Wichita Trash Pickup Schedule, Recycling & Bulk 2026

Find your Wichita trash hauler, understand the competitive collection system, recycling rules, Brooks Landfill, and Sedgwick County hazardous waste drop-off.

City of Wichita · Public Works & Utilities · Sedgwick County Environmental Resources · Updated April 2026

⭐ How Wichita Collection Works

How to Find Your Wichita Trash Pickup Day

Wichita uses a competitive private hauler system — the City does not collect residential trash directly. You choose your own permitted waste hauler. Your pickup day, schedule, and pricing depend on which hauler you select.

👈 Select your hauler above to see general guidance for your collection service.

⚠ Your exact day depends on your hauler and address. Contact your hauler directly for your specific pickup day, recycling week, and holiday schedule.  See all permitted haulers ↓

At a Glance

Wichita Waste Collection — Quick Facts

Wichita operates a competitive free-market solid waste system. The City does not collect residential trash — instead, residents choose from a list of City-permitted private haulers. All permitted haulers are required by City ordinance (enacted 2012) to offer single-stream curbside recycling and a smaller cart size option. Your pickup day, recycling schedule, pricing, and holiday policy depend on which hauler you choose.

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Garbage
Weekly (typical)
Private hauler, your choice
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Recycling
Weekly or biweekly
Required by hauler, single-stream
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Bulk Items
Varies by hauler
Ask hauler or self-haul
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HHW Facility
Tue–Fri 9a–5p, Sat 9a–3p
801 Stillwell, free for residents
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Brooks Landfill
Mon–Sat (seasonal hours)
4100 N West St, fees apply
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Set-Out Time
Typically by 7:00 a.m.
Confirm with your hauler
⚠ Wichita has NO city-provided residential trash collection. All residential waste collection is handled by private, City-permitted haulers. You must choose your own hauler and set up service directly with them. The City’s role is to regulate, permit, and require that all haulers offer recycling. If you have no hauler, you have no service.
🔗 Related Guide Want to understand how trash collection works across the US? Read: How Trash Collection Works in the US (Schedules, Times & Rules)
How the System Works

How Wichita’s Competitive Trash System Works

Unlike most large US cities where the municipality collects trash, Wichita operates a free-market model established by City ordinance in 2012. Residents and property owners select any City-permitted hauler, negotiate their own service agreement, and pay the hauler directly. The City maintains the list of permitted haulers and enforces minimum service standards, but does not set your pickup day or bill you for service.

📝 What the City Requires All Haulers to Offer

  • Single-stream curbside recycling as an available service option — all permitted haulers must offer it
  • A smaller cart size option at a lower rate (for residents who generate less waste)
  • A valid City permit decal displayed on both sides of every collection truck

If a permitted hauler refuses to offer you single-stream recycling or a smaller cart, contact the City’s Environmental Health Division at 316-268-8351.

🚚 Getting Started — How to Set Up Trash Service

  1. Visit wichita.gov/700/Solid-Waste-Recycling-Program to find the current list of all permitted residential and commercial haulers in Wichita.
  2. Contact multiple haulers, compare rates, cart size options, recycling availability, and pickup days for your address.
  3. Sign up directly with your chosen hauler. They will deliver your cart(s) and establish your pickup day.
  4. Look for the City of Wichita permit decal on both sides of the truck to confirm your hauler is licensed. If no decal is visible, contact Environmental Health at 316-268-8351.
💡 Compare rates using the City’s quarterly survey data. The City of Wichita publishes resident-submitted quarterly trash rate data in Excel and PDF formats at wichita.gov/solid-waste. Use this to benchmark what others are paying and negotiate with haulers.
🔗 Related Guide New to the US waste system or unsure what goes in each bin? See: Trash and Recycling Guide in the US (Rules, Pickup & Recycling Explained 2026)
Permitted Haulers

Wichita Permitted Trash Haulers — Who to Contact

The following are among the most widely used permitted haulers in Wichita. This list is not exhaustive — the City maintains the full, current list of all permitted haulers at wichita.gov/solid-waste. The City does not endorse or recommend any specific hauler. Always confirm service availability, pickup day, and recycling options for your specific address directly with the hauler.

