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Phillips County, Kansas
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Supervisor, LeRoy Godfrey
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Kansas Department of Health & Environment:
www.kdhe.state.ks.us

Mailing Address
Phone Numbers

195 W. Maple
Phillipsburg, KS
67661

(785) 543-6880

Service Charges / Related Links / Hours

Function of Department

  • To accept and dispose of all solid waste generated in Phillips County.
  • To insure and maintain compliance with all State and Federal regulations regarding solid waste
Mission Statement

To protect the environment, to encourage wisdom in the use of materials and chemicals in the home and business, and to promote region-wide cooperation in education and resource management

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Landfill Hours

Monday through Friday:
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for solid waste
8 a.m. to 4:30 for yard waste and construction/demolition waste

Saturday:
8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for solid waste
Closed Saturdays from the last Saturday in October until the last Saturday in March

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Landfill and Solid Waste Disposal Area Services Charges

All loads will be weighed.

Loads must be secured so that nothing escapes your vehicle. If load is not secured, you will be charged double the price of your load.

Code
Type of Vehicle
Rate per Load
SW-0
Automobiles & station wagons
$5.00
SW-1
1/2 ton - 3/4 ton pickups
$15.00
SW-2
1-ton & 2-ton trucks
$45.00
SW-3
Trucks over 2-tons
$60.00
SW-4
2-wheel trailers
$15.00
SW-5
4-wheel trailers
$45.00
SW-6
Packer trucks, 10 to 20 CY
$35.00 per ton
WG-0
White goods
$4.00 each
W-F
Household furniture
$4.00 each
CD-1
6 to 8 yard dump trucks (dirt)
$23.00 or
$23.00 per ton
CD-2
10 yards dump trucks and over (dirt)
$35.00 per ton
Tire & Limb Rates
Trees and limbs are not to be over 8 feet in length
Tree limbs under 3"
No charge--go to burn pit
Tree stumps over 3"
Charge accordingly (vehicle code) if not trimmed
Tree stumps over 8"
No charge if trimmed to fit landfill chipper
Trees and limbs over 8 feet in diameter
Charge according to vehicle code
Lawn service by the load $5.00 per ton
Tire Rates
Car & Pickup Tires $1.00 each
Car & Pickup Tires - With Rims $4.00 each
Truck Tires $5.00 each
Truck Tires - With Wheels $9.00 each
Rear Implement Tires $16.00 each
Heavy Equipment Tires $16.00 each
Scale fee of $1.00 for use of scales
Concrete is accepted by vehicle code

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State Regulations

No petroleum-based products such as vehicle oil or oil paints accepted except on special household hazardous waste pickup days (empty, dry containers will be accepted).

All aerosol containers must be empty.

Pesticide bottles must be rinsed, dry, and empty.

Absolutely no batteries, acid, or antifreeze chemicals accepted in the landfill.

Special waste must be accompanied by a disposal authorization issued by KDHE.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY will be announced by paper and radio

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