Moving companies in Bloomington, IN.

Local services and rules

Moving to Bloomington: who to call and what the city asks.

The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) bills water, and the bill also covers sewer, stormwater and sanitation. CenterPoint, formerly known as Vectren, is the natural gas provider for Bloomington residents. Bloomington is in Monroe County, Indiana, and is the county seat.

Orange Bag program for Monroe County trash

Monroe County residents who do not have the City's curbside pick-up service or a private trash hauler can use the Orange Bag pay-as-you-throw program. Orange bags are bought at stores and dropped off during normal hours at the Ellettsville, Northeast, Southside and Westside Centers (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7 AM to 6 PM). A roll of ten 33-gallon bags is $15.00 and a roll of twenty 15-gallon bags is $12.50.

South Walnut hazardous materials facility

The Hazardous Materials facility is at 3400 S. Walnut St., open Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Household chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, pool chemicals and cleaning supplies are accepted only at the South Walnut location, and so are gasoline and all residential liquid fuel.

Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers are accepted at the South Walnut location only, for a $20 fee per appliance, and must be empty of food or trash. The District accepts tires from Monroe County residents at the South Walnut location only, limited to five tires per visit, with fees of $4.00 each for car tires off the rim and $11.00 each on the rim.

Bloomington Transit fares and the CrimsonCard

Bloomington Transit runs fixed-route buses and BLink service. Fares are $1 regular, 50 cents reduced, and $2 for BLink (BTaccess and microtransit) services.

Indiana University students, faculty and staff ride Bloomington Transit buses fare-free by showing their CrimsonCard.

Library card, property tax deductions and voter registration

Library cards from the Monroe County Public Library are free for Monroe County residents of all ages. Apply online, at any branch or any Bookmobile stop, and show a photo ID and proof of a current local address in person.

The Monroe County Auditor's Office handles property tax deductions and credits and can be reached at (812) 349-2510 or auditor@co.monroe.in.us. The Monroe County Voter Registration Office is overseen by the Monroe County Clerk's Office.