Gary Sanitary District

09/03/2026

🌊 Beach Water Quality Update | September 3, 2026
Good news, Gary! The latest water quality testing is complete, and Lake Street Beach, Marquette Park Beach, and Wells Street Beach are OPEN. All reported E. coli results remain below the established violation limit.

The Gary Sanitary District Environmental Laboratory will continue monitoring beach water quality to help keep our community informed and safe.

Enjoy the lake, enjoy the outdoors, and have a safe day! 💙🌊

09/02/2026

💻 Managing your account just got easier!
With the Gary Sanitary District Customer Portal, you can view your bill, make payments, and sign up for ACH & E-billing—all in one convenient place. 💚

📲 Scan the QR code or visit portal.garysanitary.gov to get started today!

08/28/2026

August 28, 2026 Gary Sanitary District followed by Storm Water Management District Board meeting

08/28/2026

08/19/2026

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

The Gary Sanitary District/Gary Storm Water Management District scheduled Board Meeting for August 21, 2026 has been canceled and rescheduled for August 28, 2026 at NOON.

Please check: https://garysanitary.gov/board-meetings for future updates.

08/14/2026

Stay weather aware, Gary! ⛈️ The National Weather Service is forecasting additional rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms late tonight into Saturday morning, with the potential for flash flooding.

Please stay informed, use caution when traveling, and never drive or walk through flooded roadways. Together, we can help keep our community safe and prepared. 💙

— Gary Sanitary District

08/11/2026

Gary Sanitary District Weather & Service Update

As a result of today’s severe weather, the Gary Sanitary District (GSD) has experienced service disruptions.

Heavy rainfall has caused water levels in the Calumet River to rise, which may contribute to localized flooding and elevated water levels in low-lying areas.

Flood Safety Precautions

As a precaution, residents in areas prone to flooding are encouraged to:

Remove valuable belongings and important items from basements and other below-ground areas.
Avoid entering areas with standing or floodwater.
Monitor basement drains and plumbing during periods of heavy rainfall.
Remain alert to changing weather and flooding conditions.

Trash Collection Update

Tuesday’s trash collection routes will be completed on Wednesday, August 12.

GSD crews will work overtime to complete Tuesday’s remaining pickups while also servicing Wednesday’s regularly scheduled routes.

Residents whose trash has not been collected are asked to wait until after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, before submitting a missed-pickup request through Gary 311 or the Gary Sanitary District’s website.

GSD crews will continue working throughout the recovery period to monitor conditions, address service disruptions, and maintain essential services throughout the city.

We appreciate the patience, cooperation, and understanding of Gary residents as we work together to respond to and recover from today’s severe weather.

Please continue to stay safe, remain alert, and follow official City of Gary updates.

08/11/2026

Garbage Collection Delay Notice!

Tuesday's trash collection will be completed on Wednesday, August 12. Our crews are working overtime to complete Tuesday's remaining pickups while also servicing Wednesday's scheduled route.
Residents whose trash has not been collected should waiy until after 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, before submitting a missed-pickup reuqest through Gary 311 or by visiting garysanitary.gov.
We appreciate the patience and cooperationof Gary residents as our community responds to the effects of this severe weather.