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Trash Removal & Utilities

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1. IMPORTANT! Who do I call before I dig?

To ensure your safety, Call 1-800-DIG-SAFE 2 working days before you dig. For More Information...

2. How do I sign up for trash removal?

The City has a contract with Deffenbaugh Disposal for weekly curbside pick up of trash, recycling, and yard waste from single-family residences. You will not receive a bill, but a portion of your annual tax bill is dedicated to paying for this service under our Solid Waste Utility fee. Please remember that three separate trucks will visit your residence on trash days: one for recycling, another for trash, and a third for any yard waste you put out.

3. How do I find out what day my trash is picked up?

Click the following link for a map that shows trash pickup days, or contact Neighborhood Services at 913-676-8350. Trash Collection Info

4. Will the city be picking up my leaves?

No, the city’s street sweeper is not designed to pick up large piles of leaves. Burning leaves is not allowed in the city limits.

Deffenbaugh will pick up leaves with your regularly scheduled trash pick-up when properly bagged. You must purchase large paper yard waste bags (available at most area hardware and department stores) and use these to bag yard waste such as grass clippings and leaves. You may place up to 6 of these paper bags on the curb each week, however in October and November limit expands to 12 bags to accommodate falling leaves.

If you have yard waste in excess of the bag limit, you must buy a yard waste sticker for each extra bag to show Deffenbaugh that you've paid to have additional waste taken away. These stickers are $1.50 each and can be purchased during regular business hours at City Hall or the Sylvester Powell, Jr. Community Center.

5. Do I need a permit for a dumpster?

Yes, if you do not have an active building permit. Dumpster permits may be obtained thru Neighborhood Services at City Hall or by call (913) 676-8390. There is no charge for the permit however a dumpster may only remain on the property for 15 days, one time per year.

6. What if I have other trash questions?

Please review the general information page under the Neighborhood Services section (see link below.) If your question is still unanswered, please contact us at 913-676-8350 for more information. More...

7. When can I expect to see the street sweeper?

There is no set schedule, street sweeping is provided by our Public Works Department as time allows.

8. Who do I call for gas service?

Kansas Gas Service, 1-800-794-4780 http://www.oneok.com/

9. Who do I call for water service or to report a leak?

WaterOne: 913-895-1800 http://www.waterone.org/

10. Who do I call for electric service or downed power lines?

KCPL: 816-471-5275 http://www.kcpl.com/

11. Who do I call about sewer questions?

Johnson County Wastewater: 913-432-3820 http://www.jcw.org/

12. How do I report a problem with a street light or traffic signal?

Contact the city’s public works administration department at 913-676-8360.

13. Snow removal question?

Public Works' crews have adopted a priority route for snow removal. Major thoroughfares such as Nall, Johnson Drive & Lamar get first priority, residential streets that have hills are next with the remaining streets to follow. Snow removal map