Greenwood County
FACTS

Recycling creates ten
times as many jobs as
land filling.

Glass never wears out!

On average, it takes
70% less energy to
recycle plastic than it
does to make it from
raw materials.

Each Kansan produces
an average of more
than ¾ ton of trash
each year.

How long does it take
for a styrofoam cup to
decompose? Forever

For more
information on
recycling facts visit:
http://www.ksewa
ste.org/
Starting a recycling program at
home is a great way to teach your
kids responsibility while helping
the environment.
RECYCLE PROGRAM
GW Co. Rd & Bridge
510 S JEFFERSON
EUREKA, KS 67045
Phone: 620.583.8111
Fax: 620.583.8113
E-mail gwrb at kitusa.com
Doing your part is
easier than you think.
Phone: 620.583.8111
Materials We Accept
Location of Trailers
Newspaper
Glass of any kind and color
Steel cans
VIRGIL: 1ST Tuesday each month
Magazines
Trash Dumpsters
Trash dumpsters are located at the
county shop for the Greenwood
county community members.
$10 minimum and will then be
charged by size of the load.
Computers, TV’s, small appliances
Municipal household trash: clothing
trash, etc.
Windshield glass (as long as
broken) can be put in the
dumpsters
Contents of burn barrels will be
accepted
Please stop by office before using
the dumpsters. Office staff will
decide the amount patron will be
charged.
HAMILTON: 1ST & 3RD Thursday
each month
HDPE#2 plastic, opague in color
like milk and vinegar jugs
HDPE#2 colored plastic like
laundry detergent bottles
PETE #1 plastic pop, water, and
most clear plastics
Mixed paper/office paper, junk
mail office waste, and any other
recyclable paper
Cardboard corrugated and pressed
(not cereal boxes etc.)
FALL RIVER: 2nd Tuesday each
month
SEVERY: 2nd & 4th Thursday each
month
EUREKA at Co. Shop: Every
Thursday & Friday
ALL LOCATIONS ARE OPEN
ON THEIR DESIGNATED DAYS
FROM 8:00AM-3:00PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT
Each of these materials has a bin
on the recycling trailer. Please help
Greenwood County save time and
tax dollars by placing them in the
correct bins.
ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT
THANK YOU
620.583.8111
GREENWOOD COUNTY