🚚 Waste Management (WM)

📞 1-800-796-9696

One of the largest haulers in the Wichita area. Offers curbside trash and single-stream recycling. Check availability at your address online at wm.com.

🚚 Waste Connections

📞 316-941-4320

Serves a large portion of Wichita. Also operates transfer stations at 4300 W 37th St N and 5550 W 55th St S for self-haul drop-off.

🚚 Allen & Sons Waste Services

📞 316-558-8050

Local hauler serving Wichita and surrounding areas. Contact for service availability and rates at your address.

🚚 Other Permitted Haulers

Additional permitted haulers include Eagle Trash Service, Ballinger Trash Service, Chadwick’s Trash Service, ICT Trash Service, and others.

Full current list: wichita.gov/solid-waste

⏰ General Set-Out Guidelines (Confirm with Your Hauler)

  • Place carts at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day (some haulers require earlier).
  • Handles facing toward your property; lids fully closed.
  • At least 3 feet of clearance around carts from vehicles, mailboxes, utility poles, and other obstacles.
  • Do not overfill carts — lids should close completely.
  • Remove carts from the curb promptly after collection.
⚠ Always verify decal on the truck. A City of Wichita permit decal must be displayed on both sides of every permitted waste hauler’s truck. If your hauler’s truck does not have a decal, or if they refuse to offer you recycling, contact Environmental Health at 316-268-8351.
Holiday Schedule

Wichita Holiday Trash Collection Schedule 2026

Because Wichita uses private haulers, holiday schedules vary by hauler. There is no single city-wide holiday policy. Most major haulers observe the same federal holidays and typically delay pickup by one day for the remainder of the week when a holiday falls on a weekday. Always contact your hauler directly for their specific 2026 holiday schedule, or check their website or app for updates.

Holiday2026 DateTypical ImpactNotes
New Year’s DayThu, Jan 1Likely DelayedMost haulers delay Thu → Fri; Fri → Sat. Confirm with your hauler.
MLK DayMon, Jan 19Often NormalSome haulers work; others delay. Check with your hauler.
Presidents’ DayMon, Feb 16Typically NormalMost private haulers collect as scheduled.
Memorial DayMon, May 25Often DelayedMany haulers observe with a 1-day delay. Verify with your hauler.
Independence DaySat, Jul 4NormalFalls on Saturday — no weekday impact for most routes.
Labor DayMon, Sep 7Often DelayedMany haulers observe with a 1-day delay. Verify with your hauler.
Veterans DayWed, Nov 11Typically NormalMost private haulers collect as scheduled.
Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26Likely DelayedMost haulers delay Thu → Fri; Fri → Sat. Confirm with your hauler.
Christmas DayFri, Dec 25Likely DelayedMost haulers delay Fri → Sat. Mon–Thu typically normal. Confirm.
💡 Contact your hauler directly for their exact 2026 holiday schedule. WM customers: check wm.com or call 1-800-796-9696. Waste Connections customers: call 316-941-4320. Most national haulers also send email or text alerts before holidays. Sign up for notifications through your hauler’s account portal.
🔗 Related Guide Holiday delays confuse millions of US residents every year. For a national overview: Holiday Trash Pickup in the US (Schedule Changes & Delays Explained)
Recycling

Wichita Recycling — What Goes in the Cart

All City-permitted haulers are required to offer single-stream curbside recycling. All recyclables go together in one cart — no sorting required. Recycling is typically collected weekly, on the same day as trash, though some haulers may collect biweekly — confirm with yours. The Wichita MRF (Material Recovery Facility), operated by Waste Connections, processes recyclables from local haulers. Do not put plastic bags in curbside recycling bins.

