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Sanitation Department
The Sanitation Department is responsible for a minimum of twice a week collection and disposal of residential and commercial refuse. They are also responsible for free appliance pickup. Bulky waste pickup is also available for a fee.
This department also provides 8-yard cleanup dumpsters to citizens at their residence for a $75 fee All rentals must be in the name of the water account holder or verified landlord of the address. In addition, all City accounts for that renter must be in good standing.
A signed Residential Dumpster Agreement and payment must be filled out and returned to City Hall prior to receiving a dumpster.
Clean Up Dumpster
This department also provides 8-yard cleanup dumpsters to citizens at their residence for a $75 fee All rentals must be in the name of the water account holder or verified landlord of the address. In addition, all City accounts for that renter must be in good standing.
A signed Residential Dumpster Agreement and payment must be filled out and returned to City Hall prior to receiving a dumpster.
Recycling
Recycling drop-off is available every first Saturday of the month from 8 am to noon, and every Tuesday from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Sanitation Yard located at 21st and Maple. If the first Saturday falls on a weekend holiday, recycling may be moved to the second Saturday of the month. Call 332-2500 to confirm the date and time. Click here to view a list of approved items that can be recycled.
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Sanitation Department
Physical Address
21st Street/Maple Street
Independence, KS 67301
Mailing Address
811 West Laurel Street
Attention: Sanitation
Independence, KS 67301
Phone: 620-332-2507Fax: 620-331-5701
Shop Phone: 620-332-2518
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Stephen Melton
Sanitation Supervisor
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Mike Passauer
Director of Public WorksPhone: 620-332-2534