Waste Reduction & Recycling Division

Eco Tip

  • Keep you computer and monitor in sleep mode rather than leaving them on around the clock. You will use 80% less electricity, which over the course of a year will have the effect of cutting CO2 emissions by up to 1,250 pounds.
    (source: Consumer Reports)

Just for Kids

Just for Kids

Community Compost & Woodchip Sale

Compost

Compost consists of decayed organic matter and has been proven to be extremely successful as a natural soil amendment. Lawrence Community Compost is made from the yard trimmings and small woody debris collected curbside on Monday mornings, as well as grass clippings and leaves from some commercial lawn care providers.

2010 Spring Compost Sale

Bring shovels and buckets to load your own, or we will load your pickup truck or small trailer for you. The city cannot load trucks with ladder racks.

NO dumptruck quantites. For residential use only.

    DATES
  • Thursday, March 18th, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday, March 19th, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 20th, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (unless supply is depleted sooner)

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    COST
  • $10 per truck load (more for larger trucks or trailers), self loading is free
  • CASH ONLY

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    LOCATION
  • 1420 E 11th St. (east of 11th and Haskell, then over the railroad tracks)

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Woodchips

Mulch is a material used to cover the soil. Most mulches are organic (woodchips, unfinished compost, straw) but inorganics such as lava rock or limestone can add an appealing, low maintenance touch. Good mulch conserves water by reducing moisture evaporation from the soil.

The woodchips the City sells are made from tree materials brought in from residential and commercial sources. The Forestry Division manages both the influx and distribution of these materials, and may be reached at (785) 832-7979.

2010 Spring Woodchips Sale

Bring shovels and buckets to load your own, or we will load your pickup truck or small trailer for you. NO dumptruck quantites. For residential use only.

    DATES
  • Thursday, April 1st, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday, April 2nd, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 3rd, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (unless supply is depleted sooner)

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    COST
  • $10 per truckload (more for larger trucks or trailers).
  • CASH ONLY
  • Patrons are asked to bring a tarp for their pickup to secure the woodchips, preventing them from littering the roadway as they drive from the facility.

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    LOCATION
  • 1420 E 11th St. (east of 11th and Haskell, over the railroad tracks)