Trash Collection

Never miss a collection day again! Sign up for our mobile app to get reminders, service alerts, and updates about solid waste right to your phone.

The City of Lawrence Solid Waste Division provides reliable trash, recycling, and yard waste collection for both residential and commercial customers. Whether you’re managing a household or running a business, our team is here to help keep your property clean and our community sustainable.

Residential Trash Collection -

Tips for Residential Trash Pick-Up

  • The City of Lawrence begins residential collection service at 6 a.m. Please have all trash out by this time on your day of service. Trash is picked up once a week and should be placed within city-issued trash carts. Click here to download our mobile app and set up your service reminders.
  • To ensure proper collection, all refuse must be placed inside the container with the lid fully closed. Do not place trash bags or other items on top of the container, as this may prevent pickup.
  • Household sharps such as needles should be packaged in a puncture-proof container (detergent bottle, coffee can, etc.) with a secure taped lid for trash pick-up. Please label the container “Sharps”. Safe Sharps Disposal Information
  • Sawdust, cat litter, sweeping compounds, shredded paper, facial tissues, packaging materials, etc., all blow in the breeze when containers are emptied by the collectors. Please bag these items before putting them out for collection.
  • Please ensure that fireplace ashes are thoroughly cooled before bagging them for collection. It will take several days for a container of hot ashes to cool naturally.
  • Improper disposal of hazardous materials can cause pollution and endanger the health and safety of our Solid Waste employees. View more information on the Household Hazardous Waste facility.

Other Residential Collection Services

Commercial Trash Collection -

Commercial services are provided through a variety of service types, depending on the character and volume of the trash. Rear-load dumpster service is provided for smaller volume generators and in areas where access is restricted. Higher volume generators are served by either front-load or roll-off services. Front-load container sizes range from four to ten cubic yards. Front-load service is provided up to six times per week. Roll-off services are suitable for large quantity generators, compacted wastes, and construction materials.

Rates & Roll-Off Container Information -

Back to top