Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Phone (785) 826-7395
The mission of the Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill is to provide refuse disposal and diversion of select materials for the citizens of Saline County in a safe and effective manner according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations.
To accomplish these objectives, the Landfill has 9 authorized full-time employees and 2 part-time employees. The Landfill Superintendent and Landfill Supervisor maintain Manager of Landfill Operations certification.
KDHE Public Meeting – Salina Landfill Permit Modification
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) held a public meeting regarding a proposed modification to Salina’s landfill permit allowing more refuse to be disposed on site. The meeting was Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the Salina Municipal Airport. For further information, please click on the above link.
General Information
The Landfill occupies a full section (640 acres), 280 of which are permitted by the KDHE for refuse disposal. The Landfill receives approximately 95,000 tons of refuse per year and has a life expectancy of 87.5 years. About 24,000 tons per year come from Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson and Ottawa Counties through interlocal disposal agreements.
Landfill Do’s and Don’ts
Location and Hours of Operation
The Landfill is located 3.5 miles west of I-135 at 4292 S. Burma Road. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The facility closes at 2 p.m. on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve. The facility is closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Directions to Landfill - Aerial Photo
Guidelines
In accordance with Municipal Code, Chapter 34, Article III (2): “Vehicles shall be provided with a means of covering the refuse to be hauled and of keeping such refuse securely within the hauling body.”
Landfill Litter Brochure
Fees
Disposal fees are based on the type and weight of materials brought to the Landfill. Currently, the tipping fee for refuse is $30.50 per ton. There are separate fees for other materials such as tires, dirt, rock, concrete, asbestos, contaminated soil, etc. Please call (785) 826-7395 for specific rates not listed.
Yard Waste Site
The Landfill operates a yard waste disposal site for Saline County residents to bring their yard waste free of charge. Commercial haulers of yard waste will pay 50% of the current tipping fee, which at this time is $15.25 per ton. Residential or commercial customers with loads of yard waste mixed with refuse will pay $30.50 per ton.
Acceptable Materials: limbs, brush, logs, stumps
Unacceptable Materials: sod, dirt, rock, animal waste, lumber, food waste, refuse, grass, and leaves
Saline County residents may load their own firewood and wood chips free of charge. However, customers may not use power equipment/tools such as chain saws, log splitters, etc.
Waste Tires
The Landfill charges a fee per tire for disposal. When bringing tires to the Landfill, customers should separate them from regular refuse. The tires will be stored on site and collected by a tire recycler.
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Current Fees per Tire:*
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Unmounted
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Mounted on Rim
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Car (under 16”)
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$1.65
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$7.00
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Truck (over 16” – 11 x 24.5”)
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$4.00
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$8.10
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Equipment (under 18.4”)
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$16.10
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$21.50
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| Equipment (18.4" or above) |
$21.50
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$27.00
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*Fees are subject to change per City Commission Action.
For other sizes, please call (785) 826-7395 for fees.
Scrap Metal Recycling
Scrap metal, such as washers, dryers, hot water heaters, etc. are collected for recycling at the Landfill. Customers should separate their scrap metal from regular refuse. Customers must provide Freon removal certification for items such as refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, dehumidifiers, etc. Listed below are local entities that remove Freon:
Barnhill Appliance Repair Service
802 N. Santa Fe
Contact: Noah or Norma Barnhill, (785) 825-0763
Bonilla’s Used Appliances, Sales and Service
329 N. 12th
Contact: (785) 827-6702
Salina Iron & Metal
312 N. 5th Street
Contact: (785) 825-9021
Steve’s Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning
612 N. 11th
Contact: (785) 823-6820
Suburban Service Center
D/B/A Appliance Center
213 S. Broadway Blvd.
Contact: (785) 825-6703
The Landfill will accept items that previously contained Freon if accompanied with its removal certification. The disposal fee is $30.50 per ton.
If citizens have any questions regarding the Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, they should call (785) 826-7395 for assistance. |