Schedule a fun, educational lesson at your school! More information on outreach opportunities from the Solid Waste Division can be found at lawrenceks.gov/swm/outreach. NASA’s Recycle This EPA Recycle City EPA … Read More

  Did you know that Americans throw away, on average, 4.4 pounds of waste per day? That number only goes up when someone is gearing up for a move. Give … Read More

What can I recycle where? Select a materialAerosol CansAluminum CansAntifreezeAppliancesAudio/Video EquipmentAutomotive FluidsBatteries (Alkaline)Batteries (Button)Batteries (Rechargeable)BicyclesBooksBubble WrapBuilding MaterialsBusiness RecyclingCardboardCell Phone BatteriesCell PhonesClothing and AccessoriesCompact Fluorescent LampsComputers & PartsConstruction WasteCopier/ScannerElectronic MediaEyeglassesFire ExtinguishersFluorescent … Read More

General Considerations Refuse containers are serviced by large, heavy trucks. These trucks must be driven to the location of the container. The customer bears full responsibility for the privately-owned lot … Read More

Roll-off containers are ideal for commercial, industrial, and construction-demolition sites, and for peak volume generation events (such as move-in and move-out for residential complexes). The City of Lawrence has launched … Read More

Yard Waste Cart Purchase Request Form Residents who wish to purchase a yard waste cart may fill out the Yard Waste Cart Purchase Request form. Carts will be delivered to … Read More

Residential Trash Carts The City’s Solid Waste Division collects trash from residential customers on a weekly basis. In 2012 single-family residences received trash carts provided by the city. Exchange a … Read More

The City of Lawrence Municipal Services & Operations Department offers outreach and educational opportunities to all groups and can do onsite presentations, as well as tours of several different facilities. … Read More

An annual celebration in South Park featuring live music, yoga, local food vendors, environmental exhibits and children’s activities. Through exhibits, attendees are invited to learn about waste reduction, recycling, composting, alternative fuels and vehicles, energy conservation, land preservation, wildlife and habitat preservation, and more. 

The collection and disposal of garbage became a municipal service in 1946, and the City continues to provide exclusive trash service for residential and commercial customers, as well as curbside … Read More

Holiday Tree-Cycling Collection The City of Lawrence offers residents an opportunity to return their live-cut holiday trees to nature with the Tree-Cycling program, in which the trees are given a … Read More

The City of Lawrence operates a Compost Facility that is available to Lawrence residents to drop off yard waste and pick up compost and woodchips. A full list of load … Read More

Batteries, vaporizers, and electronics should NEVER be placed in blue recycling carts. Click here to find locations to recycle non-accepted items. Never miss a collection day again! Sign up for … Read More

All Household Hazardous Waste Facility operations are served by appointment-only.  Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility The City of Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts hazardous waste from Douglas … Read More

Never miss a collection day again! Sign up for our mobile app to get reminders, service alerts, and updates about solid waste right to your phone. The City of Lawrence … Read More

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Recycling & Hazardous Waste Residential Recycling Guide (PDF) Solid Waste Services Guide (PDF) Business and Industry Recycling Guide (PDF) Household Hazardous Waste Program (PDF) Business Hazardous Waste Program (PDF) Business … Read More

Curbside Collection of Yard Waste The City of Lawrence offers a year-round (as winter weather permits) weekly collection of yard waste for residential customers on the same day as the … Read More