Changes to the Waste Management Contract between the City and Deffenbaugh Industries will begin on May 3, 2010. Our new contract with Deffenbaugh Industries, Inc. is the result of long negotiations, thorough assessment of our solid waste, recycling, and composting needs, and pending changes in our regions regulations. The City understands several of the changes will require adjustments to current practices.

Prior to the implementation of the changes to the program, the City will host several informational sessions during which you will be able to ask questions; see the types of containers; and pick up free yard waste bags. Meetings are scheduled for 7-9 pm on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 and 1-3 pm on Saturday, March 27, 2010 in the multi-purpose room at City Hall.

Please note if your homes association currently provides trash services you should check with your association to see if any changes have been proposed to your service.

If you have questions or if you would like someone to speak at a Homes Association meeting regarding the proposed changes, please contact Dennis J. Enslinger at 913-385-4603.

View postcards sent by Deffenbaugh Industries to residents in Prairie Village: Postcard 1 and Postcard 2

Read more information on the changes:

Trash Yard Waste

Recycling Bulky Item Pickup

Frequently Asked Questions

Changes to Regular Trash Collection (Solid Waste)

Each household will be provided with one 65 gallon or 35 gallon trash cart. You will be able to choose the appropriate size for your needs. Register by April 2nd to receive a 35 gallon trash cart instead of a 65 gallon trash cart.
The trash carts will be delivered in April of 2010. These green containers with black lids can be wheeled to the curb on your collection day and stored in your garage or behind the front building line of your home.
Solid waste (regular trash) will be limited to what fits in the trash cart. Any excess can be set out in standard trash bags but will require overflow waste sticker at a cost of $1.25 per bag. Items must fit in a standard trash bag. Overflow waste stickers will be available at several locations.

Changes to Recycling Collection

Each household will be provided with one 65 gallon recycling cart.
The recycling carts will be delivered in April of 2010. These green containers with yellow lids can be wheeled to curb on your collection day and stored in your garage or behind the front building line of your home.
Recycling will continue to be unlimited. You may place your excess in your old recycling bin, or any other container labeled with the word "recycling" or the universal symbol for recycling.
The list of recyclable material will not be changing.

Changes to Yard Waste Collection (Compostable Materials)

Yard waste may be placed in a biodegradable paper bag or a 35 gallon or less rigid container. Standard bundles of 4 feet in length and less than 18 inches in circumference are also allowed.
You will be allowed 8 items (any combination of bags, containers, or bundles) during the months of January, February, May, June, July and December.
You will be allowed 12 items during the months of March, April, August, September, October and November.
Any excess can be set out in approved containers, bags, or bundles but will require an overflow waste sticker at a cost of $1.25 per item. Overflow waste stickers will be available at several locations.

Changes to Bulky Item Pickup

The City will still hold a City-wide annual Bulky Item Pickup in April. In 2010 it is scheduled for Saturday, April 24th.
You will also be allowed one bulky item each month. Monthly bulky items must be smaller items such as rugs, counter top appliances, or small furniture.
The following items are excluded from bulky item pickup: construction materials, automotive parts, tires, batteries, hazardous waste, etc.
If you have more than one bulky item you will still be able to schedule a bulky item pickup with Deffenbaugh for a separate fee.