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 Drop-off Recycling Centers

Wal-Mart Community Recycling Center
3300 Iowa St.
(785) 841-9558 View detailed information on what types of materials are accepted at the Wal-Mart Community Recycling Center.
 

12th & Haskell Bargain Center
1146 Haskell Ave.
(785) 865-3730

Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00, Sat. 8:30-1:00pm

The 12th & Haskell Bargain Center recycles more than just metals.

    ACCEPTED MATERIALS
  • Aluminum Cans & Foil (will pay you)
  • Steel "Tin" Cans (will pay you)
  • Glass Bottles and Jars 
  • Corrugated Cardboard & Paper Grocery Sacks
  • Plastic Containers #'s 1 through 7
  • Mixed Paper, Phone Books, and Chipboard
  • Office (White) Paper
  • Newspapers
  • Catalogues and Magazines
  • Car Batteries (will pay you)
    NOT ACCEPTED
  • Tires
  • Printer Cartridges
  • Plastic Sacks and Six-Pack Rings
Lonnie's Recycling
501 Maple St.
(785) 841-4855 or (800) 217-4855

Lonnie's will buy most anything containing metal. This includes all types of aluminum, brass, copper, bikes, metal toys, pots, pans, lawn mowers, auto parts, appliances without motors or compressors, and more.

  • Metals (will pay for some)
  • Car batteries (will pay you)