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