s something here for everyone!

Animal Control

If there is an issue involving an animal, please contact Animal Control.

Applications and Licenses

Apply & Pay for Permits

Access the online permit application system.

Bill Assistance Program

Learn about bill assistance programs.

City Invoice Payments

Code Enforcement

Report possible violations of Lawrence city code.

Collection Procedures

Learn about Trash Collection Procedures.

Community Center

Community Connections

Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help.

Community Park Shelter

Credible Mind - Marion County

This website offers a wide range of free, confidential resources—articles, videos, podcasts, and self-assessments—to help you take charge of your mental well-being.

EMS Billing

Pay your EMS bills.

EMS Employment

Explorer Park Shelter

Facility Rentals

Rent park facilities around Lawrence.

Heavy Trash

Learn more about our Heavy Trash schedule and procedures.

Home Repairs for Good

This local nonprofit helps older adults with home repairs at no cost to the homeowner and serves residents throughout Marion County.

Indiana 211

To improve quality of life for Hoosiers by connecting people to health and human service resources through highly skilled Navigators, continuous community collaboration and a robust community database, and technological innovations.

Indiana Tenant Habitability Guide

This guide, created by the Indiana Justice Project and partner organizations, outlines protections available to renters in Indiana who are facing habitability issues in their homes. It provides clear information on your rights and steps you can take if your rental unit is unsafe or unlivable.

LFD Community Engagement Form

Request the involvement of The Lawrence Fire Department in your community event.

Louis J. Jenn Memorial Park

Mayor Mail

Report your concerns to Mayor Whitfield.

Mental Health America Resources

This list of resources, including hotlines, partner organizations, and expert information from Mental Health America can help you or a loved one as you work on your mental well-being.

Pay Traffic & Parking Fines

Priority Waste - Service Request

Report service issues for Priority Waste Residential Services.

Project Lifesaver

Project Lifesaver is the premier search-and-rescue program operated internationally by public-safety agencies,.

Public Record Requests

Request public records.

Public Records Request

Request public records.

Public Records Request - Police

Request public police records.

Recycling and Yard Waste

Learn more about our recycling and yard waste procedures.

Renting in Indiana: A Handbook for Tenants

This handbook helps renters navigate the rental process in Indiana, from finding an affordable home to understanding leases, security deposits, utilities, and the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. It’s a practical resource for anyone renting or planning to rent a home.

Safety Concerns

Help us keep our community safe by reporting unusual or unsafe situations.

Smoke Detector Request

Lawrence residents may sign up to request a smoke detector.

Solid Waste Collection User Fees

Learn about solid waste collection fees.

Street Issues and Potholes

Report street issues and potholes.

Trash Collection

Trash Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about trash collection.

Trash Schedule

Information about the standard and holiday trash schedules.

Utilities Online Bill Pay

Pay your Lawrence Utility bill online.