Wichita Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set out automated wheeled carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Position carts with handles toward the house and at least 3 feet from parked cars and obstructions.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Set out automated wheeled carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Position carts with handles toward the house and at least 3 feet from parked cars and obstructions. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulky item collection is available by contacting your permitted hauler to arrange pickup. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Curbside yard waste subscription is offered by permitted haulers from spring through autumn. Branches must be tied in bundles under 4 feet and 50 pounds. |
Trash container requirements
- Use official hauler-provided rollout containers for household refuse
- Keep lids fully closed to prevent windblown trash and animal access
- Maintain 3 feet of clearance around containers at the curbside
- Store containers in your garage or backyard between service days
Wichita recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Corrugated cardboard and clean paperboard boxes (flattened)
- Office paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and mail
- Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7, rinsed clean)
- Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans
- Glass bottles and food jars (rinsed clean)
Prohibited items
- Plastic grocery bags and shrink wrap (do not bag recyclables)
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging and peanuts
- Hazardous household chemicals, automotive oil, and paint
- Consumer electronics, wires, and rechargeable batteries
- Food waste and yard trimmings
Wichita bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky item collection is available by contacting your permitted hauler to arrange pickup. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (316) 268-8351 |
Wichita holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Wichita, KS
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Wichita / Permitted Private Haulers · private subscription
Phone: (316) 268-8351
455 N Main StWichita, KS 67202
These collection rules cover Zone Permitted Hauler Residential Routes (Mon-Fri).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Wichita, KS?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out automated wheeled carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Position carts with handles toward the house and at least 3 feet from parked cars and obstructions.. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Residential Routes (Mon-Fri).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Wichita?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Residential Routes (Mon-Fri).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Wichita?
Bulky item collection is available by contacting your permitted hauler to arrange pickup. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (316) 268-8351 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Residential Routes (Mon-Fri).
What items are accepted for recycling in Wichita?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard and clean paperboard boxes (flattened), Office paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and mail, Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7, rinsed clean), Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans, Glass bottles and food jars (rinsed clean). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags and shrink wrap (do not bag recyclables), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging and peanuts, Hazardous household chemicals, automotive oil, and paint, Consumer electronics, wires, and rechargeable batteries, Food waste and yard trimmings. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Residential Routes (Mon-Fri).