Wichita Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. Bulky item collection is available by contacting your permitted hauler to arrange pickup. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Wichita
Follow the listed bulk rule: Bulky item collection is available by contacting your permitted hauler to arrange pickup. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances containing refrigerant such as refrigerators and air conditioners require scheduling for specialized CFC evacuation.
Local disposal alternatives in Sedgwick County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
801 Stillwell Ave, Wichita, KS 67213
County facility providing safe disposal for residential chemicals, paints, motor oil, batteries, and electronic scrap.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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).