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201 E 6th St
PO Box 426
Newton, KS
67114-2215

Phone: 316.284.6000
Fax: 316.284.6090

 

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Sanitation Home Page

Sanitation Division June 2, 2006

Sanitation Workers, June 2, 2006
WELCOME!!
Click on one of the links to the left for information about a particular service.

Download and print the DO'S AND DON'TS POSTER for the new re-cycling rules
In effect on March 1, 2006

BULKY ITEM PICKUP RATES INCLUDING TREE BRANCHES

RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
Information about residential refuse pick-up, containers, and household hazardous waste.

HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
Information and tips for reduction and disposal of hazardous waste.

RECYCLING PROGRAM
Everything you want to know about curbside recycling.

FREE LANDFILL COUPONS
Information about how to get a free load to the landfill.

HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE
When your trash will be picked up during the week of a holiday.

FAQ
Have a question?  Look here.

OTHER WAYS TO RECYCLE
Where to take your used stuff. (Oil, antifreeze, appliances, clothing, etc.)

RECYCLING FACTS
Interesting statistical info on recyclable--what they are made into, how the process work.

graficTree and brush removal has been added to Bulky Item Pickup.
To Contact the Sanitation Division Call 284-6070

Highlights of work performed in 2006

  • Collected 4,313 tons of municipal solid waste; a decrease of 10% over the previous year.
  • Collected 1,832 tons of residential recyclables; up 32% over last year.
  • Added mixed paper to the recycling stream and began co-mingling all paper beginning March 1. Ended the magazine/catalog/phonebook collection on the first pickup of the month.
  • The bulky item pickup service had 80 orders with revenues of $2,013.
  • The rolloff dumpster rental had 50 orders with revenues of $7,200. Rental activity has quadrupled in the last two years.
  • The “Free Landfill” program dispensed 3986 coupons with 2368 redeemed for a total expenditure of $28,379.
  • Provided sanitation services to community events including Taste of Newton, Chisholm Trail Festival and others.
  • Wrote 3,098 violations of the sanitation code, an average of 258 per month. This is a 20% increase over the previous year.
  • Began evaluating collection alternatives to improve service and economy.
  • Sent 251 help letters with info packets to non-compliant residents.
  • Forwarded 51 cases to the environmental control office for repeated violations of the sanitation code.
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