July 18, 2023
The City of Lawrence’s Municipal Services & Operations Department (MSO) would like to thank residents for their assistance in properly preparing storm debris for pick-up. Bundling these limbs properly enables our solid waste crew to collect materials in a quick and efficient manner. Please remember to put your storm debris out for collection by July 28.
As a reminder, materials should be bundled together for pick-up based on the following guidelines:
- Bundles of limbs must be placed neatly by the curb.
- Bundles of debris and limbs must not exceed 5 feet in length and 18 inches in diameter.
- Bundles must not weigh more than 65 pounds.
- Bundles must be tied together with twine or string (no wire, duct tape, etc.).
- If placing debris in City of Lawrence yard waste containers, debris must not extend more than 12 inches above the top of the container.
The City of Lawrence Compost Facility will operate with extended hours this week for material drop-off. These events will be free to City of Lawrence residents, and proof of residency* will be required.
Friday, July 21st: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Open to: City of Lawrence residents only. Proof of residency* will be required. Vehicles with no valid proof of residency will be turned away.
Cost: Free – charges will be waived for this event.
Material Pick Up: NO material pick up will be allowed. This is a dropoff event only.
Saturday, July 22nd: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Open to: Everyone
Cost: City of Lawrence residents: Free – Proof of residency* required. Vehicles with no valid proof of residency will be charged the regular $10-20 fee.
Non-residents or businesses: The regular $10-20 fee applies.
Material Pick Up: Yes, but we recommended to visit the following Saturday during normal operating hours.
To participate in the Compost Facility drop-off, materials must be collected according to the following guidelines:
- Absolutely no plastic bags
- Brush must not be longer than 4 feet
- Brush must not be more than 8 inches in diameter
- Brush must be loose, no ties of any kind
Visit lawrenceks.org/swm/compost-facility to learn more.
*Valid proof of residency documents include:
- Valid Driver’s License or State ID with a City of Lawrence address. (Must be address within the City limits, not just with a Lawrence zip code.)
- Utility bill with a City of Lawrence address.
Contact: Michael Leos, Communication & Community Engagement Specialist, Municipal Services & Operations – mleos@lawrenceks.org