Emporia / Lyon County Transfer Station — Hours & Fees

Emporia and Lyon County share a transfer station at 3100 W. South Avenue, three-quarters of a mile west of Prairie Street. It's open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Mixed trash is $10 for up to 320 pounds, or $63.96 a ton; construction debris is $34.75 a ton. Tree limbs and brush go in free, and the wood chips are free to take home.

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Emporia / Lyon County Transfer Station

Transfer station

City of Emporia

3100 W. South Ave., Emporia, KS 66801 Directions

📞 (620) 340-6360

Hours
Mon–Sat	8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday	1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fees

Mixed trash: $10 up to 320 lbs, or $63.96 a ton
Construction and demolition: $10 up to 580 lbs, or $34.75 a ton
Appliances with refrigerant: $40.33 minimum each
Tires (no rims): $4.44 up to 20 inches, $8.66 for 21 to 24.5 inches; larger tires must be split, $33 a ton
Tree limbs and brush: free; commercial tree services $13
Wood chips: free to the public

Waste from outside Lyon County is accepted only with written approval from the Solid Waste Manager.

Three-quarters of a mile west of Prairie Street on South Avenue. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and Christmas.

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Lyon County Hazardous Waste Department

Hazardous waste

Lyon County

3000 W. South Ave., Emporia, KS Directions

📞 (620) 340-6365

Hours
Mon–Fri	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sat & Sun	Closed

Fees

Waste oil: no fee
Old-style (tube) TVs: $10

Accepts: Antifreeze, batteries, brake and transmission fluid, waste oil, garden and pest-control products, household cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, oil-based and latex paint, stains, thinners, electronics

Won't take: Unlabeled containers, ammunition, asbestos, medical waste, PCBs, radioactive waste

Up to 80 lbs or 5 gallons of liquid per household visit unless you arrange more in advance.

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What it costs

Item	Price
Mixed trash	$10 up to 320 lbs, or $63.96 a ton
Construction and demolition	$10 up to 580 lbs, or $34.75 a ton
Appliance with refrigerant	$40.33 minimum each
Tire up to 20 inches (no rim)	$4.44
Tire 21 to 24.5 inches (no rim)	$8.66
Tire larger than 24.5 inches	Must be split: $33 a ton
Tree limbs and brush	Free
Commercial tree service	$13
Wood chips	Free

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

Household hazardous waste

The Lyon County Hazardous Waste Department next door, at 3000 W. South Avenue, takes automotive fluids, batteries, garden chemicals, cleaners, fluorescent bulbs and paint, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waste oil is free, and old tube TVs cost $10. Keep products in their labeled containers; unknown, unlabeled materials are refused. Businesses should call first.

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Common questions

What are the Emporia transfer station hours?

Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. It is closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and Christmas.

How much does the Emporia transfer station charge?

Mixed trash is $10 for up to 320 pounds or $63.96 a ton, and construction debris $10 for up to 580 pounds or $34.75 a ton. Brush is free. Refrigerant appliances are at least $40.33 each.

Can I use the Emporia transfer station if I live outside Lyon County?

Only with written approval from the city's Solid Waste Manager.

Where do I take paint and chemicals in Emporia?

To the Lyon County Hazardous Waste Department at 3000 W. South Avenue, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., up to 80 pounds or 5 gallons of liquid per visit.

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