Ellis County Landfill (Hays) — Hours & Fees

Hays and the rest of Ellis County use the Ellis County Landfill at 1515 W. 55th Street, north of I-70. It's open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., or 8 a.m. to noon from November through February.

Household trash is $90 a ton with a $10 minimum for 220 pounds or less, and construction debris is $50 a ton. Cover your load: an unsecured or leaking load pays 50% more.

Disposal sites in Ellis County

Ellis County Landfill

Transfer station & C&D

Ellis County Environmental Services

1515 W. 55th St., Hays, KS 67601 Directions

📞 (785) 628-9460

Hours
Mon–Fri	8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday (Mar–Oct)	8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday (Nov–Feb)	8:00 a.m. – noon
Sunday	Closed

Fees

Household trash: $90 a ton, $10 minimum (220 lbs or less)
Construction and demolition: $50 a ton, $10 minimum (400 lbs or less)
Tires: $300 a ton (15 cents a pound), $10 minimum for up to 2 car tires without rims
Metal and appliances without Freon: $10 a ton, $10 minimum
Appliances with Freon: $30 each untagged, $12 tagged
Unsecured or leaking load: 50% more
Load assist with county equipment: $20

Accepts: Household trash, food and yard waste, furniture, carpet, cardboard, paper, plastic, mirrors, vinyl siding, fluorescent bulbs, CRT TVs and monitors; construction debris (brick, concrete, drywall, wood, roofing, plumbing fixtures)

No dumping in the last 15 minutes before closing (after 4:45 p.m. on weekdays). Non-friable asbestos only by arrangement in advance, wet and covered.

North of I-70: from US 183, 1 mile north and 1 mile west.

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What it costs (since Jan. 1, 2026)

Item	Price
Household trash (municipal waste)	$90 a ton ($10 minimum, 220 lbs or less)
Construction and demolition	$50 a ton ($10 minimum, 400 lbs or less)
Tires	$300 a ton (15 cents a pound), $10 minimum
Metal and appliances without Freon	$10 a ton ($10 minimum)
Appliance with Freon, untagged	$30
Appliance with Freon, tagged (Freon removed)	$12
Unsecured, dripping or leaking load	50% more
Load assist with county equipment	$20

Sort before you go: household trash and construction debris go to separate areas, and the county posts what belongs in each.

Every Kansas rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Kansas.

Hours and holidays

Weekday hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. all year, with no dumping after 4:45 p.m. From October 1, 2026, Saturdays are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; from November 1 through the last Saturday in February, Saturdays are 8 a.m. to noon. Dumping stops 15 minutes before closing.

For the rest of 2026 the landfill is closed on Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving and the day after (November 26 and 27), and December 24 and 25, then New Year's Day.

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Common questions

What are the Ellis County landfill hours?

Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (no dumping after 4:45). Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., or 8 a.m. to noon from November 1 through the last Saturday in February. Closed Sundays.

How much does the Ellis County landfill charge?

Household trash is $90 a ton with a $10 minimum for 220 pounds or less. Construction debris is $50 a ton, tires $300 a ton, and Freon appliances $30 each, or $12 with a tag. Unsecured loads pay 50% more.

Does the Ellis County landfill take tires?

Yes, at $300 a ton (15 cents a pound), with a $10 minimum that covers up to two car tires without rims.

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