Wyandotte County, KS Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)

Under Sec. , unless the county administrator extends the window for weather or other conditions. Organic yard waste includes leaves, brush, dead wood, tree cuttings and weeds, plus storm-felled trees on residential or agricultural land; burning wire insulation, tires, treated wood, plastics, garbage or other dense-smoke materials is prohibited even during the burn window. Only one permit, good for a maximum of three days, is issued per property per burn month unless the fire prevention division chief finds more is needed for public health or safety.

org, and must state the applicant's name, address and phone number, the burning schedule, and the type, quantity and location of the waste. Storm-felled trees and other extraordinary organic yard waste, such as debris from severe weather, can be permitted outside the normal windows if the director determines it's necessary and in the public interest, subject to a 50-foot setback from buildings and property lines under the standard process, or a 15-foot setback for severe-weather-event permits issued under subsection (h)(2)i. The director or fire prevention chief can revoke any permit for cause or ban burning entirely if it endangers public health or safety.