Olathe, KS Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Residential trash/yard waste
- Collected weekly, at curb
- Recycling frequency
- Biweekly (or set interval)
- Multi-family/commercial
- Picked up at container location
- Crews stay off
- Private property (except public areas)
- Code basis
- § 6.04.070(D)-(E)
Summary
Olathe collects residential trash and yard waste weekly and recyclables biweekly, all picked up curbside, while multi-family and commercial waste is picked up at the container instead.
(D) Points of Collection. (1) Residential. All solid waste, recyclables and yard waste shall be picked up at the curb. Overflow volume bags or boxes shall not weigh more than fifty (50) pounds... (E) Frequency of Collection. (1) Residential. Residential solid waste and yard waste shall be collected once a week. Recyclables shall be collected bi-weekly or other intervals as may be fixed by the City Manager pursuant to Section 6.04.115.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-39, passed July 21, 2026).
Full Breakdown
The City picks up residential solid waste, recyclables and yard waste at the curb, with trash and yard waste collected once a week and recyclables on a biweekly or other City Manager-set interval. Multi-family and commercial waste is instead picked up at the container's location, and City crews won't enter private property to collect except areas open to the public, like parking lots and private alleys. Commercial waste goes out at least once weekly, with more frequent pickup available on request or by City Manager determination.
Violations & Fines
General solid waste chapter penalty applies: a fine of $100 to $500 per offense, with each day a violation continues counted separately under Section 6.04.120.
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