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The City of Prairie Village has contracted
with Deffenbaugh Disposal
Service to provide weekly curbside collection of solid waste,
recyclable materials, and yard waste for most residential properties
in the City. In some areas, homes associations provide this service.
Read more information on questions about:
For a list of recycling links, visit the Mid-America
Regional Council, Solid Waste Management District website.
Download this Information
You can download all this information in our Guide
to Prairie Village Solid Waste Management Program (34kb)
Solid Waste/Recycling Pickup Schedule
You can use the map to identify
the collection day for your home.
Trash
Holidays
Should one of these holidays fall on or before your normal pickup
day, your solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste will be collected
one day later that week.
Holidays that trash will not be picked up on include: New Year's
Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Solid
Waste Management Q & A
When is my pickup day?
Solid waste, recyclable, and yard waste collection is made once
per week. Use the Pickup Schedule
Map to identify the collection day for your home.
When can I set my trash out for collection?
Solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste should be set out no later
than 7:30 am on your regular pickup day. The hauler cannot collect
on arterial streets before 9:00 am or between 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
on weekdays.
Where should I set my trash for collection?
Trash cans, trash bags, recycling bins, etc. must be placed within
10 feet of the curb. Please do not block sidewalks or place containers
in the street.
How much can I put out?
There is no limit of the amount of trash, recyclables or yard waste
you may leave for the collector to pick up as long as it is properly
prepared.
What should I put my trash in?
Solid waste containers must not exceed 35 gallons in size and 65
pounds weight. It is recommended that lids be placed on containers.
Disposable plastic and paper bags are also acceptable.
Yard
Waste
If I don't have time to separate my trash, can I throw it
all away in the same bag?
Yard waste should be separated from your normal household trash.
Please place yard waste and recyclables on one side of your driveway
and household trash on the other side.
Are paper bags required for compost?
You may put your yard waste in plastic bags, but plastic bags cannot
go into the compost site. We suggest you use biodegradable paper
bags for yard waste. These may be purchased at local hardware stores.
How do I prepare branches and tree limbs for collection?
Bundles of brush or branches must be securely tied. Tree limbs less
than four inches in diameter and brush should be securely tied in
bundles (not larger than 48 inches long and 18 inches in diameter
when not placed in storage containers.)
Note: Tree limbs or branches more
than four inches in diameter will not be collected.
Special
Pickup
What do I do if I have large items?
If a special pickup is required for large items, contact a hauler
directly. They may require an additional charge for this service.
If residents leave unsuitable items for pickup, the contractor will
notify the resident by a tag system that special pickup is required.
What about paint, motor oil, and other hazardous waste?
Contact the Johnson County Environmental Department at 913-715-6900.
The hazardous waste site is opened on an appointment-only basis.
For more information about Johnson County's household Hazardous
waste program, visit the Johnson
County Environmental Department online.
Problems
With Collection
The hauler just missed my house. What should I do?
Contact City Hall at 913-381-6464. Someone will be happy to take
your information and follow-up with the hauler to find out why there
is a problem. The hauler should be back to collect missed trash,
recyclables, or yard waste within 24 hours of your call.
What if a collector takes my bin?
Replacement bins are available at City Hall.
What do I do if the hauler makes a mess in the street?
Call City Hall at 913-381-6464. The problem will be reported to
the hauler. The hauler must clean up the spill within 24 hours.
Disability
Accommodation
If you are disabled, live alone and can't get your trash to the
curb for collection, contact City Hall at 913-381-6464 to determine
if you qualify for a disability accommodation.
You can also download this information in our Guide
to Prairie Village Solid Waste Management Program (34kb)
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