✅ Accepted in the Recycling Cart

  • Paper: newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, catalogs, phone books
  • Cardboard — flatten boxes before placing in cart
  • Chipboard: cereal boxes, shoe boxes, soda packaging (flatten)
  • Paperboard cans: chip cans, mixed nut containers, biscuit cans
  • Aluminum, tin, and steel cans (rinsed)
  • Glass bottles and jars (rinsed) — accepted curbside in Wichita
  • Plastic containers: milk jugs, water/soda bottles, detergent bottles, butter and yogurt containers, prescription bottles — plastics #1–#7
  • Lids can be left on containers; no need to wash (just rinse)
  • Greasy pizza boxes can be recycled (remove large food chunks)

🚫 Never in the Recycling Cart

  • Plastic bags or film → grocery store drop-off (Kroger, Walmart, etc.)
  • Styrofoam / polystyrene (clean Styrofoam blocks: Foam Fabricators drop-off)
  • Food waste or heavily soiled items
  • Yard waste → self-haul or hauler service
  • Electronics → PRo Kansas, Wichita Material Recovery, or Starkey Inc.
  • Batteries → Sedgwick County HHW or retail drop-off
  • Hazardous materials → Sedgwick County HHW Facility
  • Tanglers: hoses, cords, wire hangers, clothing
💡 PRo Kansas Recycling — free community drop-off for hard-to-recycle items. PRo Kansas Recycling (725 E. Clark, Wichita) is a non-profit that accepts a wide variety of recyclables as a free community service — including items not accepted curbside. Open to residents and community groups. Call 316-269-1359 for current hours and accepted materials.
🔗 Related Guide Learn what the most common recycling mistakes are and how to avoid them nationwide: How to Recycle Properly in the US (Rules, Bins & Common Mistakes)
Bulk & Large Item Disposal

Bulk & Large Item Disposal Options in Wichita

Because Wichita uses private haulers, there is no single city-wide bulk item pickup program. Your options depend on your hauler’s policies and local self-haul facilities. Most haulers can accommodate large item pickup — some include it in monthly service, others charge extra per item.

📦 Option 1 — Contact Your Hauler

  • Many Wichita haulers offer large item or bulk pickup as part of service or for an additional fee.
  • Contact your hauler directly to ask about bulk item pickup: what they accept, how to schedule, and any fees.
  • WM customers: call 1-800-796-9696 or log in at wm.com. Waste Connections customers: call 316-941-4320.

🚚 Option 2 — Self-Haul to Brooks Landfill or Transfer Stations

  • Brooks Landfill (4100 N. West St., Wichita • 316-350-3225): Accepts solid waste, construction debris, yard waste, tree debris. Seasonal hours: Summer (Mar–Oct) Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; Winter (Nov–Feb) Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–noon. Fees by weight. Appliances with freon: $50/unit. Mattresses: $20 each.
  • Waste Connections Transfer Station – North (4300 W. 37th St. N • 316-941-4320): Accepts solid waste. Appliance fee with freon. Passenger car tires: $8.25 each.
  • Waste Connections Transfer Station – South (5550 W. 55th St. S • 316-252-3726): Accepts solid waste and appliances (fee for freon). Tires accepted.

♿ Option 3 — Scrap Metal & Appliance Recyclers

Several local scrap metal dealers accept appliances and metals, some paying by the pound. Note: most cannot accept items containing freon (refrigerators, freezers, AC units).

  • Wichita Material Recovery • 624 E. Morris • 303-9303 • Pays by pound; no freon items, no monitors/TVs
  • Wichita Iron and Metals Corp. • 922 Merton • 267-3291 • No freon items
  • Allmetal Recycling • 800 E. 21st St., 2829 N. Emporia, 800 St. Francis • 262-1475 • Multiple locations
  • Scrap Management Industries • 850 E. 45th St. N, Park City • 832-1198
🔗 Related Guide Bulky pickup rules vary widely across the US. For a full national comparison: Bulk Trash Pickup in the US (Rules, Scheduling & What’s Accepted)
HHW & Special Disposal

Sedgwick County HHW Facility & Special Disposal Resources

Sedgwick County (not the City of Wichita) operates the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. It is free for all Sedgwick County residents. The facility also features a “swap and shop” where residents can pick up still-usable items like paint and yard chemicals — free with a valid ID, once per month.

