Ellis County Environmental Services
To help us manage waste properly and keep disposal costs down for everyone, we kindly ask that municipal waste and construction demolition waste be separated before arriving at the landfill. Mixed loads may need to be refused at the staffs discretion, we appreciate your cooperation in keeping materials sorted.
Municipal waste
Such waste includes, but is not limited to:
Household waste
Garbage
Yard waste
Paper
Fabric
Microwave ovens
PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)
Stuffed/ upholstered furniture
CRT TV's and computer monitors
Food waste
Carpet and pad
Foam
Plastic
Vinyl sliding
Cardboard
Empty plastic drums (one side must be open)
Mirrors
Construction and demolition waste
Such wastes include, but are not limited to
Other masonry materials
Soil
Wood
Wall covering
Drywall
Electrical Wiring
Showers
Roofing materials
Plaster
Plumbing fixtures (non-plastic, non-PVC "Polyvinyl chloride")
Electrical components (Non-hazardous)
Toilet
**Non-friable asbestos
Brayden Dreher
Environmental Services Assistant Director
Ellis County Environmental Office (785-628-9449)