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Solid Waste
The Solid Waste Division of Public Works, funded entirely by user fees, is responsible for processing solid waste materials, which are then transferred to an out-of-county landfill, buried on site at the C & D landfill, or transferred to a recycling facility. A private contractor transfers the solid waste to a state permitted landfill on a daily basis.
Appliances are disposed of by a third party. Those with freon are separated and when the freon is properly evacuated, the appliances are transported for disposal. Vehicle batteries are separated and recycled. Brush / non-treated wood is separated and then burned in accordance with state regulations. Tires are separated and hauled to amonofill for recycling.
Bulk Items
Appliances are disposed of by a third party. Those with freon are separated and when the freon is properly evacuated, the appliances are transported for disposal. Vehicle batteries are separated and recycled. Brush / non-treated wood is separated and then burned in accordance with state regulations. Tires are separated and hauled to a
Duties & Responsibilities
- Administrates the solid waste contract with
private vendor - Provides assistance to Lake Region Resources Conservation and Development
- Acts as the county representative to KDHE
- Provides personnel for the intake of
transfer station and solid waste- All loads must be tarped or a $10 fee will be charged
- Transfer Station
- Household trash
- Solid Waste: Signs Post Dumping Areas
- Used tires additional fees
- Will not accept hazardous waste material and/or dead animals
- Freon Appliances additional fees
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Deffenbaugh Industries, Inc.
Contact At
327th St. and Hospital Dr.
Paola, KS 66071
P: (913) 745-1912
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. - Noon
Closed Major Holidays