frequently asked questions
General Questions
We're OPEN Tuesday thru Friday 8:00 am - 3:45 pm and Saturday 8:00 am - 1:45 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and County observed Holidays.
Tuesday thru Friday - Must be in line by 3:45pm. You must be unloaded and back on the scale by 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - Must be in line by 1:45pm. Must be unloaded and back on the scale by 2:00 p.m.
(Please note: Our lines during busy seasons can sometimes be up to an hour to 2-hour weight. If there is still a long line by the time we close [this mostly occurs on Saturdays], an employee will go to the back of the line to indicate where the end is. In these instances, once you are backed into a bay, you will have 15 minutes to unload to keep our lines moving as much as possible.)
Please don't hesitate to give us a call if you would like to know how long our wait times/line is at that time!
Saturday - Must be in line by 1:45pm. Must be unloaded and back on the scale by 2:00 p.m.
(Please note: Our lines during busy seasons can sometimes be up to an hour to 2-hour weight. If there is still a long line by the time we close [this mostly occurs on Saturdays], an employee will go to the back of the line to indicate where the end is. In these instances, once you are backed into a bay, you will have 15 minutes to unload to keep our lines moving as much as possible.)
Please don't hesitate to give us a call if you would like to know how long our wait times/line is at that time!
We are located at 24967 136th St, Lansing, KS 66043. Turn east off of Highway 7, then turn onto Gilman Rd.
For prices check out our Fee Schedules
Yes. Please tarp or strap your load before heading to the Transfer Station. We strive to prevent littering and keep our roads/highways safe for all. A $10 tarp fee will be added to your bill if the load is not tarped or strapped. (This does NOT include vehicles that already have covers.)
County Residents can bring:
- Standard kitchen/household trash
- House/Basement/Storage/Garage clean out
- Yard waste - including grass/leaves/brush/yard clean up
- Construction and Demolition waste
- Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste (IF hazardous waste is over 10 gallons, you must call to schedule an appointment to drop off. ID will need to be shown at the inbound scale. Please note that we CANNOT take motor oil whatsoever. Motor oil can be taken to Walmart and most auto parts stores.)
- Tires - On and Off Rim (ID will need to be shown at the inbound scale.)
- Freon Units
Being from out of the County, you are allowed to bring:
- Standard kitchen/household trash
- House/Basement/Storage/Garage clean out
- Yard waste - brush/yard clean up
- Construction and Demolition waste
- Freon Units
We do not take motor oil, PCB's, or Explosives.
We only take Household Hazardous Waste, tires, leaves, and grass from Leavenworth County Residents.
OVERSIZED ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED.
We only take Household Hazardous Waste, tires, leaves, and grass from Leavenworth County Residents.
OVERSIZED ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED.
If you come to utilize the recycling center, you will not have to drive onto the scale. You may park next to the recycling area. (Please note: If there is a long line for the scale, you may pull around the side of the line to get to the recycling area.) If you are recycling electronics or hazardous waste, you will drive onto the scale, let the operator know what it is you are dropping off, and then you will be guided to our designated drop-off area.
Procedures for the Transfer Station:
Procedures for the Transfer Station:
- Wait at the stop sign until the light turns green.
- Proceed to the scale and come up to the operator's window. Notify operator what you are bringing in. (i.e. construction material/wood, household waste, brush, etc.) You will be given a dump ticket (this is used to identify your vehicle and initial scale weight.)
- The tipping floor employees will raise the arm for you once they have an adequate spot open. They will wave you to a bay and guide you on backing in. (Please note: If you are dropping off hazardous waste and/or electronic waste only, brush and/or leaves only, the Inbound operator will guide you to the designated drop-off area.)
- Whether you are hand-unloading or using a dump trailer, you will unload directly onto the tipping floor.
- Once you are done unloading, you will drive around Building "C" and follow the orange signs to the Outbound scale, where the operator will weigh your vehicle out and charge based on the net weight of your load.
- If you have any questions regarding the process, reach out to us at (913)727-2858, or email us at either tsaldivar@leavenworthcounty.gov or hblacketer@leavenworthcounty.gov. We are more than happy to help!
Leavenworth County residents may get 1 free dump per calendar year. (Up to 2 tons, any overage will need to be paid for.) This can be used at any time. You will notify the Inbound scale operator that you are wanting to use your free dump for the year, present your ID, and it will be put into our system. You will still go across the Outbound scale to be weighed out. See Flyer.
We take Cash, Checks or Credit/Debit Cards (we do not accept American Express) for payment. When using a Credit/Debit Card there is a fee of $1.50 for charges up to $55, then the fee is 2.65% of the amount owed.
If you are a Leavenworth County Resident, you can bring your sharps to the Transfer Station as Household Hazardous Waste for no fee. They must be in a container to protect our employees. You'll come across the Inbound scale to notify the operator and will be guided to the designated drop-off area. We do not take sharps from businesses; however, you can call (800)772-5657 or email sharpstracer@sharpsinc.com for information on disposal of business sharps.
Sharps DO's and DON'Ts
Sharps DO's and DON'Ts
Trash/Construction Debris
Yes. We take all forms of construction waste, from in or out of the county and from resident or business.
Yes. Mattress and box springs, coming from an individual, are considered municipal solid waste.
Yes. If it's just standard kitchen trash it's considered Municipal Solid Waste.