🚩 Sedgwick County HHW Facility

801 Stillwell St, Wichita, KS 67213

South of Kellogg off Seneca (corner of Osage & Stillwell)

Phone: 316-660-7458

Tue–Fri: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. • Sat: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Closed Sundays, Mondays, and County holidays. Free for all Sedgwick County residents.

🚩 Brooks Landfill (City of Wichita)

4100 N. West St, Wichita, KS 67204

Phone: 316-350-3225

Summer (Mar–Oct): Mon–Fri 7:30a–5p, Sat 8a–2p

Winter (Nov–Feb): Mon–Fri 7:30a–4:30p, Sat 8a–noon

Fees by weight. Yard waste, tree debris, C&D debris, appliances. Closed Sundays & City holidays (MLK Day, Memorial Day, etc.).

♿ E-Waste Recycling

PRo Kansas Recycling • 725 E. Clark • 316-269-1359 • Large variety of electronics and other recyclables; free community service.

Wichita Material Recovery • 624 E. Morris • 303-9303 • Computers & hardware; no monitors or TVs.

American E-Waste Recyclers • 716 S. Washington • 871-9858

♿ Medication Disposal

Unwanted medications: free MedSafe kiosks at CVS (10405 W 13th St) and multiple Walgreens locations (3333 E Central, 555 N Maize Rd, 3150 S Seneca St, and more).

Sedgwick County HHW accepts old medications (no controlled substances, no ID check required).

✅ Accepted at Sedgwick County HHW (Free)

  • Paint (all types) & aerosols
  • Batteries (all types including rechargeable)
  • Used motor oil, antifreeze, automotive fluids
  • Gasoline and kerosene
  • Pesticides, herbicides, garden chemicals
  • Household cleaners and solvents
  • Fluorescent bulbs and mercury thermometers
  • Propane cylinders
  • Old/unwanted medications (no controlled substances)

🚫 Not Accepted at HHW Facility

  • Controlled substances → pharmacy or police drop-off
  • Commercial or business hazardous waste
  • Radioactive materials
  • Explosives or ammunition
  • Regular household trash
🌈 Free “Swap & Shop” at the HHW Facility. Sedgwick County residents can pick up usable paint, yard chemicals, and other items that others have dropped off for free — once per month with a valid ID. This makes the HHW Facility a great resource not just for disposal but for finding free supplies for home projects.
Missed Pickup

What to Do If Your Trash Wasn’t Collected in Wichita

  1. Confirm your pickup day and recycling schedule with your hauler directly. Because schedules vary by hauler and route, only your hauler can confirm your exact day.
  2. Check for a holiday. Contact your hauler to confirm their specific 2026 holiday schedule. Most major haulers delay pickup by one day when a holiday falls on a weekday.
  3. Verify cart placement: carts out by 7:00 a.m. (or your hauler’s required time), lids closed, handles facing your property, 3 feet of clearance around the cart.
  4. Contact your hauler directly to report the missed pickup. Use the phone number on your hauler’s website or your billing statement. Do not contact the City of Wichita — the City does not collect residential trash and cannot resolve service issues.
  5. If your hauler is unresponsive or does not resolve the issue, contact the City’s Environmental Health Division at 316-268-8351 to report a service concern with a permitted hauler.
⚠ Do NOT contact the City of Wichita to report a missed pickup. The City does not collect residential trash. All missed pickup reports must go directly to your private hauler. The City only intervenes if a hauler refuses to offer required services (recycling or smaller cart options) or is operating without a permit.
Local Tips

Wichita Trash & Recycling Tips Every Resident Should Know

🏠 New to Wichita or Just Moved In?

