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)

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Disposal of Wood and Brush

There are three options for disposal of woody wastes:

Wood/Brush Drop-Off

Woody materials may be brought to the City Compost facility located at 1420 E 11th St (two blocks east of 11th and Haskell). On Saturdays ONLY April 10 through November 13, 2010 from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. Charge per truckload is $5. For more details call Forestry at (785) 832-7979.

Curbside Collection- Monday collection for composting

Smaller woody debris is accepted with Monday morning yard trimmings collection. Monday materials should be in a can, cart, or compostable paper bag, sticking out no more than 12" above the container opening. 

Curbside Collection- Trash day collection for landfill disposal

Woody debris (both large and small) may also be disposed of with your regular trash. To dispose, these items must be bundled securely and placed by your refuse container on your regular household trash collection day.

Bundles should not:

  • exceed 5' in length nor exceed 18" in diameter
  • weigh over 65 lbs. per bundle