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Free weekly large item pick-up (Shawnee County Solid Waste)

Topeka, KS bulk trash pickup

Shawnee County Solid Waste (trash service for Topeka addresses) · Some details are still being checked.

Who
Shawnee County Solid Waste customers; the City of Topeka's utility page says trash rates and services are set by Shawnee County.
How
Scheduled pickup. Shawnee County Solid Waste offers one large item pick-up per week free. Refuse is collected weekly; find your day on the county's Interactive Service Lookup map.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Call 785.233.4774

Cost
One large item pick-up per week is free. Metal items can be picked up by calling the county, with a minimum $65 fee.
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Sofa sleepers need the metal springs removed (call for a pickup of the springs).

Mattress

Accepted

Box springs and mattresses are listed as free large items.

Appliance

Extra fee

Metal items need a phone appointment and a fee of at least $65.

Fridge or freezer

Extra fee

Electronics

Not accepted

E-waste goes to the county Household Hazardous Waste facility, free except $40 for CRT TVs and monitors.

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Limited

Fifteen bags of leaves or grass under 45 lbs each.

Brush and branches

Limited

Limbs bundled, no longer than 4 feet and 18 inches across.

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

One large item pick-up per week; 15 bags of leaves or grass under 45 lbs each; bundled limbs or carpet no longer than 4 feet and 18 inches across.

Fees

ItemPrice
metal item pickupminimum $65

Not accepted

  • Tires
  • Dirt
  • Rock or concrete
  • Construction and demolition material
  • Paint cans with paint in them
  • Motor oil
  • Car batteries
  • Acids

Other options

Shawnee County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 131 NE 46th St, takes electronics (785 286-4381) and hazardous items.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Topeka?

Shawnee County Solid Waste customers; the City of Topeka's utility page says trash rates and services are set by Shawnee County.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Topeka?

Shawnee County Solid Waste offers one large item pick-up per week free. Refuse is collected weekly; find your day on the county's Interactive Service Lookup map.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Topeka?

One large item pick-up per week is free. Metal items can be picked up by calling the county, with a minimum $65 fee.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Topeka?

One large item pick-up per week; 15 bags of leaves or grass under 45 lbs each; bundled limbs or carpet no longer than 4 feet and 18 inches across.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Topeka?

Tires, Dirt, Rock or concrete, Construction and demolition material, Paint cans with paint in them, Motor oil, Car batteries, Acids.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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