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Sanitation Department
The Sanitation Department is responsible for a minimum of once a week collection and disposal of residential and commercial refuse. They are also responsible for free appliance pickup. Bulky waste pickup is also available.
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.
- How do I find out my trash pick up days and location?
- Can I still use my old trash can? If not, what do I do with it?
- What if one polycart is not enough for my family?
- What time does my cart need to be placed at my designated pick-up location?
- Do I need to move my polycart after my trash is picked up?
- What can I place in the polycart?
- What if I am physically unable to haul my cart to my designated pick-up location?
- What if I miss my collection day, or I am late putting out my trash?
- Are you still picking up bulky items?
- Will the schedule change on holidays?
- What if my cart is damaged or stolen?
- What if I move, do I take my cart?
- Is there a hardship rate?
- How do I pay my bill?
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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: : 620-332-2511
Shop Phone: 620-332-2518
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John Felton
Interim Assistant Director of Public Works & Utilities
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John Garris
Public Works & Utilities Director/City Engineer