You must set up your own trash service. Visit wichita.gov/solid-waste for the current list of all permitted haulers. Call multiple haulers to compare rates — the City publishes quarterly self-reported rate survey data you can use to benchmark. All permitted haulers must offer single-stream recycling. For free hazardous waste disposal, the Sedgwick County HHW Facility at 801 Stillwell is open Tue–Fri 9a–5p, Sat 9a–3p.

🌞 Tornadoes & Severe Weather

Wichita is in Tornado Alley. After a major storm or tornado:

  • Contact your hauler for updates on service suspension or delays in affected areas.
  • Do not mix storm debris with regular trash — haulers may not accept large quantities of storm debris in regular carts.
  • For large volumes of storm debris (tree branches, damaged materials), self-haul to Brooks Landfill (4100 N. West St.) or contact your hauler for special pickup options.
  • Brooks Landfill accepts yard waste and tree debris by weight.

🚫 5 Common Mistakes Wichita Residents Make

  • Assuming the City of Wichita provides trash pickup — it does not; you must hire a private hauler
  • Using an unpermitted hauler — always check for the City permit decal on both sides of the truck
  • Putting plastic bags in the recycling cart — take them to grocery store drop-off bins instead
  • Not knowing the HHW Facility has a free “Swap & Shop” for paint and chemicals residents can take home
  • Contacting the City for a missed pickup — the City cannot help; call your private hauler directly
Contact & Resources

Wichita Trash & Recycling Contact Information

ContactDetails
City — Permitted Hauler Listwichita.gov/solid-waste — full list of current permitted haulers for Wichita
City — Environmental Health (Hauler Issues)📞 316-268-8351 — report haulers operating without permit or refusing to offer recycling
Waste Management (WM)📞 1-800-796-9696 • wm.com
Waste Connections📞 316-941-4320 • wasteconnections.com/wichita
Allen & Sons Waste Services📞 316-558-8050
Sedgwick County HHW Facility801 Stillwell St • 📞 316-660-7458 • Tue–Fri 9a–5p, Sat 9a–3p • Free for Sedgwick Co. residents • sedgwickcounty.org/HHW
Brooks Landfill (City of Wichita)4100 N. West St • 📞 316-350-3225 • Summer: Mon–Fri 7:30a–5p, Sat 8a–2p • Winter: Mon–Fri 7:30a–4:30p, Sat 8a–noon • Fees apply
PRo Kansas Recycling (E-Waste & More)725 E. Clark, Wichita • 📞 316-269-1359 • Free non-profit recycling center for a wide variety of materials
Sedgwick County Recycling Guidesedgwickcounty.org/recycling-guide — comprehensive guide to recycling all materials in Sedgwick County
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Wichita Trash Pickup

