Riley County Transfer Station (Manhattan) — Hours & Fees
Manhattan and the rest of Riley County take their trash to the Riley County Transfer Station at 1881 Henton Road, open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It takes cards or a charge account only: no cash, no checks.
From October 1, 2026, trash costs $72 a ton with an $18 minimum, up from $64 and $16. Residential brush, grass, leaves, straw and hay go in free.
Residential brush, grass, leaves, straw and hay: free
Commercial brush $12 a ton ($6 minimum)
Appliance without proof the refrigerant was removed: $15 extra
Tires: $4.50 car or small truck, $9 medium, $18 large, $30 tractor or track; $5 more on a rim
Cards or a charge account only; no cash or checks
Closed Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, and at noon on Christmas Eve. A holiday that falls on Sunday closes it the next Monday.
Appliance without proof the refrigerant was removed
$15 extra
Tire, car or small truck
$4.50
Tire, medium (trucks, skid steers)
$9
Tire, large (semi, small tractor)
$18
Tire, tractor or rubber track
$30
Any tire on a rim
$5 more
Compost (to take home)
$25 a ton ($12.50 minimum)
County commissioners approved the increase in July 2026, the first since 2023, to cover rising operating costs and the loan for the station's tipping floor. The county's online rate schedule still showed the 2023 rates in October.
Riley County runs the Big Lakes Regional household hazardous waste program for 11 counties around Manhattan, including Geary, Pottawatomie and Dickinson. The permanent center is at 6245 Tuttle Creek Boulevard, and a mobile unit collects on the second Saturday of every month at 625 S. 10th Street in Manhattan. The center also has reuse shelves of usable products.
Find a disposal site near you
Enter your city or ZIP for the nearest sites across Kansas, then call ahead — hours and access rules vary a lot here.
Getting rid of something specific in Riley County?
Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Sundays and on Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, and closes at noon on Christmas Eve.
How much does the Riley County Transfer Station charge?
From October 1, 2026, trash is $72 a ton with an $18 minimum. Residential brush, grass and leaves are free. Car tires are $4.50, and appliances without proof the refrigerant was removed cost $15 extra.
Can I pay cash at the Riley County Transfer Station?
No. It takes credit cards and charge accounts only; cash and checks are not accepted.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Manhattan?
To the Riley County Household Hazardous Waste facility at 6245 Tuttle Creek Boulevard, or the mobile collection on the second Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to noon, at 625 S. 10th Street.
