Solid Waste Division
Introduction
The Solid Waste Division is comprised of three functional divisions: Residential Collection; Commercial Collection (which includes Maintenance Operations); and Waste Reduction and Recycling.
In 2010, the Solid Waste Division collected 63,605 tons of solid waste for disposal, compared to 67,064 tons in 2009. An estimated 15,600 tons of material were collected by the Division to be recycled or composted. In 2008, Lawrence achieved a 35% recycling rate, which is likely the highest in the state and is higher than the national average for that year.
Solid Waste Services and Recycling Information
Rates
Residential and commerical rates for all solid waste services for 2011
Residential services
Map of residential collection areas (pdf file)
Service change for Thanksgiving week
Commerical services
Resources and information
REGIONAL PLAN:
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Douglas and Jefferson County Regional Solid Waste Management Plan (PDF)
- Plan update 2009 (PDF)
- Plan update 2007(PDF)
- Plan update 2006(PDF)
- Plan update 2003(PDF)
- Plan update 2002(PDF)
- Plan update 2001(PDF)
- Plan update 2000 (PDF)
SOLID WASTE DIVERSION PLANNING:
- Solid Waste Report: Evaluation of solid waste diversion strategies (2004 with 2008 cost update
- 2004 Evaluation of Solid Waste Diversion Strategies
Special focus on curbside collection of recyclables
