What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
Call to confirmAppliance
AcceptedFridge or freezer
Extra feeElectronics
Call to confirmTire
Extra feeYard waste
AcceptedBrush and branches
AcceptedConstruction debris
Extra feeConstruction debris is billed by loading time; rock, dirt, concrete, brick and asphalt are not accepted.
Household hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
Yard waste over 20 cubic yards may cost extra. Limbs up to 15 ft long and 2 ft across.
Set-out rules
Within 8 ft of the curb by 7 a.m. on pickup day, not before 5 p.m. the day before. Keep away from utilities, poles and trees, and do not block sidewalks or gutters; put brush and limbs in a separate pile. Remove all food from refrigerators and freezers.
Fees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Loading time, pickups 1-4 per year | $30 per 15 minutes |
| Loading time, pickups 5-8 per year | $60 per 15 minutes |
| Loading time, pickups 9+ per year | $85 per 15 minutes |
| Refrigerated appliance | $40 each |
| Car tire | $5 each, $10 minimum |
| Semi-truck tire | $15 each |
Not accepted
- Rock, dirt, concrete, bricks and asphalt
- Household hazardous waste
- Containers or "bagsters" bought at retailers
Other options
Olathe Transfer Station, 1681 S Valley Rd, 913-971-5175, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Dumpster rentals are also available.
Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Olathe?
City of Olathe trash customers, residential and commercial.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Olathe?
Scheduled for your regular trash collection day. Pickups on another day cost extra. Sign in to your online utility billing account and choose Manage Services, or call customer service.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Olathe?
Residential: billed by loading time, $30 per 15 minutes for pickups 1 to 4 each year, $60 for 5 to 8, $85 for 9 and up. Refrigerated appliances $40 each. Car tires $5 each ($10 minimum).
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Olathe?
Yard waste over 20 cubic yards may cost extra. Limbs up to 15 ft long and 2 ft across.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Olathe?
Rock, dirt, concrete, bricks and asphalt, Household hazardous waste, Containers or "bagsters" bought at retailers.
Sources
Last verified: Dec 21, 2025. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste, City of Olathe (archived copy saved 2025-12-21; original https://www.olatheks.gov/government/utilities/trash-recycling-yard-waste/trash) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026