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Order a Trash/Recycle Toter

Order / replace a trash or recycle toter.

2026 Yard Waste & Recycling Calendar

Calendar for recycling and yard waste collection.

Animal Control

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

Applications and Licenses

Baby Box Information

A Baby Box allows for the legal, safe, and anonymous surrender of an infant provided under the Safe Haven Law.

Backflow / Cross-Connection Information

Backflow Device Test Form

State Form 55788, Backflow Device Test.

Bill Assistance Program

Learn about bill assistance programs.

Building Services

Building Standards

Clean, Safe Water is Essential

Code Enforcement

Report possible violations of Lawrence city code.

Collection Procedures

Learn about Trash Collection Procedures.

Commercial Plan Remodels

All improvements other than painting and flooring will require plan submittal.

Common Water Loss Chart

Construction FAQ

Read frequently asked questions about construction activities in the City of Lawrence.

Consumer Confidence Reports

Read the annual CCR report archive.

Contractor Information

Contractors will now need to register with the City of Lawrence to obtain permits.

Contractor Registration

Register as a contractor in the City of Lawrence.

Education and Tips

Establish Water Account Permit

Pluming Permit Application.

Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Management

Learn best practices and maintenance of (Fats, Oils and Grease) FOG devices.

Free Wellfield Assessments for Businesses

Frozen Pipe Prevention

Read these great tips to keep your pipes from freezing.

GIS Maps

Access an interactive map to view property locations and layers of community information.

Hazardous Waste (ToxDrop) Drop-off Sites

Information about hazardous waste disposal in Marion County.

Heavy Trash

Learn more about our Heavy Trash schedule and procedures.

Hiring a Contractor

Information about hiring a contractor in the City of Lawrence.

Home Water Works

Resource providing information to property owners about how to conserve water. The “Alliance for Water Efficiency” sponsors this link. This site has a tool one can use to determine their average water usage at home and get tips on how to conserve or reduce water usage.

Information and Reports

Lawrence Utilities

Lawrence Utilities Policies & Procedures Manual

Read the Lawrence Utilities Policies & Procedures manual.

Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation

Mayor Mail

Report your concerns to Mayor Whitfield.

Owner-Builder Information

Property Owners can start applying for permits directly, if they are planning to do work themselves or hire their own contractors.

Payments

Permits

Information about anything permit related in the City of Lawrence.

Public Record Requests

Request public records.

Public Records Request

Request public records.

Public Records Request - Police

Request public police records.

Rate Studies

Here you can view Lawrence Utilities rate studies.

Recycling and Yard Waste

Learn more about our recycling and yard waste procedures.

Report Damage - Priority Waste

Report property damage incidents such as damage to vehicles, mailboxes, driveways, lawns, fences, or other personal property caused during waste collection.

Resume Water Service

Right of Way Permits

Learn more about right of way permit requirements.

Roadway Standard Drawings

Safety Concerns

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

Service Request - Priority Waste

Report service issues for Priority Waste Residential Services.

Site Plans

Site plans are required as a part of the plan submittal for a permit for many building projects.

Solid Waste Collection User Fees

Learn about solid waste collection fees.

SSO Reports

View annual SSO reports.

Storm Water Credit Manual

Storm water design shall follow City of Indianapolis Stormwater Design and Construction Specifications.

Storm Water Education

Storm Water RAFT Data

Lawrence River Assessment Field Teams' (RAFT) Water Quality Data.

Street Issues and Potholes

Report street issues and potholes.

Sustainability Guide

Learn more about what should be trashed vs. recycled.

The Lawrence Lift

Sign up for the monthly utilities newsletter.

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.

Utilities Permits

Access Lawrence Utilities permits on this page.

Water & Sewer Design - General Information

Water & Sewer Design - Policy & Procedures

Water & Sewer Design - Sanitary Sewers

Water & Sewer Design - Water Mains

Water & Sewer Education

Water & Sewer Ordinances

Information on the water and sewer ordinances for the City of Lawrence.

Water Conservation Tips

Water System 20 Year Master Plan

Water Usage Monitoring

Sign up for detailed meter reporting.

Winter Weather Preparedness

Zoning