Your pickup day depends on which private hauler you have chosen and your specific address. Wichita does not have a city-wide trash collection schedule because the City does not collect residential trash. Contact your hauler directly for your specific pickup day. If you don’t have service, visit wichita.gov/solid-waste for the list of all permitted haulers to set up service.
No. The City of Wichita does not collect residential trash. Wichita uses a competitive free-market system where residents choose their own private, City-permitted waste hauler. The City’s role is to regulate, license, and ensure haulers meet minimum service standards — including offering single-stream recycling. You must contact a permitted hauler directly to set up service.
Visit wichita.gov/solid-waste for the full, current list of all permitted residential waste haulers in Wichita. Contact multiple haulers to compare rates, cart sizes, pickup days, and recycling options for your specific address. The City publishes quarterly self-reported rate survey data to help you benchmark pricing. Look for the City of Wichita permit decal on both sides of the truck to confirm a hauler is licensed.
Yes. All City-permitted haulers are required by City ordinance to offer single-stream curbside recycling as a service option. All recyclables go in one cart — no sorting required. If your hauler refuses to offer recycling or a smaller cart size, contact the City’s Environmental Health Division at 316-268-8351.
Single-stream recycling accepts: paper (newspapers, magazines, mail, office paper), flattened cardboard, chipboard/paperboard, aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic containers #1–#7 (milk jugs, water bottles, detergent bottles, yogurt containers, etc.). No plastic bags — take those to grocery store drop-offs. No Styrofoam in curbside carts. You don’t need to wash containers, just rinse them. Lids can stay on. Greasy pizza boxes are accepted (remove large food chunks).
Holiday schedules vary by private hauler. Most major haulers observe federal holidays and typically delay service by one day when a holiday falls on a weekday. New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are the most commonly observed. Contact your specific hauler for their 2026 holiday schedule. WM customers: visit wm.com or call 1-800-796-9696. Waste Connections: call 316-941-4320.
The Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 801 Stillwell St (316-660-7458) is free for all Sedgwick County residents. Open Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Accepts paint, batteries, motor oil, gasoline, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, propane, antifreeze, cleaning products, and medications (no controlled substances). The facility also has a free swap shop where residents can pick up usable paint and chemicals.
Contact your hauler to ask about large item pickup — policies and fees vary. For self-haul, take items to Brooks Landfill (4100 N. West St., 316-350-3225) or a Waste Connections Transfer Station (4300 W. 37th St. N or 5550 W. 55th St. S). Fees apply by weight. Appliances containing freon are charged an extra fee. Scrap metal dealers (Wichita Material Recovery, Wichita Iron and Metals, Allmetal Recycling) accept metals and may pay by the pound.
Contact your private hauler directly — the City of Wichita does not collect trash and cannot resolve missed pickup complaints. If your hauler is unresponsive or refuses to offer required services, then contact the City’s Environmental Health Division at 316-268-8351.
PRo Kansas Recycling (725 E. Clark, 316-269-1359) accepts a wide variety of electronics for free as a community non-profit service. Wichita Material Recovery (624 E. Morris, 303-9303) accepts computers and hardware but not monitors or TVs. American E-Waste Recyclers (716 S. Washington, 871-9858) also accepts electronics. Some Best Buy stores accept certain electronics. The Sedgwick County HHW Facility accepts some electronics — call ahead for specifics.
Official Resources

Official Wichita & Sedgwick County Waste Resources

Use the official City and County resources below to find permitted haulers, recycling information, HHW drop-off, and landfill details. Remember: the City of Wichita does not collect residential trash — all collection is through permitted private haulers.

🔍 Official Resources for Wichita Residents

The City and Sedgwick County maintain these official resources for waste and recycling information:

🔍 Find Permitted Haulers ♻ Sedgwick County Recycling Guide
Permitted Hauler List (City of Wichita)wichita.gov/solid-waste — full list of all currently permitted residential and commercial haulers
City Environmental Health (Hauler Problems)316-268-8351 — report haulers operating without permit or refusing required services
Sedgwick County Recycling Guidesedgwickcounty.org/recycling-guide — comprehensive guide to recycling all materials in Sedgwick County including drop-off locations
Sedgwick County HHW Facilitysedgwickcounty.org/HHW • 801 Stillwell St • 316-660-7458
Brooks Landfill (City of Wichita)wichita.gov/712/Brooks-Landfill • 4100 N. West St • 316-350-3225
Sedgwick County Environmental Resourcessedgwickcounty.org/environment • 316-660-7200 — all environmental programs and resources

You will leave this website when using any of the links above. The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County websites are the most accurate sources for waste and recycling information in the Wichita area.

Outside Wichita city limits in Sedgwick County? Cities near Wichita (Derby, Andover, Maize, Valley Center, Goddard, Mulvane, etc.) may have different trash collection arrangements. Contact your city directly. The Sedgwick County HHW Facility and Recycling Guide resources apply to all Sedgwick County residents.
Other Cities

Trash & Recycling Schedules for Other US Cities

Looking for waste collection information in another city? Here are cities we’ve already covered with full schedules, recycling rules, and bulk pickup guides:

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