Public Services Department
1407 W. Madison Ave.
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-4460
Sanitation Division
Residential Trash Service
- Weekly pickup at curb or alley
 - $22.73/month (includes 1 polycart)
 - Extra polycart: $11.36/month
 - Smaller polycarts available
 - Billing handled by Finance: 620-441-4401
 - For service arrangements: 620-441-4460
 
Commercial Trash Service
- Call for pricing: 620-441-4460
 
Holiday Schedule
No collection on City-observed holidays:
- New Year’s Day
 - MLK Jr. Day
 - Presidents’ Day
 - Memorial Day
 - Independence Day
 - Labor Day
 - Veterans Day
 - Thanksgiving & Friday after
 - Christmas & Day after (floating holiday)
 
Collection Guidelines
- Place polycart out by 6:00 AM on pickup day
 - All trash must be bagged and placed in polycart
 - No construction debris or unauthorized containers
 - Limit outside trash to 1–2 bags; extra loads start at $30.81
 - Keep lid closed, don’t overfill
 - Store cart on private property
 
Polycart Info
- Remains property of the City
 - City covers normal repairs
 - Customer is responsible for damage from neglect/abuse
 - Report theft/vandalism to Police, then call Public Services (620-441-4444)
 - Keep clean with soap & water
 
Yard Waste
- Sanitation Dept. does not collect bagged leaves/branches
 - Free disposal at F Street Limb & Compost Site
 - Hours: Monday –Thursday 8 AM–1 PM; Saturday 8 AM–4 PM
 
Special Pickups
Large items (appliances w/out Freon, furniture, etc.)
- Minimum fee: $30.81 per call
 - Must place items at pickup location before calling
 - Contractors must dispose of construction debris themselves
 - Call 620-441-4460
 
Rental Dumpsters
- 4-yard dumpster: $45 setup + $45 per dump/return (3-day rental, +$5/day after)
 - 16-yard dump trailer: $125 setup + $125 per dump/return (3-day rental)
 - Request through Finance Office: 620-441-4401