Agricultural Waste

Generators are urged to return these wastes to the point of purchase for handling in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. They  may be accepted through the county’s Household Hazardous Waste program. Chemical containers are NOT accepted for recycling.

 

Animal Carcasses 
Dead animals are not normally accepted at any of the county Transfer Stations. Residents must contact private industries for assistance.

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Coffey County accepts large animals under a special waste authorization for the Kansas Animal Health Department. Wild animals, such as road killed deer, may also be accepted for burial in a remote area of the landfill.

 

Asbestos

Non-friable asbestos may be accepted for disposal in a Construction and Demolition landfill or under a special permit in most counties. Friable asbestos is not accepted and must be disposed of according to state and federal regulations.

 

All asbestos is accepted in the Coffey County Landfill under a unique solid waste disposal authorizations issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The asbestos is buried in a separately marked area at the landfill. Any asbestos that has been commingled with municipal solid waste is NOT accepted.

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Generators are urged to make their own disposal arrangements. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment maintains a list of approved contractors. 

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Bulky Items

Larger, bulky items may be accepted at the Coffey County landfill for a fee but are subject to approval by Landfill Supervision and/or Road & Bridge Superintendent.

 

Shawnee County Solid Waste Department offers one large item pick-up per week, free of charge. This includes:
    Box-springs & mattress
    Couch or sofa. Sofa sleepers need to have the metal springs removed to be eligible for free pick-up, metal springs require a call to schedule a pick-up time.
    Household furniture
    Fifteen bags of leaves or grass (under 45 lbs per bag)
    Bundled tree limbs, or carpet, are to be no longer than 4 feet in length and/or 18 inches in diameter. 

Restrictions: Metal items can only be picked up by appointment and there is fee for that service.

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Car Wash Sludge 
This sludge is typically disposed of through municipal wastewater treatment facilities. It may be accepted at the the landfills in Coffey and Shawnee counties.

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Industrial Waste 
This waste is accepted at the Coffey County landfill and disposed of according to landfill operating regulations.

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Shawnee County Solid Waste Department collects regular commercial waste, but not industrial wastes. It may be accepted at the Rolling Meadows Recycling and Disposal Facility or at the local Construction and Demolition Landfill. 

 

There is one KDHE-permitted facility located in Shawnee County that is specifically approved for industrial waste, however that is likely for internal processing and not public use.
•    Tecumseh Energy Center (Permit #0322) - Industrial

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Junk Vehicles / Farm Equipment 
There are licensed salvage dealers who will accept junk autos and trucks. Residents and businesses must contact a private vendor. Legal mechanisms are in place to handle this problem within the county.

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Medical Waste and Sharps 
These items are not accepted at the Coffey County landfill or as Household Hazardous Waste. Generators are required to contract with a licensed disposal service. 

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Most county Health Departments have an outlet for medical waste and may assist with the disposal of sharps.

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In some counties (Shawnee) this waste is accepted though the county’s Household Hazardous Waste program. In others, Generators are required to contract with a licensed disposal service for appropriate disposal.

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Natural Disaster Waste 
The Solid Waste Department will work with the County Emergency Management Coordinator to follow established protocols for handling debris that is generated from a natural disaster. 

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Scrap Metal / White Goods 
Residents are encouraged to call salvage contractors to dispose of scrap metals and white goods. These items may be brought to the county transfer station of landfills for recycling or disposal. Some countyies may charge a fee.

 

Those items containing refrigerants will be separated, and the refrigerant will be reclaimed by trained landfill personnel in accordance with EPA regulations prior to disposal. Proceeds from the sale of clean white goods and salvage metals typically go to the county's solid waste program.

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Items containing refrigerants are prohibited from being disposed of in the landfill and may be collected by the county’s Solid Waste Department, for a fee. The refrigerant will be reclaimed by trained personnel in accordance with EPA regulations prior to disposal. Proceeds from the sale of clean white goods and salvage metals go to Solid Waste Department.