Landfill
Foreman
Jerry Petersen – 620.221.4307
Address
23857 81st Road
Winfield, Kansas 67156
About the Landfill
The Transfer Station provides for safe disposal of solid waste. The Transfer Station will accept household hazardous waste, construction demolition waste, and tires.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am to 12:00pm
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE OF CLOSED DATES
Monday, January 17, 2022
Monday, February 21, 2022
Monday, May 20, 2022
Monday, July 4, 2022
Monday, September 5, 2022
Friday, November 11, 2022
Thursday, November 24, 2022 and Friday, November 25, 2022
Friday, December 23, 2022 and Monday, December 26, 2022
Transfer Station Rates*
| Waste | Cost |
|---|---|
| Covered Trash | $44.00 per ton for covered or secured loads |
| Construction & Demo Debris | $30.00 per ton for covered or secured loads |
| RR Ties, Tel Poles | $75.00 per ton for covered or secured loads |
| Tires – Passenger | $ 3.00 per tire |
| Tires – Passenger w/rim | $ 3.25 per tire |
| Tires – Truck | $ 9.00 per tire |
| Tires – Tractor | $15.00 per tire |
| White Goods | No charge |
| Household hazardous waste | No charge |
*Please note that unsecured or untarped loads will be charged double.
Recycling
Cowley County Landfill does not currently participate in a recycling program. The City of Ark City (620-441-4480 or 620-441-4460) and City of Winfield (620-221-5600) should be contacted directly for information regarding their recycling programs.
Hazardous Household Waste
Acceptable Waste
- Non-chlorinated, non-reactive flammable liquids
- Oil based paints
- Latex paints
- Used automotive oil
- Corrosive acids – solid or liquid
- Corrosive bases – solid or liquid
- Dioxin
- Flammables, pesticides, and chlorinated products
- Oxidizers
- Poisons
- Reactive solids
- Batteries
- Antifreeze
Non-Acceptable Waste
- EPA K-Listed, U-Listed, or P-Listed waste
- Municipal solid waste
- Ammunition and explosives
- Infectious waste
- Radioactive waste
Construction Demolition Waste
Acceptable Waste
Construction demolition waste is solid waste resulting from the construction, remodeling, repair, and demolition of structures, roads, sidewalks, and utilities; including but not limited to:
- Bricks, concrete, and other masonry materials
- Roofing materials
- Soil and Rock
- Wood and wood products
- Wall or floor coverings
- Plaster and drywall
- Plumbing fixtures
- Electrical wiring and electrical components containing no hazardous materials
- Non-asbestos insulation
- Small amounts of construction related packaging mixed with waste
- Furniture
- Appliances with no freon
- Asphalt pavement
Non-Acceptable Waste
If you leave these items you will be charged trash price.
Wastes that are not accepted in the Construction-Demolition Pit include:
- Caulking tubes (empty or full)
- Containers (empty or full)
- Aerosol cans
- Toys
- Clothes
- Lawn mowers
- Batteries
- Garbage (including drink containers and fast food trash)
- Appliances (containing freon)
- Tires (of any size)
- Friable asbestos
- Electrical equipment containing hazardous materials
- Drums or containers even through such wastes resulted from construction and demolition activities (Note: empty paint and oil cans, caulking tubes, or chemical containers of any sort are not acceptable)