Yes, Leavenworth County Residents can bring in Tires for a fee. We offer a free tire drop-off day on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, where Leavenworth County residents can bring up to 10 standard-size tires for free. (Must be off the rims.) If a holiday impacts this day, it will be offered the following Tuesday.
Yard Waste/Brush/Compost/Mulch
You can bring your brush and limbs to our facility. If there is no trash, lumber, railroad ties, or dirt/mulch mixed in, you will be able to dispose of that at our brush pile. You will still wait in line to come across the scale and let the operator know. One of the floor attendants will take a look at the load and then you will be directed where to go.
FROM DECEMBER 1ST TO JANUARY 31ST ONLY.
If you are a resident of Leavenworth County, you can bring your natural Christmas trees to the Transfer Station for free. (Must be a natural tree with all plastic and metal components removed.)
We also take Christmas lights from Leavenworth County residents only to be recycled for free. (Must be lights only, cannot be embedded in either natural or artificial trees.)
If you are a resident of Leavenworth County, you can bring your natural Christmas trees to the Transfer Station for free. (Must be a natural tree with all plastic and metal components removed.)
We also take Christmas lights from Leavenworth County residents only to be recycled for free. (Must be lights only, cannot be embedded in either natural or artificial trees.)
Yes. We have a mulch pile and a compost pile. Please call or check the mulch & compost section before coming to see if we have either available (Please note that there is no set schedule for when we do have mulch and/or compost available.) You can load the mulch or compost for free, you will still come across the scale and notify the operator. Or we can load it for $15 for 3 backhoe scoops. Either way, you will come across the scale and let the operator know what you are needing.
- If grass/leaves have any branches/brush in it whatsoever, it will be weighed in and dropped off at the brush pile. If you want to drop off leaves that are in plastic bags, they will be weighed in as MSW and dropped off in a bay, however you can also empty the bags and take them back with you to go to the grass/leaves pile.
- IN-COUNTY Residents: Free to drop off
- OUT-OF-COUNTY Customers: Will be weighed in as MSW. (fees apply.)
- IN-COUNTY Businesses: $20.00 per load.
- OUT-OF-COUNTY Businesses: Will be weighed in as MSW. (fees apply.)
- PLEASE NOTE: If you are an in-county resident coming in with a business vehicle, you will still be charged the $20.00 disposal fee.
Recycling & Electronics
If you're a resident of Leavenworth County, you can bring your electronics here for recycling for free. We take computers, monitors, modems, keyboards, televisions, stereos, speakers, radios etc.
If you are NOT a resident of Leavenworth County, you can bring your electronics for the standard MSW fee.
You will still drive onto the scale to notify the Inbound scale operator and then be directed to the designated drop-off area.
If you are NOT a resident of Leavenworth County, you can bring your electronics for the standard MSW fee.
You will still drive onto the scale to notify the Inbound scale operator and then be directed to the designated drop-off area.
Yes. Large appliances, like stoves, washers, dryers and hot water heaters are considered metal and can be brought in for free. Dishwashers can be disposed of for the standard waste rate. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units, other appliances that contain refrigerant, will have a $25.00 fee per unit. If the refrigerant has been removed, for the fee to be waived customer will have to present a Certificate of Destruction.
Small appliances such as microwaves, toasters, and other small kitchen appliances, can be disposed of for a standard trash rate.
Small appliances such as microwaves, toasters, and other small kitchen appliances, can be disposed of for a standard trash rate.
Household Hazardous Waste
We do NOT take motor oil. You can try Walmart, an Auto Parts Store or TSC.
If you are NOT a Leavenworth County Resident, we cannot accept your paint or chemicals. You can contact your city or County to see about disposal.
If you ARE a Leavenworth County Resident (and NOT a business - see below), we can take your paint and chemicals.
If you are NOT a Leavenworth County Resident, we cannot accept your paint or chemicals. You can contact your city or County to see about disposal.
If you ARE a Leavenworth County Resident (and NOT a business - see below), we can take your paint and chemicals.
- If you have more than 10 liquid gallons, please call for an appointment - 913-727-2858 to set up a time to come in. Our appointments are set up Wednesday thru Friday between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- If you have 10 liquid gallons or less, you can bring them any time we're open. You will still drive onto the scale to notify Inbound scale operator what type of hazardous waste you have, present an ID, and will then be guided to the designated drop-off area.
- Make sure all lids are on tight and not leaking.
- All containers must be labeled/marked with contents.
- You must be from Leavenworth County
- You must submit a Business Hazardous Waste Application and get approval.
- Once approved, you must call 913-727-2858 and set up a time to bring your paint or chemicals in. Our appointments are set up Wednesday thru Friday between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- There is a fee for business disposal of Hazardous Waste, as listed on the application.
- Make sure all lids are on tight and not leaking.
- All containers must be labeled/marked with contents.
Leavenworth County businesses will need to fill out a Business HHW application. If approved, you will need to call and/or email to set up an appointment to drop-off hazardous materials. (Available appointments are on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 9am to 3pm) You can either pick up an application from the Inbound scale operator here at the Transfer Station, or you may fill it out online and email it to either tsaldivar@leavenworthcounty.gov and/or hblacketer@leavenworthcounty.gov. Hazardous Waste Application
We CANNOT take hazardous waste from out-of-county businesses.
We CANNOT take hazardous waste from out-of-county businesses.
