What Leavenworth County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 12 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Leavenworth County Solid Waste transfer station, recycling center and HHW drop-off at 24967 136th St, Lansing, KS 66043 (Census place not checked; outside the cities in this group). Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m.; 913-727-2858. Trash open to anyone for a fee; HHW, tires and electronics are for Leavenworth County residents only (not Fort Leavenworth), with free HHW and resident electronics recycling.
The Transfer Station takes HHW from Leavenworth County residents as a free service (not Fort Leavenworth residents); over 20 liquid gallons needs an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
Couches, mattresses and box springs from individuals are accepted as municipal solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Municipal solid waste is $10.00 for 300 lbs and under, up to $68.00 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
Leavenworth County residents can recycle electronics such as computers, monitors and televisions free; non-residents pay the standard MSW fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
Stoves, washers, dryers and water heaters are taken free as metal; refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerant appliances are $25 each; microwaves go at the standard trash rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
Refrigerators, freezers and other appliances containing refrigerant are $25.00 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
Small appliances such as microwaves can be disposed of for a standard trash rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
Tires (county residents/businesses only): passenger off-rim $3, on-rim $7; free tire day on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for up to 10 off-rim passenger tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
Leavenworth County residents can bring up to 10 standard-size tires free on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (off the rims). Checked October 26, 2026.
Leavenworth County residents (not businesses) can bring paint and chemicals; non-residents cannot. Checked October 26, 2026.
Hazardous waste, tires and electronic waste are accepted only from Leavenworth County residents with ID and/or proof of address. Checked October 26, 2026.
The recycling center at the Transfer Station takes cardboard (no Styrofoam), paper, soft plastics, glass and cans from county residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling at the center is offered to county residents during Transfer Station hours; businesses may not use the recycling center. Checked October 26, 2026.