Solid Waste Division

Introduction

The Solid Waste Division is comprised of three functional divisions: Residential Collection; Commercial Collection (which includes Maintenance Operations); and Waste Reduction and Recycling (WRR).

In 2007, the Solid Waste Division collected 72,7034 tons of solid waste for disposal, compared to 75,361 in 2006. An estimated 16,900 tons of material were collected by the Division to be recycled or composted compared to 15,174 tons in 2006. In 2006, Lawrence achieved a 34% recycling rate, which is likely the highest in the state and is higher than the national average for that year.

View Waste Reduction and Recycling website.

Resources and information

• Residential solid waste collection map (PDF)



• Douglas and Jefferson County Regional Solid Waste Management Plan (PDF)


• Plan update 2007(PDF)
• Plan update 2006(PDF)
• Plan update 2003(PDF)
• Plan update 2002(PDF)
• Plan update 2001(PDF)
• Plan update 2000(PDF)
• Solid Waste Report: Evaluation of solid waste diversion strategies (2004) or view in .pdf format (1003 KB)



• Container enclosure regulations